歴史・文化

This is an introduction to Mount Ontake climbing routes and Ontake Old Road trekking courses.You can enjoy the beautiful, unspoiled nature unique to Mount Ontake, as well as pilgrimage paths shaped by the mountain’s long tradition as a sacred peak.

People have been visiting Mount Ontake for worship since ancient times. Those who carry visitors’ luggage and serve as guides are called “Gōriki.”Today, we also work as mountain guides, tour conductors, and transporters of supplies.In other words, we are what you might call “porters.” You may find it easier to imagine our role as similar to that of the Sherpa people.