Osorezan in Aomori Prefecture, a mysterious place in Japan you won’t believe exist
number 10 Osoran Ayomorei Prefecture osorzan or Mount Fear is one of Japan’s most mysterious and sacred places located in Ayamorei Prefecture this volcanic mountain has long been considered a portal to the afterlife the area is home to Bodai Temple where Itaco or female mediums gather to communicate with the dead during special festivals the landscape is otherworldly with bubbling sulfur pits steaming vents and an eerie lake said to resemble the Sanzu noa Japan’s version of the river sticks pilgrims visit Osorizan to pay respects to lost loved ones leaving small offerings and prayers at the many stone statues that dot the area the combination of the temple’s rituals the stark volcanic scenery and the mountains long association with the afterlife
Osorezan in Aomori Prefecture, a mysterious place in Japan you won’t believe exist
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