Climbing a Sacred Mountain with Yamabushi, Japan’s Toughest Monks

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In today’s video, Shizuka goes on a spiritual journey up Mt. Haguro, dressed head to toe in a white uniform. These clothes are the traditional uniform of a Yamabushi, an order of ascetic monks in Yamagata prefecture. Led by a yamabushi guide, Shizuka climbs over 2000 steps to ascend this sacred mountain.

On the top of the mountain, Shizuka is rewarded with a shojin ryori feast! Shojin ryori is traditional vegetarian Buddhist food, and the ingredients used are all from the surrounding mountain area. The beautiful scenery and traditional training are a great way to experience a day in the life of a yamabushi.

FEATURED FOODS
Gassan dake - bamboo shoots
Ankake goma dofu - sesame tofu with sauce
Maru nasu no dengaku - miso glazed eggplant
Gyoja ninniku - wild garlic
Buna kanoka - mountain mushroom

LOCATION
Mt. Haguro, Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture

TIMELINE
0:00 Intro
1:00 Meeting our Yamanushi Guide
3:45 Power Spots
6:19 Top of the Mountain
7:45 Saikan
7:59 Buddhist Cuisine
12:09 Outro
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