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Mt Kaikoma and Mountain Worship

Yamanashi · Hokuto · Art & Crafts

Japanese name: 甲斐駒ヶ岳と山岳信仰の造形

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Mt Kaikoma and Mountain Worship
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WHAT TO DOMt Kaikoma and Mountain Worship

A white granite peak worshipped as a body of the god, its climbing path punctuated by stone shrines.

WHEREYamanashi

Kuninaka · Hokuto

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A white granite peak worshipped as a body of the god, its climbing path punctuated by stone shrines.

About this place

Mount Kaikoma (甲斐駒ヶ岳, Kaikoma-ga-take) is a mountain of the Akaishi Mountains, located on the border of Hokuto in Yamanashi Prefecture, and Ina in Nagano Prefecture, in the Chūbu region of Japan.

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Founded / opened:Edo period Highlights / collection:Stone shrine at the summit, Stone monuments along the climbing path Genre:Sculpture, Outdoor art and land art

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