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Accessible from May to October, Yudono-san (1504m) is the spiritual culmination of the Dewa Sanzan trek. Coming from Gas-san it's a short walk from the stream bed at the end of the descent to Yudono-san-jinja.
To finish the pilgrimage, it's a mere 10-minute hike down the mountain to the trailhead at Yudono-san Sanr¨sho (œ«µîɽ²Î»\Ëù), marked by a torii and adjacent to the Sennin-zawa (ÏÉÈË›g) bus stop.
11.83 MILES
The 2446 stone steps through ancient cedars to Haguro-san's summit (419m) have been smoothed by centuries of pilgrims. The climb, taking up to two hours,¡
2.53 MILES
Accessible from July to September, Gas-san (1984m) is the highest of Dewa Sanzan's sacred mountains. From Hachig¨me (°ËºÏÄ¿; eighth station) the route passes¡
28.56 MILES
The 'Temple of Standing Stones', more commonly known as Yamadera, rests atop a rock-hewn staircase weathered over the centuries by unrelenting elements¡
21.27 MILES
The world's largest jellyfish tank ¨C containing 30 to 40 species at any one time ¨C was given a spark by a Nobel Prize¨Cwinning scientist who discovered a¡
0.75 MILES
Beyond the giant red torii of this shrine, ancient tradition (and stern-faced priests) forbids disclosure of what you witness. It's forbidden to¡
20.42 MILES
Seven kilometres west of Tsuruoka is this Zen Buddhist temple, complete with five-tier pagoda and large gateway. It dates from the 10th century, when it¡
28.88 MILES
In the 19th century there were dozens of fiery kilns lining the Hazukashi-gawa, turning out beautiful bluish-grey mottled pottery pieces known as nashi¡
16.22 MILES
Founded in 1950 by the former Lord Sh¨nai in order to preserve local culture, this museum features Sakai-family artefacts, two Meiji-era buildings, a¡
0.75 MILES
Beyond the giant red torii of this shrine, ancient tradition (and stern-faced priests) forbids disclosure of what you witness. It's forbidden to¡
2.53 MILES
Accessible from July to September, Gas-san (1984m) is the highest of Dewa Sanzan's sacred mountains. From Hachig¨me (°ËºÏÄ¿; eighth station) the route passes¡
2.57 MILES
At the peak of Gas-san is the deeply spiritual Shint¨ shrine of Gassan-jinja. Before entering you must be 'purifed': bow to receive the priest's¡
11.83 MILES
The 2446 stone steps through ancient cedars to Haguro-san's summit (419m) have been smoothed by centuries of pilgrims. The climb, taking up to two hours,¡
16.22 MILES
Founded in 1950 by the former Lord Sh¨nai in order to preserve local culture, this museum features Sakai-family artefacts, two Meiji-era buildings, a¡
20.42 MILES
Seven kilometres west of Tsuruoka is this Zen Buddhist temple, complete with five-tier pagoda and large gateway. It dates from the 10th century, when it¡
21.27 MILES
The world's largest jellyfish tank ¨C containing 30 to 40 species at any one time ¨C was given a spark by a Nobel Prize¨Cwinning scientist who discovered a¡
8. Historical Abumiya Residence
27.69 MILES
Opposite the city hall, this private home once belonged to a wealthy shipping agent. With a beautiful garden and a fascinating variety of room divisions¡