Shusshakaji Okunoin (Inner Sanctuary)

Hidden upon Shashinga Peak, this inner sanctuary represents the ultimate training ground for those who seek enlightenment through complete self-surrender. This sacred place echoes with the ancient story of Shakyamuni casting himself from a cliff in pursuit of the Way. Rigorous practice continues here even now. This fox spirit perceives how the very air is saturated with the desperate determination of practitioners who come to sever all attachments. The Buddha's path, both fierce and gentle, crystallizes within these sacred precincts.