Yama-cho is a regionally significant pilgrimage site of the
Way in
Hokutani. It is part of the lordship of
Kamuishi.
Geography
Yama-cho is a site featuring carved cliff faces symbolizing the syncretic nature of the Way, with depictions of Ascan and Elven gods.
History
Legends tell of a group of ascetics who were trapped in Yama-chou in the mountains and besieged by
Prijkan raiders. The monks eventually self-immolated rather than be starved out.
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