Monday, November 2, 2020

Climbing The Mountain Again

I went up long stone steps and walked a path under big trees. It had been a year since I climbed last autumn.
This is the first stage of long steps. Big cedars cover them. The air is cool.

After finishing the first stage, a red building welcomes visitors.
Then the second tough stage. I enjoyed the blue sky and the warm sunshine. It took 20 minutes for me to finish the both stages.

This is the main building of Ohirasan Jinja shrine. I think the stone steps were set up about 100 years ago. Before that, it must have been terribly hard to climb long and steep slopes waring straw sandals.
A mountain ridge path connects the mountain of this shrine and the next mountain.
This is the view from the next mountain called the Shining Stone Mt.. The white U shape in the lower part is a paraglider took off from the site near the path. Its flying altitude is around 1200 feet. It takes one hour from the shrine.








 

23 comments:

  1. Very interesting hike.did you go into the shrine?I googled it and it said it was aplace for one ,two or many Kami

    Many steps up tp the place but it was worth it

    Have a beautiful monday and a new week coming:))

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  2. Hello rtc, A long, meditative climb with sublime vistas at the top is just what the frazzled citizens of the U.S. need at this moment!
    --Jim

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  3. What a view! My legs would be sore from climbing all those stairs.

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  4. Lots of steps to climb but looks very pretty. I wouldn't be doing that one. Especially now. Have a good week.

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  5. Thanks so much for commenting on my blog. I wish you had the follow by email option because I would follow you. Those steps seem endless but how beautiful it is there. Best to you and have a marvelous week! :)

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  6. Dearest RTC,
    Glad you once more managed to climb those almost sacred, stone steps.
    Such a shrine has a very special meaning over quite a time span. So many people came here to pray and to contemplate about life.
    Being really elevated to such a height of course made people reflect on the real meaning of life.
    Great photos and explanation, as always.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  7. Thanks for visiting me! I LOVE the photos. That's a lot of stairs to climb!

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  8. Oh my -- the higher you go, the more beautiful it gets. Well worth the climb! And thanks for stopping by to visit!

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  9. That is sure long sets of stairs, but oh, what wonderful views at the top.

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  10. That last photo is a beautiful one. Wow, these stone steps are about 100 years old! That must have been an accomplishment to get to the top of the steps. And I'm sure the warm sunshine on your face felt very nice.

    I hope you have happy and healthy November days.

    ~Sheri

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  11. I think that climbing steep slope with no steps might have made it seem a very worthwhile pilgrimage, do you agree?

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  12. Very beautiful place. Lots of stairs to climb but it's good exercise.
    Have a wonderful day!

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  13. What a beautiful place. Those steps look like quite a workout.

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  14. I'm afraid I couldn't go up so fast as you could, rtc.
    I love these shrine and mountains especially the last photo is beautiful.

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  15. Oh my, the view in your last photograph is wonderful.

    All the best Jan

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  16. So many stairs is a big climb, but the landscapes are incredible.
    Thank you for this beautiful and colorful virtual tour and for your wonderful photos.
    Have a nice week
    Greetings

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  17. It's always nice to visit your beautiful country virtually!
    I admire all your fantastic photos!
    Stay safe dear friend !

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  18. That is a lot of steps!
    The view in your last photograph is wonderful.

    All the best Jan

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  19. Grata por esta partilha tão especial... estes belíssimos caminhos, que nos transportam para o coração da natureza... e nos deixam mais perto de nós mesmos!
    Adorei as imagens que nos revelam cenários de grande beleza... natural espiritual!
    Um grande abraço! Feliz semana!
    Ana

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