Seasoning the Seasons · SEASON 11

The Tateyama Mountains: An Alpine Pilgrimage

Episode 2 · 2022-05-02

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Episode overview

The Tateyama Mountain Range in eastern Toyama Prefecture is comprised of many mountains rising more than 2,500 meters high. The treacherous peaks are home to Tateyama Shinko, a unique system of local religious beliefs. It is said that climbing the mountains is like a journey around heaven and hell. Welcome to the Tateyama Mountains, home to a close-knit community and alpine scenery dotted with sacred places.

28 minutes

Season 11 episodes

1. Choshi: A Railway Trip to a Seaside Town2022-02-14 2. The Tateyama Mountains: An Alpine Pilgrimage2022-05-02 3. A Track of Dreams: Tokyo's Arakawa Line2022-07-04 4. The Stories Behind Japan's Bridges2022-09-12 5. Kisoji: Highroad Among Mountains2022-10-31