Schedule

08:30 – Gathering at Mt. Yudono's parking lot (Yudonosan Senninzawa)

• Spot the pilgrim lodge called Yudonosan Sanrojo for your orientation

• Explanation of the Dewa Sanzan spiritual path and Mt. Yudono’s significance

• Clothing change into white ritual garments for the waterfall training

09:00 – Walk to the Waterfall Site (Ontaki 御滝)

• Guided walk through the paved road to the entrance to the river for sawagake お沢駆け (river crossing)

• Pray to the sacred steles on the way

• Arrival at the secluded waterfall purification site

10:20 – Waterfall Purification Ritual 

• Ritual incantations and preparation

• Individual entry under the waterfall (optional but encouraged)

11:00 – Going to the Yudonosan-jinja shrine 

• Dry yourself with your priorly prepared towels

• Climb up the ladders to gather at the Yudonosan-jinja shrine

• Prayer at the shrine

• Take the Yudonosan-Hongu Sanpai Shuttle Bus

12:30 – Arrive at Yudonosan Sanrojo

• Lunch at Yudonosan-Sanrojo

14:00 – Chinkongyo Ritual 鎮魂行

• Your yamabushi priest explains you the purpose of "appeasing your soul down" after completing the training

• Explanations of the different gestures and incantations

15:00 – End of the experience

• Changing into personal clothes

• Closing thoughts and blessings from the guide

 What to Bring

• Swimsuit or underlayer (worn under ritual robe)

• Towel

• Extra change of clothes

• Respectful attitude and open heart

Notes

• This program requires prior reservation and may be adjusted based on weather and water conditions.

• Not recommended for children or individuals with certain medical conditions.

• Experienced Yamabushi guides or shrine staff lead all activities to ensure safety and authenticity.

For more details, please contact the experience provider Shoko Travel