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Stone Steps which Ogres Built

The 999 stone steps of the Goshado, which according to legend were built by ogres, are one source of the Oga no Namahage legends. The road from the stone steps goes from Mt. Honzan to Mt. Shinzan, ending up at Mt. Shinzan Shrine. The 11km road was used in the past by Buddhist monks in their ascetic training. These days it is a popular hiking route.

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