Journeys in Japan
Season 10 Episode 23 - Mt. Hakusan: Sacred Peak of Natural Beauty
Rising above the highlands of central Japan, Mt. Hakusan (2,702 meters) is considered of the most sacred peaks in the country. Since ancient times, it has been venerated as the home of the Shinto deities and a paradise of the Buddha. To this day, there is a shrine at the foot of the mountain dedicated to the worship of Mt. Hakusan, with its inner sanctum on the actual summit. The trails to the peak follow ancient pilgrimage routes, which have been carefully maintained since ancient times. Close to the top, there are wild meadows filled with alpine plants that decorate the slopes with their colorful blooms in early summer. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, Australian photographer Peter Skov delves into the sacred traditions, climbs to the summit, explores the wild nature on the mountaintop, and discovers its natural splendor.
Episodes in Season 10
Kamioka: Pedaling Ahead to the Past
28 min
Chugei, Kochi: Exploring the Yuzu Road
28 min
Nichinan: A Port City Reviving
28 min
Tottori: Crab Lover's Paradise
28 min
Nagahama: Heading North Along Lake Biwa
28 min
Iheya: Peaceful Winter Getaway
28 min
Kikuchi: Slow Food, Slow Travel
28 min
Okinawa: Architecture of History and Tradition
28 min
Iojima: A Volcanic Island with a Passion for Rhythm
28 min
Gliding Hokkaido's Powder
28 min
Minami-Uonuma: Weaving New Snow Country Tales
28 min
Oku-Echizen: Abundance and Tranquility
28 min
Road Tripping Around Miyazaki
28 min
Tateyama: Wondrous Underwater Encounters
28 min
Iga: Keeping the Ninja Tradition Alive
28 min
Hieizan: Mother Mountain of Eternal Prayer
28 min
Uchiko: Epic Kite Battle
28 min
Yamaguchi: Landscapes and Their Stories
28 min
Nishi-Izu, Hidden Gem
28 min
Shizuoka: Wonderland of Green Tea
28 min
Hachimantai: Timeless Landscape, Healing Water
28 min
Tonami: The Winds of Change
28 min
Mt. Hakusan: Sacred Peak of Natural Beauty
28 min
Sawara: Festival Floats Keeping Ties Alive
28 min
Steel City Muroran and Its Hidden Charms
28 min
Izumo: The Heart of the Japanese Spirit
28 min
Iwate: Blazing a Trail to the Future
28 min
Rausu: Coexistence with Nature's Bounty
28 min
Kagawa: Stepping into the Past
28 min
Nakanojo: The Force of Art and Nature
28 min
Yamanashi: Escaping the Heat by the Katsura River
28 min
Kishiwada Danjiri Festival: Thrills and Local Pride
28 min
New Wind Blowing in Iwamizawa
28 min
Ise: Pilgrimage to the Heart of Japan
28 min
Nanyo: From Wheels to Wings
28 min
Osaka: The Architecture of a Vibrant Metropolis
28 min
Climbing Fun on Sacred Mt. Myogi
28 min
