Sacred Mountains
This mountain is Japan's highest peak and a pilgrimage site.
Mount Fuji
This peninsula is home to Japan's oldest pilgrimage routes.
Kii Peninsula
Many Shinto shrines are located in these natural environments.
Forests
This religious practice involves traveling to sacred places for spiritual growth. (Today's vocabulary)
Pilgrimage
Japan's relationship with nature is connected to this part of its culture.
Spirituality
Along with Mount Fuji, these two peaks are part of Japan's Three Holy Mountains.
Mount Hakusan and Mount Tateyama
This forest at the base of Mount Fuji is also called the Sea of Trees. (Answer in Japanese)
Aokigahara
This sacred Shinto shrine on the Kii Peninsula is known for its grand waterfall. (Answer in Japanese)
Kumano Nachi Taisha
Pilgrimages let people leave behind these daily interruptions. (From today's vocabulary list)
Distractions
Mountains and forests in Japan are considered more than just natural landmarks-they are symbols of this.
Pilgrims believe climbing Mount Fuji brings these two benefits.
Clarity and spiritual cleansing
Pilgrims walk through pathways lined with these towering trees. (Answer is the name of a tree.)
Cedar trees
The sacred groves surrounding shrines are called this in Japanese.
Jinja no mori
Walking pilgrimage paths connects these three things in a person.
Body, mind and spirit
This word describes the awe-inspiring beauty of nature that leaves people speechless. (From today's vocabulary list-first letter 's')
Sanctity
This religion, along with Buddhism, is closely connected to Japan's sacred mountains.
Shinto
The forests are believed to be the dwelling places of these Shinto spirits. (Answer in Japanese)
Kami
The idea of nature as sacred ensures conservation is both an ecological and ____________ concern.
Spiritual
Hundreds of years
In Japan, conservation of sacred places ensures protection for future _________________ .
Generations
At the base or bottom of sacred mountains, traditional festivals are held to honor these.
Spirits
The mysterious forest of Aokigahara is sometimes described as this. (From today's vocabulary list NOT the name Sea of Trees)
otherworldly or shrouded in mystery
Protecting forests around shrines allows them to remain as sanctuaries for these two groups.
humans and wildlife (animals)
Pilgrimages are described as having this life-changing quality. (Also, from today's vocabulary list)
Transformative
This Japanese religion encourages and helps people to live in harmony with nature and is part of Japanese traditions.
Shinto