Shugendo is one of the ancient Japanese religions. The main purpose of Shugendo is to give others the awareness and learning gained through the five senses in nature. You can experience footsteps of the Shugendo practice through this activity. A real monk will be a main guide and keep walking in total 12 kilometers (8 kilometers for short version).

This activity starts at the Hidakamura Tourist Information Center and walk through Kusaka River Overflow Pond where is a huge area of wetland. At the Gokokuji temple where the monk belongs to, you will take a rest and see the Buddha statues. After the break, you start climbing at Mt. Otaki where mountain monks used to practice. The monk guide will give you some words of the Buddha and Shugendo on the way. You may listen sounds of conch musical instrument playing by the monk. Please enjoy Japanese style Vegan lunch box at the top of the mountain. Why don't you really think about yourself through the trekking?

You will walk back to starting point, Hidakamura Tourist Information Center.​