【リアルジブリ】天空の城ラピュタ！石鎚山！(35分版！)

😀 This time, we bring you an absolutely special adventure from our trip to Shikoku on May 4th, 2026, to Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest peak in Western Japan and a sacred place in the sky where gods reside! This isn't just a video of a scenic mountain climb! It has a deep, hidden history as a place longed for by pilgrims, where even Kukai (Kobo Daishi) risked his life to train. Furthermore! We'll provide a super-deep, high-energy explanation of the surprising commonalities between Mt. Ishizuchi and the hidden messages in the Ghibli films "Spirited Away" and "Castle in the Sky"! There's plenty of information you won't hear anywhere else, such as the deep connection between Studio Ghibli's art director, Kazuo Oga, and Mt. Ishizuchi, and the link between the Shugendo philosophy of "sympathetic death and rebirth" and the theme of "Spirited Away"! And! Enjoy a super-difficult quiz while watching the video! The Ghibli & Mt. Ishizuchi Quiz is packed with 13 questions in total, split between the first and second halves! Ghibli and history buffs, please feel free to answer them in the comments section! The information is so abundant that the 35 minutes will fly by! After watching this video, you'll definitely want to visit Mt. Ishizuchi! Don't miss a single moment until the very end! Before you shout "Balus!", please watch until the end! 🎞️【Highlights of this video】 The retro Showa-era "Setouchi Bus" and Anpanman station sign are sure to warm your heart! The spectacular views from the ropeway and lift! The sight of Laputa, the castle in the sky, rising from the sea of ​​clouds! The footsteps of the founder En no Ozuno and Kukai's training. A deep dive into the sacred sites of Shugendo! The symbolic death and rebirth in "Spirited Away" and Dogo Onsen, the model for the "Bathhouse." A famous quote from Sheeta in "Castle in the Sky" and the teachings of Shugendo's coexistence with nature. A power spot where wishes come true! The legend of "fulfillment" at Ishizuchi Shrine's Jojusha. Fueling up with Shiraishi Ryokan's famous curry udon and Ishizuchi Mountain crackers! All 13 questions! Challenge yourself with a Ghibli & Ishizuchi Mountain quiz! The spirit of the pilgrimage: "Two traveling together." A summary of a journey where you feel the unseen. [How to answer the quiz] Please write your answers to the quiz questions in the comments section! "If you get all the answers right, you're already a full-fledged Shugendo practitioner! (lol)" We look forward to your answers! 🤲[Request] If this video resonated with you even a little, please give it a thumbs up! And please subscribe to the channel! Turn on notifications (bell icon) so you don't miss the next in-depth travelogue! Your support is the greatest energy for my next journey! Thank you so much for watching until the end! Let's travel together again in the next video! Bye-bye!! 🕰️3. Chapters (Timestamps) 00:00 Opening! Starting from the retro Showa-era Iyo-Saijo Station 00:32 Ishizuchi Mountain Ropeway Station! A world of Showa-era nostalgia 01:22 [Super In-Depth Explanation] The fascinating history of Ishizuchi Mountain and the symbolic death and rebirth of 'Spirited Away' 09:06 Arrival at Joju Station! Impressed by the colorful ropeway and the cool air 09:21 A sacred place of syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism! Visiting Okumaegami Temple 10:00 Lift approaching the sky! The sea of ​​clouds from 'Castle in the Sky' and Muska's warning 16:26 A power spot where wishes come true! Ishizuchi Shrine Jojusha and its famous curry udon 18:56 [Ghibli Summary] Director Hayao Miyazaki's message and Shugendo's respect for nature 25:43 The descending ropeway! "Two companions" - a journey to feel the spirit of the pilgrimage and the unseen 34:08 Ending. The end of the journey and a feeling of being reborn! #️⃣4. Hashtags #IshizuchiMountain #Ghibli #RealGhibli #SpiritedAway #CastleInTheSky #PrincessMononoke #OgaKazuo #ShikokuTrip #EhimeTourism #MountainClimbing #SeaOfClouds #CastleInTheSky #History #InDepth #Quiz #Pilgrimage #Kukai #Shugendo #ShowaRetro #YouTubeJapan #Vlog #CompleteCollector'sEdition