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Nature and History

Mt. Mitoku, at 889.7 m in height, is renowned for its pristine natural forests and long history of mountain worship. Sanbutsuji Temple, at the base of the mountain, was founded in 706 as a hall for mountain ascetics. Even today, worshippers still climb Mt. Mitoku’s steep rock faces and pray at the temple to purify their six Buddhist senses (sight, smell, hearing, taste, touch, and mind).

The temple’s Mountain Sanctuary, called the Nageiredo, was constructed over 1,000 years ago, and is designated a National Treasure. This small wooden temple, surrounded by native broad-leaved forests, clings almost magically to the sheer rocky cliff. Domon Ken (1909–1990), an accomplished photographer famous for his portrayals of temples, praised the Nageiredo as the finest architecture in the country. The name Nageiredo means something like “Throw In Hall.” According to local legend, the hall was built by En no Gyoja (634–701), the founder of Japanese mountain asceticism. According to legend, En no Gyoja built a hall at the base of the mountain, and then through his spiritual powers made it very small with his power and hurled it at the cliff. When the hall struck the rock, it became the Nageiredo as we know it today.

Due to their sacred status, the forests of Mt. Mitoku have not been logged, and thus remain in a pristine natural state. A wide variety of birds, such as the golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), the Oriental dollarbird (Eurystomus orientalis), and the ruddy kingfisher (Halcyon coromanda), are encountered along the mountain paths.

Activities

Visitors to Sanbutsuji Temple can experience firsthand traditional Buddhist practices such as zazen meditation and sutra copying. The trail from the main temple to the Nageiredo Hall is precarious in some sections, and sturdy hiking boots are advised. This access path requires an entrance fee and is closed in winter. A variety of other walking trails are found in the area, including the Misasa Onsen Course, the Oshika Valley Course, and the Tawara Highlands Course. Hikers can relax at the nearby Misasa Onsen hot springs, which along with Mt. Mitoku has been designated a Japan Heritage site. The mineral waters here have some of the world’s highest concentrations of radon, a weak radioactive substance thought to improve the body’s immune system.

自然與歷史

高899.7公尺的三德山，以原始的森林景觀及悠久的山岳信仰而名聞遐邇。山腳下是一座為修行者而建的寺廟——三佛寺，於706年創建。時至今日，仍有參拜者為了六根（眼、耳、鼻、舌、身、意）清淨，不惜攀登陡峻的懸崖，涉險前來參拜。

取「投入堂」之名的內殿，建於1000多年前，被指定為「國寶」。這座小巧的木造寺院彷彿被施了魔法一般，神奇地攀附在崖壁上，周圍遍布著原始闊葉林。以拍攝寺院而聞名的攝影家「土門拳」（1909-1990），稱讚投入堂是日本國內最美的建築物。「投入堂」意為「投擲而入」。據當地傳說，投入堂由修驗道的鼻祖役行者（634-701）所建。役行者在山麓建造佛堂後，施展神力將其縮小，並拋向懸崖，佛堂撞擊岩壁，從而造就了如今的投入堂。

由於備受崇信，三德山周圍的大自然未遭採伐，至今仍保留著原始的自然景貌。身處三德山，能夠觀察到各種各樣的鳥類，如金雕、三寶鳥、赤翡翠等。

戶外活動推薦

您可在三佛寺體驗坐禪、抄經等傳統佛教修行。從正殿到投入堂的道路險峻難行，建議您穿登山靴前往。登山需入山費，冬季則會封山。該地區還開闢了三朝溫泉路線、小鹿溪路線、俵原高原路線等各種徒步登山路線。附近的三朝溫泉為登山者提供了放鬆休憩的絕佳環境。三朝溫泉與三德山均被指定為「日本遺產」。這裡的礦物質泉水含有微弱放射性物質「氡」，據說可提高人體免疫力。此處泉水的氡濃度號稱世界最高，令當地居民引以為傲。

自然与历史

三德山高899.7米，以原始的森林景观及悠久的山岳信仰而闻名天下。山脚下是一座为修行者而建的寺庙——三佛寺，创建于706年。时至今日，仍有参拜者为了六根（眼、耳、鼻、舌、身、意）清净，不惜攀登陡峻的悬崖，涉险前来参拜。

取“投入堂”之名的内殿，建于1000多年前，被指定为“国宝”。这座小巧的木造寺院仿佛被施了魔法般，神奇地攀附于崖壁上，周围遍布着原始阔叶林。以拍摄寺院而闻名的摄影家“土门拳”（1909-1990），称赞投入堂是日本国内最美的建筑物。“投入堂”意为“投掷而入”。据当地传说，投入堂由修验道的鼻祖役行者（634-701）所建。役行者在山麓建造佛堂后，施展神力将其缩小，并抛向悬崖，佛堂撞击岩壁，从而形成了今日之投入堂。

由于备受崇信，三德山周围的大自然未遭采伐，至今仍保留着原始的自然景貌。身处三德山，能够观察到各种各样的鸟类，如金雕、三宝鸟、赤翡翠等。

精彩户外活动

在三佛寺，可体验坐禅、抄经等传统佛教修行。从正殿到投入堂的道路较为险峻，建议您穿登山靴前往。登山需入山费，冬季则会闭山。该地区还开设了三朝温泉路线、小鹿溪路线、俵原高原路线等各种徒步登山路线。附近的三朝温泉为登山者提供了可放松休息的绝佳环境。三朝温泉与三德山均被指定为“日本遗产”。这里的矿物质泉水含有微弱放射性物质“氡”，据说有提高人体免疫力之效。此处泉水的氡浓度号称世界最高，令当地居民引以为傲。