Inunakisan Shipporyu-ji Temple

Experience the Path of Shugendo at Inunakisan

A Transformative Training in the Refreshing Embrace of Nature

At “Inunakisan Shipporyu-ji”, visitors can experience the One-Day Shugendo Training, an immersive journey into the world of ascetic mountain practice.

Under the guidance of experienced Shugendo practitioners, participants engage in the Kaihōgyō pilgrimage, visiting sacred sites and ascetic training grounds. The experience culminates in the Takigyō waterfall meditation, where individuals purify their mind and body beneath the cascading waters.

Unlike Ōmine-san, which traditionally prohibits women, Inunakiyama is known as “Nyonin Ōmine”, welcoming both men and women to train. This unique opportunity allows participants to refresh their spirit and reconnect with themselves in the serene natural surroundings.