Question

Mount Fuji, the Japanese mountain that features in Hokusai's famous print The Great Wave off Shore at Kanagawa, is sacred to followers of ________.

a) Shintoism
b) Buddhism
c) Confucianism
d) Taoism

Answer 1

Mount Fuji, the Japanese mountain that features in Hokusai's famous print The Great Wave off Shore at Kanagawa, is sacred to followers of Shintoism (a).

Step-by-step explanation:

Shintoism is an indigenous religion of Japan that focuses on the reverence of natural elements and spirits. Mount Fuji, known as Fujisan in Japanese, holds a significant place in Shinto beliefs and practices. It is considered a sacred mountain and has been worshipped for centuries. In Shintoism, mountains are regarded as dwelling places for deities or kami, and Mount Fuji is believed to be the abode of a powerful kami. Many Shinto rituals and ceremonies are held at the base or on the slopes of Mount Fuji, especially during the annual pilgrimage known as the Fuji-sankei or Fuji Pilgrimage.

Answer 2

Mount Fuji is sacred to the followers of Shintoism, the traditional religion of Japan which is focused on the kami spirits inherently present in nature. Option a.

Step-by-step explanation:

Mount Fuji, depicted in Hokusai's print The Great Wave off Shore at Kanagawa, is sacred to followers of Shintoism. Shintoism, the traditional religion of Japan, recognizes spirits known as kami in various elements of nature.

Shinto shrines in Japan, sometimes found in locations with strong connections to the kami like mountains, forests, waterfalls, and other sacred places, are marked by torii gates.

The backdrop of the majestic Mount Fuji in this and other works within the 36 Views of Mount Fuji series draws a connection between the art and the religious significance of the mountain in Shinto belief.

So Option a.