What to See & Do
Spiritual journeys
In Yamagata, there are many "power spots" imbued with the power of nature, including waterfalls, giant trees, and more, in addition to shrines! Visit these spiritual spots and infuse yourself with power.
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Gassan Shrine
- Shonai Area
Mt. Haguro
- Shonai Area
Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan and Mount Yudono, known as the Three Mountains of Dewa, have …
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Kumano Taisha Shrine
- Okitama Area
Kuguri Fall
- Okitama Area
Uesugi Jinja Shrine
- Okitama Area
Uesugi Jinja Shrine was built on the grounds of the former Yonezawa Castle to enshrine K…
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Genso no Mori
- Mogami Area
Tall Cedar Tree in Kosugi
- Mogami Area
Tamasudare Falls
- Shonai Area
Legend has it that the renowned priest Kobo Daishi discovered and named Tamasudare (bead…
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Kuki Shrine(Air Shrine)
Daishoji Temple
- Okitama Area
Wakamatsu-ji Temple
- Murayama Area
Maruiikesama Pond
- Shonai Area
Big Zelkova of Higashine
- Murayama Area
Sekiyama Waterfall
- Murayama Area
Sekiyama Waterfall is a 15-metre wide waterfall dropping 10 metres over a unique rocky s…
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Tarumizu Ruins ／ Mine no Ura
- Murayama Area
Yamadera ／ Risshaku-ji Temple
- Murayama Area
Risshaku-ji Temple is popularly known as Yamadera (Mountain Temple). The rocky mountain …
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Kaikoji Temple
- Shonai Area
Yudonosan Shrine
- Shonai Area
Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan and Mount Yudono, known as the Three Mountains of Dewa, have …
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Sennindo - Sotokawa Shrine
- Mogami Area
Jizogura
- Mogami Area
