Drove up all the way to Mt. Osore which is famous for being gateway for deceased (one of the sacred places in Japan) and the location for the famous Bodaiji Temple. The mountain is still an active volcano and you can smell and see sulphur around it.
According to Japan-guide website, "Osorezan is known as entrance to afterlife, because it features geographical elements similar to descriptions of Buddhist hell and paradise, including eight surrounding peaks and a river, Sanzu no Kawa, which has to be crossed by all dead souls on their way to afterlife and is often compared to the River Styx of ancient Greek mythology".
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| the 2 demons before the bridge to determine the deceased karma |
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| Sanzu no Kawa (we don't dare to cross haha!) |
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| super clear water but deadly, sulphur smell was very strong. No sign of life |
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| entrance to the temple |
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| the windmill each written with name of the deceased and placed by the visitors |
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| all grey and barren |
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