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Dewa Sanzan

さかおり (Sakaori) / CC BY-SA 4.0

Dewa Sanzan

出羽三山

Yamagata · Tohoku

Dewa Sanzan consists of three sacred mountains: Haguro, Gassan, and Yudono. These mountains are known for their spiritual significance and beautiful hiking trails, attracting pilgrims and nature lovers alike.

Why we picked it

Many travelers focus on more famous destinations in Japan, overlooking this serene spiritual retreat.

Best season
Spring · Autumn
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.6· 3,376 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free to walk the Haguro-san approach and its 2,446 stone steps (参道の拝観料は無料) and to visit the summit Sanjin-Gosaiden. Separate charges: Yudonosan Shrine Honguu purification fee (御祓料) ¥500/person and Gassan Shrine Honguu お祓い料 ¥500/person (both required to enter, seasonal — Yudonosan roughly Jun 1–Nov 3); Yudonosan shuttle bus ¥200 one-way / ¥300 return; Haguro-san toll road (羽黒山有料道路, optional — only if driving to the summit) ¥600 standard car, ¥400 small commercial, ¥200 motorcycle.
Website
dewasanzan.jp

Today

Open 24 hours

Admission

  • Free to walk the Haguro-san approach and its 2,446 stone steps (参道の拝観料は無料) and to visit the summit Sanjin-Gosaiden. Separate charges: Yudonosan Shrine Honguu purification fee (御祓料) ¥500/person and Gassan Shrine Honguu お祓い料 ¥500/person (both required to enter, seasonal — Yudonosan roughly Jun 1–Nov 3); Yudonosan shuttle bus ¥200 one-way / ¥300 return; Haguro-san toll road (羽黒山有料道路, optional — only if driving to the summit) ¥600 standard car, ¥400 small commercial, ¥200 motorcycle.

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

From Sendai Station · ~2h 31m by car

Tags

spiritualhikingnature

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