The holy place of Shaman King [Osorezan, Aomori Prefecture] (Pilgrimage to the Holy Land of Anime, Tohoku Region)

Seiyu Journal is proud to introduce to you some of the places in Japan that have been the setting for popular anime, by prefecture.

Seiyu Journal introduces you to the Osorezan Mountains in Aomori Prefecture, which the author, who loves to travel, has also visited!
Osorezan, which also appeared in Shaman King, why don’t you immerse yourself in the world of the Shaman King’s works?

Osorezan’s appearance in Shaman King

In the “Shaman King” anime “Osorezan Le Voile,” Osorezan in Aomori Prefecture appears as an important stage.
Osorezan is known as one of the three most sacred places in Japan and is depicted in the film as a sacred place with strong spiritual power. This is how it is depicted in the work.

1. Anna’s training: Anna Osorezan, the fiancée of the main character, Leaf, is depicted as having undergone rigorous training at Osorezan as a child.
2. Encounter with Ip: Ip and Anna’s first encounter is at Mount Osorezan, where their fateful relationship begins.
3. Strengthening of psychic abilities: There are scenes in which the characters strengthen their own psychic abilities by harnessing the spiritual power of Mount Osorezan.
4. Important confrontation: An important turning point in the story takes place at Mount Osorezan, where a confrontation scene takes place.

Special “Osorezan Le Voile” video from the “SHAMAN KING” TV anime.
https://youtu.be/nULbBUi3rYI?feature=shared
Megumi Hayashibara Megumi, who plays Anna Osoreyama, sings “Osoreyama Le Voile”!
Please check this video as well!
By the way, Anna Osorezan’s character name is KYOYAMA ANNA, but the name of the sacred mountain is OSOREZAN.

Description of Mount Osorezan

In the film, the unique atmosphere and scenery of Osorezan are described in detail.
The lake with the smell of sulfur and the mystical atmosphere unique to the sacred site are described, leaving a strong impression on readers and viewers.

Relation to the real-life Osorezan

The actual Osorezan is also a sacred site visited by many fans due to the influence of Shaman King. It has become one of the most popular spots for pilgrims to the sacred site, as they can actually experience the scenery and atmosphere that appear in the film.
The Osorezan episode in Shaman King plays an important role in the development of the story and the growth of the characters, and is depicted as an impressive setting throughout the work.

Osorezan, a sacred place like the Sanzu River, the entrance to Hades

I had imagined a horrifying place like hell because of the name “Osorezan,” but when I arrived there, I found it to be a very sacred place with an open sky and a large lake, which gave me an image of heaven.
However, the most impressive thing was the smell of sulfur. If you don’t like sulfur and it affects your health, you should be careful.
I don’t think the smell can be conveyed in a cartoon, so if you are okay with it, please go there and experience it for yourself.
The lake that spreads out, Lake Uzoriyama, is highly acidic, so do not enter by mistake!
It was also impressive to see a stream, yellowed by sulfur, flowing into the lake.
It was also surprising to see coins (money) blackened and hardened on the rocky shore due to the acidity of the sulfur that spews out from the lake.
The colorful windmills spinning in the wind are also mysterious, and I highly recommend that you visit the site!

Access to Mount Osorezan

Mt. Osorezan is a sacred mountain located in Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture, and is known as one of the three most sacred places in Japan.
The mountain was founded in 862 and is famous for its unique landscape symbolizing hell and paradise!
There is no train service, so it is recommended to go there by car or bus.
Please note that the area is inaccessible due to deep snow depending on the season!
Location: Tanabe Uzoriyama, Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture, 035-0021
Transportation: 45 minutes by bus from Shimokita Station (Shimokita Kotsu “Osorezan” bound for Osorezan)
Open: May – October
*The mountain is closed due to winter road closures, and cannot be climbed from November to April.
*Please search and refer to the latest information on transportation.

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We hope this information will be helpful for your pilgrimage to the Holy Land! This is the information about Osorezan, the holy place of the Shaman King in Aomori Prefecture.

(Reference) Citations:

1. https://bitsend.jp/shaman-osore-mountain/
2. https://magmix.jp/post/43418
3. https://tamapongift.com/article/2023/04/aomori-anime.html
4. https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/恐山ル・voir
5. https://shamanking-project.com/shamanking/character/anna-kyoyama
6. https://www.famitsu.com/news/202112/31246591.html
7. https://shamanking-project.com