The starting point of the Rokujurigoe Kaido that is said to have been where Kobo Daishi started his journey towards Mt. Yudono.

Once a site dedicated to the Ten Buddhist Kings who judge souls in the afterlife.

A natural hot spring near Dainichibo Temple

A harsh pass to be crossed between Oami and Tamugimata hamlets

One of Japan's 100 most beautiful waterfalls

Kobo Daishi is said to have rested at this former teahouse site

Once the site of a pilgrim teahouse

Viewpoint on Mt. Yudono. Women used to be forbidden further this point.

A dangerous passage near Mt. Yudono

Mt. Yudono's valley: you made it!

A harsh pass that needs to be crossed to reach Shizu Onsen

Emblematic pond in Shizu Onsen

A autocar camping site beloved by local families

Once a Buddhist temple called "Dainichiji", it hosts a statue of Dochi-shonin.

Part of the way to Mt. Gassan

In 17th century, was a Buddhist temple built to soothe the angry soul of a defeated warrior.

Natural spring. Drinkable water. Fill your bottle here if needed.

A former police station

A scenic viewpoint that inspired ancient paintings of the route

One of the two major trailheads in Tamugimata

Natural spring with decapitated Buddhist statues

The "small beech tree tunnel"

Once the site of samurai wars

A giant prayer stele dedicated to Mt. Yudono

Mt. Yudono's "shrine", which is not a building. Photos forbidden.

A beautiful view on Nishikawa town.

A charming small hot spring village

Protector gods for pilgrims

One of the four main temples that administrated Mt. Yudono before 1869.

Viewpoint from Mt. Gassan

The most famous "oiwakeishi" crossroads alongside the Rokujurigoe Kaido.

The temple that hosts Tetsumonkai-shonin's sokushinbutsu.

Sokushinbutsu temple and Mt. Yudono Guardian temple since 807

A peaceful hamlet that used to be a pilgrim hosting town.

Once the site of a pilgrim teahouse

The "Thousand-handed beech tree"

The "big beech tree tunnel"

It is said the remains of beheaded warriors remain somewhere near here

Once the site of a pilgrim teahouse

This beautiful turquoise pond hides a secret spot nearby...

The slope for "spiritual rigor"

Major route for sankin kotai

Stele that recounts the origin of a marsh deity long venerated in the Onuma area

The pride of Nishikawa Town

The "robe-changing post", used by yamabushi pilgrims

The temple that hosts Mt. Yudono's first sokushinbutsu mummy: Honmyokai-shonin.

Pilgrims once removed their sacred oshime onto this cherry tree, marking the end of their Mt. Yudono journey.

A legendary tree said to host the soul of a deceased Prince

The thatch-roofed residence of a wealthy merchant family.

Merchants and samurai used to make their horses rest here

Kobo Daishi is said to have performed fire prayers here

A harsh pass that needs to be crossed to reach Mt. Yudono

Once the site of a pilgrim teahouse

The "slope of repentance", so steep you'll want to repent yourself

Another pond near Shizu Onsen

Once the site of a major Buddhist temple dedicated to Acala

A memorial stone stele

Once the site of a pilgrim teahouse

Part of the way to Mt. Gassan

Formerly called "Nichigatsuji temple", it used to be a major Buddhist temple affiliated to Mt. Yudono's faith.