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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Kuki Shrine(Air Shrine)

Genso no Mori
- Mogami Area

Gassan Shrine
- Shonai Area

Maruiikesama Pond
- Shonai Area

Tarumi Ruins
- Murayama Area

Kinoene Daikokuten Honzan Hoju-ji Temple
- Okitama Area

Wakamatsu-ji Temple
- Murayama 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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Risshaku-ji Temple
- Murayama Area
Risshaku-ji Temple is popularly known as Yamadera (Mountain Temple). The rocky mountain …
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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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Sekiyama Waterfall
- Murayama Area
Sekiyama Waterfall is a 15-metre wide waterfall dropping 10 metres over a unique rocky s…
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Shirabu Falls

Daishoji Temple
- Okitama Area

Yudonosan Shrine
- Shonai Area
Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan and Mount Yudono, known as the Three Mountains of Dewa, have …
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Kaikoji Temple
- Shonai Area

Nangakuji Temple
- Shonai Area

Jizogura
- Mogami Area

Sennindo - Sotokawa Shrine
- Mogami Area

Big Zelkova of Higashine
- Murayama Area
