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Mount Takao: Hachioji, Japan |
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by Mukesh Williams |
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It is surprising that over countless centuries Takaosan or Mount Takao in Hachioji has remained well preserved in its pristine simplicity. The place is heavily wooded with Japanese oaks, cedars, cypresses and katsura trees. It is also rich in wild life, with an exclusive monkey trail. Located about 15 minutes from Hachioji, the Takao Mountain rises to a height of 600 meters affording an excellent view of Tokyo city, Mount Fuji and other mountain chains such as Tanzawa, Chichibu and Nikko. It is possible to drive from Hachioji to Takao Mountain or take the JR Chuo line to Takao Station. The area has been one of the big centers of Shinto Buddhism for the last one thousand years. Here there are temples where mountain gods or tengu are worshipped to acquire good fortune round the year. It is possible to see statues of long nosed or crow-beaked tengu outside many temples such as the Yakuoin Temple at the summit or other smaller temples at the base. During the autumn season, especially towards the end of November/early December, many people go to see the autumn foliage or koyo and have lunch under the trees. Stone Lantern, Takao Mountain An old mountainside stone lantern against Here you may feel the stilling of history,
The last song
The approaching night swallows
Carpe diem,
Choose a path,
In the shadow of trees
Reflected in the mirror
In the mottled shadows
Though the leaves and the river
If you watch
Suddenly at the end of the street
When the last fruit
The restaurant guardians
A flying squirrel
A temple road
Guardian deities
In the shadow of autumn leaves
A water fountain |
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30-Jan-2008 | ||
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