(Horagai (Conch)) of Dewa-Sanzan (Three Dewa Mountains)

TSURUOKA, UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
Tsuruoka, Japan

An ascetic in Shugen-do called “Yamabushi” blows this Horagai (Conch) instead of a doorbell to signal their arrival during training, or as a talisman to avoid beasts and drive away evil from the training venue. A loud noise sounds - "Bubao".

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Title: (Horagai (Conch)) of Dewa-Sanzan (Three Dewa Mountains)

TSURUOKA, UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy

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