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The mountains of Yamakita offer a panoramic view of the Odawara cityscape and Sagami Bay in the distance. Surrounded by nature, the Tomei Expressway runs below, allowing visitors to objectively observe human activities. It's a truly fitting scattering spot for the deceased's final resting place. The gentle southeast-facing slope allows for a gentle breeze, excellent sunlight, and no dampness. The natural surroundings make you want to relax and even camp. Because it's a largely unpopulated area, the atmosphere is quiet and tranquil at all times. While this is a highly recommended scattering spot, access can be a bit challenging. While it's possible to drive to the site, you'll need to travel along a narrow, winding mountain road. Experienced drivers will have no problems. The problem is access by train. Walking from the nearest station requires a 40-minute hike. If you select the "Scattering with Attendance" plan, we will meet you at Yamakita Station on the JR Gotemba Line if you are traveling by train, and a private vehicle will transport you to the site. If you are traveling by car, please note that the distance is approximately 9.4 km/19 minutes from the Oi-Matsuda Interchange on the Tomei Expressway. With the "Scattering with Attendance" plan, you can visit the grave at a later date, but please consider accessibility before making your decision. Due to the risk of forest fires leading to serious accidents, open flames are strictly prohibited on-site. Therefore, incense and cigarettes are prohibited. Also, please note that artificial plastic containers and garbage that do not decompose naturally are not permitted. We also offer a "Individual Scattering Plan" at this scattering site. We will handle the funeral services on your behalf, ensuring your deceased is laid to rest in a beautiful location.

"Forest scattering" is a natural burial where the remains are returned to nature. It is similar to "tree burial," which involves burial at the base of a tree, but is slightly different. While "tree burial" involves digging a hole in the ground and burying the remains in an urn, "forest scattering" involves grinding the remains into a fine powder beforehand and scattering them in the mountains. The remains are not buried underground, but rather scattered over the ground like the "Grandpa Who Made Flowers Bloom." In the wild, grass grows and bare ground is rarely found, so the white remains are not left in one place. The powdered remains gradually return to the soil as they are exposed to wind and rain. Furthermore, while in a typical "tree burial," the remains are exhumed and interred after a certain number of years, in the case of "forest scattering," the remains cannot be manually retrieved, so they rest there forever. Japan has a long tradition of "mountain worship," which views the entire mountain as a sacred object. "Forest scattering," which allows one to become one with nature, is an ancient Japanese method of transportation, and even includes poems about scattering ashes in the Manyoshu. Scattering ashes can cause anxiety for bereaved families, as the deceased's remains disappear, leaving them with nothing to pray to. However, with "forest scattering," one can imagine the deceased as having become one with the mountain and become a god. If one feels lonely, one can pray to the mountain or enter the mountains to reconnect with their feelings. While the mountain where the ashes are scattered is not considered a "grave" under Japanese law, it can be thought of as a "grave" as we know it. Thinking of it as a larger-scale "grave" may alleviate anxiety. This is where the scattering differs from "ocean scattering," where the ashes are carried away by ocean currents. While "forest scattering" has attracted much attention, every piece of land in Japan is owned by a landowner, and scattering ashes on someone else's land is prohibited. Furthermore, scattering ashes on land owned by the national or local government, or within public facilities, is prohibited. Even if you contact the local government to obtain permission, permission will usually not be granted. This does not apply to the "forest scattering land" provided by our company, as all of the land is owned by our company or group companies.

The SANKOTSUYAMA scattering plan is conducted during the daytime. You can become one with nature in the dappled sunlight of the forest. Because it is a natural mountain, there are many obstacles underfoot that pose a risk of injury, so scattering ceremonies are not held at night. The SANKOTSUYAMA scattering plan includes the FOREST SCATTERING CELEMONY ATTEND PLAN, where a funeral ceremony is held on-site with the bereaved family present; the INDIVISUAL FOREST SCATTERING AGENCY PLAN, where a private ceremony is held without the bereaved family present and the scattering proceedings are reviewed later via photographs; and the most affordable COLLECTIVE FOREST SCATTERING AGENCY PLAN, where you entrust the funeral to us and we handle all the burials. With these plans, we first store the remains in the urn and then pulverize them into powder. Then, we proceed with the scattering (scattering of ashes) step by step. The following three plans are "natural burials with perpetual memorial services," and there are no additional costs, such as management fees, in addition to the scattering of ashes. We offer funeral methods that do not burden the bereaved family, regardless of religion or sect. You can choose a natural burial scattering plan from the following plans depending on your situation. The content of the scattering ceremony on the day will vary depending on the plan, so please check the details. Click on the image to view more details.

At SANKOTSUYAMA, we offer discounts for additional scattering of ashes for family members, pets, and ancestors. In addition to scattering the ashes of the deceased, you can also scatter the ashes of other family members, such as ancestors and pets, at the same location. If other family members pass away later, you can scatter their ashes in the same location at a discounted price. We also offer scattering of non-human pets, including dogs, cats, and all other living creatures. We also offer discounts for old remains of ancestors discovered during grave closings. Our Additional Discount Plan strives to offer the lowest prices. We offer a discount on the listed price for the second and subsequent bodies. If you choose theINDIVISUAL SCATTERING AGENCY PLAN or the SCATTERING CELEMONY ATTEND PLAN, you will receive a discount from the listed price. Discounts do not apply to the COLLECTIVE SCATTERING AGENCY PLAN.

SANKOTSUYAMA's "natural burial" service focuses on natural scattering in the Shonan area, known as the "holy land of ashes scattering." However, you can also choose the scattering location more precisely. For "forest scattering," we offer scattering in a number of forests in Yokohama, Yokosuka, Miura, Kamakura, Zushi, Hayama, Oiso, Odawara, Hakone, Yamakita, and Sagamihara. If you specify, we can scatter the ashes in your chosen forest. All land is owned by our company, so it can be used for generations to come. Our "FOREST SCATTERING PLAN" include three types: "COLLECTIVE FOREST SCATTERING AGENCY PLAN", "INDIVISUAL FOREST SCATTERING AGENCY PLAN" and "FOREST SCATTERING CELEMONY ATTEND PLAN". The affordable "COLLECTIVE FOREST SCATTERING AGENCY PLAN" is a simple plan that simply involves sending the ashes via Yu-Pack. The "INDIVISUAL FOREST SCATTERING AGENCY PLAN" allows you to leave the funeral arrangements to us, allowing you to choose your preferred scattering location. With the "FOREST SCATTERING CELEMONY ATTEND PLAN" , you will be able to attend the local scattering ceremony. However, even after scattering, you can visit the site at any time, 365 days a year, allowing you to use the site just like a regular grave. Unlike ocean scattering, forest scattering allows for true "return to the earth." All "Forest Scattering" plans are natural burials with perpetual memorial services. Unlike typical "tree burials," the remains are not transferred to a communal grave after a certain period of time. There are no subsequent costs, such as management fees, so you can rest assured. Regarding the specific scattering location, please note that we do not provide detailed information on our website that could identify the location due to concerns about negative publicity. Furthermore, with the "OCEAN SCATTERING PLAN" , we scatter ashes in Tokyo Bay from the Miura Peninsula and Sagami Bay from the Shonan area. We offer three "OCEAN SCATTERING PLAN", "COLLECTIVE OCEAN SCATTERING AGENCY PLAN", "INDIVISUAL OCEAN SCATTERING AGENCY PLAN" and "OCEAN SCATTERING CELEMONY ATTEND PLAN" . The unique feature of the "Ocean Scattering" ceremony at SANKOTSUYAMAn is that it is only held at night, after sunset. Unlike the daytime sea, the "Ocean Scattering" takes place in the dark, creating a mystical atmosphere. In any case, since this is the final resting place of the deceased, we believe that a quiet environment where they can rest in peace is desirable. If you have a preference for the scattering location, please let us know.

For inquiries or questions about natural burial scattering at Scattered Bone Mountain, please contact us by phone, email, or visit us for a free in-person consultation. We will provide detailed explanations about scattering ashes, which is still uncommon. We welcome any questions or concerns you may have until you are satisfied. Please feel free to discuss any details, such as closing the grave or making pre-planning reservations. If you feel you can avoid the hassle of visiting our office, please feel free to ask us questions via email. If you are in a hurry, please submit your scattering request directly. The data you submit through the application form will not be used for any other purpose, so please feel free to provide your information. Please note that submitting the application form is a provisional request; your formal request will be finalized once payment has been confirmed. We will also ask for the name of the deceased, so please submit your request using the dedicated scattering request email form.