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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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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Gassan Shrine
- Shonai Area

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)

Mt. Haguro
- Shonai Area
Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan and Mount Yudono, known as the Three Mountains of Dewa, have …
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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
