Coexistence with nature was way of Japanese life in old times and found deities in natural beings-big trees,rocks and mountains for example. We especially awed grandiose mountains,because they were inaccessible in old times and and therefore people imaged a magical power. We can say that our mountain worship is based on a kind of animism.
Mpuntain worship is still popular in Japan. Symbol of mountain worship is Mt.Fuji and some people climb Mt.Fuji as part of mountain worship besides climbing as a hobby.
Nageiredo under attached photo was built in the steep cliff about 900 years ago which is located in Tottori prefecture and still awe-inspiring.
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