Seasoning the Seasons S2022E2: The Tateyama Mountains: An Alpine Pilgrimage
- Aired: 2022-05-02
- Time: 01:30:00
- Runtime: 30 minutes
Overview
The Tateyama Mountain Range in eastern Toyama Prefecture is comprised of many mountains rising more than 2,500 meters high. The treacherous peaks are home to Tateyama Shinko, a unique system of local religious beliefs. It is said that climbing the mountains is like a journey around heaven and hell. Welcome to the Tateyama Mountains, home to a close-knit community and alpine scenery dotted with sacred places.