Sailing down the coast of Shimane approaching Gotsu one can see what looks like a miniature version of Mount Fuji. The proper name of this mountain ( hill in English) is Mount Murokami, but everyone kniws it as Asari Fujisan. On top is a small temple that can only be reached by foot, so recently I went for a walk to revisit it.
On the lower slopes passed this abandoned roadside shrine to Ebisu. Its been a long time since anyone left any offerings here.
Further up are several Jizo statues on the pilgrim path to the mountaintop. According to the story on the signboard, a long time a guy a boat was heading down the coast from Izumo to Hashi and stopped in near here. On board was a young girl who an old childless couple convinced to stay with them. At some later point the girl left and started to walk back towrds Izumo and the old couple chased after her. At this spot the old woman died. The old man died on top of the mountain at the site of the temple.
Asari Fujisan is only 246 meters high, but has 360 degree views around and along the coast. The coastal villages seen here are Gotsu, Kakushi, Tsunozu, Ninomiya, and Waki.
Right below is the village of Watazu.
The Gonokawa River close to where it meets the sea.
The village of Asari with its wind generators, looking up the coast towards Izumo.
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wow, this post makes me almost homesick for shimane. i haven't been there for a couple of years, and haven't lived there in nearly six!
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