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Date：2020/01/31

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History

Kūkai visited here to carry out ascetic training; however, according to legend, a large serpent set fire to the entire mountain (shō san, fire mountain). While chanting Pure Word (Shingon) mantras, Kūkai climbed the mountain under the protection of Kokuzō Bosatsu and confined the dragon in a cave. This cave, which remains today, can be found on the way to the Inner Sanctuary. [Provided by Shikoku Japan 88 Route Guide]

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Route Information

Number of Routes: 3 routes (after the first section).
The first section (3.4 km): From Shosanji (#12) to Nabeiwa village there is only one route.
The second section: 3 options. From Nabeiwa to Hirono there are two choices, Tamaga Pass (Option A) and Kamiyama Onsen Route (Option B)
Option A, via Tamaga Pass (17.4 km) is a beautiful mountain walk. It climbs quickly to Tamaga Pass, then gradually descends into the valley. It’s called 天空の遍路道, Heavenly Road in the Sky.  This is the most beautiful and shortest way to get from #12 to #13, but there are few places to stay. 
Option B via Kamiyama town (21.7 km) follows the main road through Kamiyama Town.  It passes several restaurants and inns, Kamiyama Onsen, and the only regular campground in the area.
Option C (20.1 km) passes the ruins of a castle. It also goes through Kamiyama Town and passes inns and the onsen, but then it takes a different way to get to Dainichiji.  It passes the ruins of Ichinomiya Castle. 
Distance: Option A 20.8 km. Option B 25.1 km. Option C 23.5 km.
Elevation change: -681

From Shosanji (#12) to Nabeiwa via Joshin-an is 3.4 km.

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Route A (Tamaga pass route)

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Route B (Kamiyama Onsen route)

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