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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Risshaku-ji Temple
- Murayama Area
Risshaku-ji Temple is popularly known as Yamadera (Mountain Temple). The rocky mountain …
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Sennindo - Sotokawa Shrine
- Mogami Area
Shirabu Falls
- Okitama Area
Daishoji Temple
- Okitama Area
Gassan Shrine
- Shonai Area
Maruiikesama Pond
- Shonai Area
Genso no Mori
- Mogami Area
Tall Cedar Tree in Kosugi
- Mogami Area
Wakamatsu-ji Temple
- Murayama Area
Kumano Taisha Shrine
- Okitama 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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Yudonosan Shrine
- Shonai Area
Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan and Mount Yudono, known as the Three Mountains of Dewa, have …
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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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Tamasudare Falls
- Shonai Area
Legend has it that the renowned priest Kobo Daishi discovered and named Tamasudare (bead…
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Mt. Haguro
- Shonai Area
Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan and Mount Yudono, known as the Three Mountains of Dewa, have …
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