Title Sunrise ceremony on the peak

  • Ishikawa
Topic(s):
Nature/Ecology Activities Annual Events
Medium/Media of Use:
Pamphlet
Text Length:
≤250 Words
FY Prepared:
2019
Associated Tourism Board:
Hakusan City tourism League

白山山頂のご来光の儀式


日本三霊山のひとつである白山が神聖な儀式の場所であることは驚きに値しません。中でも特に見応えのある儀式に臨場するため、登山者たちは夜明け前に起き出して、標高2,702メートルの御前峰の山頂で日の出を迎えます。


天気の良い日には、日の出の一時間前に室堂の神社から太鼓の音が聞こえます。神主は高い木の下駄で険しい道を進み、頂上まで登ります。山頂に到着すると、神主は岩の上で日の出に向かい、集まった登山者たちに「万歳!」の唱和を促して、新たな日の到来を歓迎するとともに世界の平和と登山者の安全を祈願します。この霊峰の力を体感しつつ一日を始めるご来光の儀式は、記憶に残る体験です。


Sunrise ceremony on the peak


As Mt. Hakusan is one of the most sacred peaks in Japan, it is no surprise that the mountain is the site of sacred rites. One particularly dramatic ritual leads many climbers to wake before dawn to catch the sunrise at the top of Gozengamine (2,702 m).


On days when the weather is cooperative, a drum will sound from the shrine at Murodo one hour before sunrise. A Shinto priest will then hike up to the summit, navigating the steep path in high wooden geta clogs. At the peak, he will climb up onto the rocks and lead those who have gathered in shouting banzai! as they face toward the sunrise, to welcome the birth of a new day and pray for world peace and safety on the trails. This is a memorable way to start the day and experience the power of this sacred peak.


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