Key Points

- River barrier of the underworld

- Must be crossed by one of three points: a bridge, a ford, or a stretch of deep, snake-infested waters. 

- Severity of sins while alive determines which path one must take.

Brief Bio 

The Sanzu River, also known as the "River of Three Crossings," is a mythical river in Japanese Buddhist tradition that serves as a boundary between the living and the dead. It is similar to the River Styx in Greek mythology and the Yellow Springs in Chinese tradition. The Sanzu River is believed to be located near Mount Osore, one of Japan's three most sacred sites.