大座法師池
The pond is located at a lower slope of Iizuna Volcano. Legend has it that the pond is a footstep of a mythical giant called Taizahôshi or Daidarabocchi. It is the same god in a Ghibli movie titled "Princess Mononoke" as "Nightwalker."

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戸隠高原のニリンソウ
It is a typical alpine plant in Japan.

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戸隠奥社杉並木の参道
Please note the size of trees by comparing the people in the photo.

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戸隠奥社の狛犬
Although it is called "dog," it looks more like lion as placed at the entrance gate of Hindu and Buddhist temples in Nepal.

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Rock has been a target of worship in Japan.

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