Yamaguchi Sansa dance

Ishigamiyama

This mountain, which is counted as one of the Three Mountains of Tono along with Mt. Hayachine and Mt. Rokkaku Ushiyama, has been climbed since ancient times as a mountain of faith and training. (Altitude: 1,038m) A mountain where you can enjoy 305 species of plants in 75 families, including gentian and trumpet. Pass through the wooden torii gate, follow the farm road in the forest, and climb through the larch forest to reach the cedar plantation. When you see the scree on your left, you'll see a chain-locked area, and the Okumiya is located on a ledge-like area with a steep rocky area in the background, offering a wonderful view. Above the inner shrine, there are two chains of about 20 meters in height, which are difficult for beginners and require caution even for advanced climbers. From the summit, you can see Mt. Hayachine and Mt. Rokkakuushi, and the Tono Basin spreads out below those peaks.

Ukotori-sama

This small shrine is often visited by couples as it is said to be the god of love. It is said that if you can tie the red cloth sold at the unmanned shop in the shrine grounds to a tree using just your left hand, you will be blessed with the fulfillment of your unrequited love.

Hayachine Shrine

Hayachine Shrine, where the divine spirits of the Tono Sanzan are enshrined, is said to have its origins on June 18, 806, when Fugenbo Ichinomiya was built on the summit of the mountain to enshrine the divine spirits. Currently, the vast precincts are thickly covered with old giant cedar and cypress trees, giving the place an atmosphere of forestry. An annual festival is held on the 18th of July, and the festival is famous for the mikoshi washing process, in which the mikoshi is carried to the nearby Takigawa River and washed while being sprinkled with river water.