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
Mt. Haguro
- Shonai Area
Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan and Mount Yudono, known as the Three Mountains of Dewa, have …
moreKuki Shrine(Air Shrine)
Yudonosan Shrine
- Shonai Area
Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan and Mount Yudono, known as the Three Mountains of Dewa, have …
moreMaruiikesama Pond
- Shonai Area
Sennindo - Sotokawa Shrine
- Mogami Area
Tamasudare Falls
- Shonai Area
Legend has it that the renowned priest Kobo Daishi discovered and named Tamasudare (bead…
moreGassan Shrine
- Shonai Area
Genso no Mori
- Mogami Area
Tarumizu Ruins / Mine no Ura
- Murayama Area
Tall Cedar Tree in Kosugi
- Mogami Area
Uesugi Jinja Shrine
- Okitama Area
Uesugi Jinja Shrine was built on the grounds of the former Yonezawa Castle to enshrine K…
moreKaikoji Temple
- Shonai Area
Jizogura
- Mogami Area
Yamadera / Risshaku-ji Temple
- Murayama Area
Risshaku-ji Temple is popularly known as Yamadera (Mountain Temple). The rocky mountain …
moreKuguri Fall
- Okitama Area
Big Zelkova of Higashine
- Murayama Area
Kinoene Daikokuten Honzan Hoju-ji Temple
- Okitama Area
Wakamatsu-ji Temple
- 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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