Tsuruoka Yamabushi Ascetic Training Experience

Dewa Sanzan is a sacred site of Shugendo with a history spanning over 1400 years, and yamabushi ascetic training continues to be practiced there today. In a yamabushi training experience program designed for general participants, you can engage in one night and two days of ascetic practices—including waterfall immersion training, fasting, and homa rituals—while dressed in white robes. Surrounded by the pristine nature of Mount Gassan and Mount Yudonosan, you can hone your five senses and achieve profound spiritual experiences unavailable in everyday life. With an increasing number of international participants, this has become a notable form of spiritual tourism showcasing Japan's traditional approaches to mindfulness.