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Daisen

Sacred Mountain

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The tallest peak in the San’in area at 1,729 meters, Mt. Daisen in western Tottori Prefecture rewards visitors with the scenic beauty of the Chugoku mountain range as well as sweeping views of the Sea of Japan from its summit and along its trails. Together with the Oki Islands it is a central feature of Daisen-Oki National Park, drawing hikers and other nature lovers with waterfalls, hot springs, old-growth beech forests, and cycling, rafting, and kayaking adventures in addition to winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. The mountain is also known for its long history as a center of faith. Sanctuaries affiliated with Daisenji Temple, founded in 718, and Ogamiyama Shrine, whose origins are still older, can be visited in a leisurely two-hour loop starting from the Daisen Museum of Nature and History.

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    Snowshoe through a winter wonderland on Mt. Daisen

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    Make unforgettable memories beneath a star-filled sky

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    Rejuvenate your spirit with a walk through Mt. Daisen’s beech forest

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    Cycle on an electric assisted bicycle on Mt. Daisen

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    Take a short stroll that is big on experience

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    Hike to the top of Mt. Daisen while learning trivia about the area

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    Find your inner balance through Zen meditation

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    Try Buddhist vegetarian dishes made with bountiful ingredients found on Mt. Daisen

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    A temple guesthouse located in the heart of Mt. Daisen

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    Stay in a luxury apartment in Mt. Daisen

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    Relax as a private chef prepares you an elegant, local meal with stunning views

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    Enjoy the bounties of Mt. Daisen’s wild game (gibier)

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    Stay in a mountain village and experience the local lifestyle

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    Taste wild game & smoked foods at a cozy cafe

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    Gather with locals & learn about satoyama village lifestyle

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    Visit Mt. Daisen’s historic Shugendo temple

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    Feel refreshed at a notable mountain shrine

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    Brighten your day with year-round flower gardens

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    Rejuvenate your spirit at a 1000-year-old shrine

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    Taste a unique style of unfiltered sake on a brewery tour

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    Cycle down Mt. Daisen, from forest to sea

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    Take in a surrealist perspective of the Tottori landscape

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    Stay at a cozy family-owned inn with seasonal meals

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    Glimpse Japan’s past from a photographer’s historical home

Travel Report

We were lucky to arrive at the peak of the autumn leaves season and see the spectacular Daisenji Temple and Ogamiyama Shrine melting into the flashy colors of the autumn foliage. If you have more time, I suggest you hike around this mountain as it features one of the most picturesque trails in Tottori.

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