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Osorezan Bodaiji Temple

One of the three most sacred places in Japan,
a training site of Tendai sect.

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Osorezan Bodaiji Temple
Desolate rocky area, smell of sulphur, sound of rotating windmills. Osorezan (Mt. Osore) Bodai Temple is said to be a place where the souls of the dead gathers, and famous for traditional channelers, Itako. Osorezan Festival is held annually from July 20 – 24, and the area is full of visitors. The channeling by Itako is performed during this period. There are four public hot spring baths in the precinct, boasting the efficacy of healing rheumatism, gastrointestinal disorders, and cuts. As the temple is built in a snowy area, the mountain is open only between May 1 and October 31.

    Address

    3-2, Usoriyama, Tanabu, Mutsu-shi, Aomori

    Access from major landmarks

    Aomori Station - Osorezan Bodai Temple From Aomori Station to Noheji Station
    Fifty minutes (via Aoimori railway)
    From Noheji Station to Shimokita Station
    Fifty-six minutes (via JR Ominato Line)
    From Shimokita Station to Osorezan
    Forty minutes (via Shimokita traffic bus)

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