Mount Azusa

is a sacred mountain famous to many spiritual practictioners. A spirit is guarding the said mountain and this is the location where the sacred longbow is kept. In order to save Kikyō from getting serious miasma injury, Inuyasha and his companions decided to follow her instructions to reach the destination and obtained the mystical longbow. According to Kikyo, whoever wishes to obtain the sacred bow of the mountain will be tested by the Spirit Guardian itself. In Kagome's place, the facial appearance of the guardian was transformed into Kikyo as it mirrors Kagome's heart.