Kanmuri Iwa (Crown Rock)

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Mt. Mitoku Sanbutsu ji Temple
Misasa-cho, Touhaku District, Japan

This large rock is on the south side of Mt. Mitoku and it is called Kanmuri Iwa (Crown Rock). It was an important place to visit for Shugendo practitioners as a god was believed to reside there. Remains of rituals performed nearby are still visible to this day.

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Title: Kanmuri Iwa (Crown Rock)
Creator: Unknown
Date: Unknown
Type: Nature

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