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Dewa Sanzan Shrine

4.5

81 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamagata Pref. Tsuruokashi Haguromachitouge 7

This shrine is located at the peak of Mt. Haguro in Haguro-machi, Tsuruoka City. The three Dewa Sanzan Shrines, Gassan-jinja Shrine, Ideha-jinja Shrine, Yudonosan-jinja Shrine, each have a different god enshrined. However, because passage to Gassan and Yudonosan is not possible in the winter, the Ideha-jinja Shrine has erected the Sanjin-gosai Hall to represent all three in one space. The existing shrine was erected in 1818 and is designated as an Important Cultural Property.

出羽三山は、祖霊の鎮まる“精霊のお山”、人々の生業を司る「山の神」「田の神」「海の神」の宿る“神々の峰”にして、五穀豊穣、大漁満足、人民息災、万民快楽、等々を祈願する“聖地”であった。加えて「羽黒派古修験道」の“根本道場”として、「凝死体験・蘇り」をはたす山でもある。すなわち、羽黒山では現世利益を、月山で死後の体験をして、湯殿山で新しい生命をいただいて生まれ変わる、という類いまれな「三関三...
Uesugi-jinja Shrine

4.0

13 Reviews

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Yamagata Pref. Yonezawashi Marunouchi 1-4-13

A Shinto shrine located in Marunouchi, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to Uesugi Kenshin, a famous commander during the Warring States period and ancestor of the future lord of Yonezawa Domain. The shrine was built on the site of Yonezawa Castle in 1876 and designated an Imperial Shrine of Special Status in 1902. The shrine was destroyed in the Great Yonezawa Fire in 1919; the current buildings were reconstructed in 1923, and visitors can view the beautiful Japanese architecture of the shrine’s main shrine and front shrine. Treasures passed down in the Uesugi clan are kept in the shrine’s Keishoden hall, and many tourists come to view them year round.

上杉景勝、直江兼続の甲冑は迫力があり、これらは見応え十分。しかし、展示物が少ない。良いにしようか、普通にしようか迷いつつ、展示物の少なさが頭にちらつくと後者の評価に。
Shonai-jinja Shrine

3.5

37 Reviews

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Yamagata Pref. Tsuruokashi Babachou 4-1 Tsuruokaoka Castle Ruinsite

Shonai-jinja Shrine is located in Tsuruoka Park in Babacho in the city of Tsuruoka. Sakai Tadatsugu is one of four feudal leaders of Shonai Province enshrined here, and the shrine was built on the ruins of the inner building of Tsurugaoka Castle. The treasure house within the shrine precincts contains precious items associated with the Sakai clan, which are displayed on a rotating basis according to specific themes. From July 1 to July 7, the precincts are illuminated in celebration of the Tanabata Festival.

鶴ヶ岡城址本丸に有る4人の藩主を祀る神社です。明治10年、荘内総鎮守として創建されました。中規模の神社ですが、威厳が有ります。
Matsugasaki-jinja Shrine

3.5

48 Reviews

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Yamagata Pref. Yonezawashi Marunouchi 1-1

This shrine is located across from the Yonezawa castle remains in Marunouchi, Yonezawa City. Uesugi Youzan, the chief of the historic Yonezawa clan, is enshrined here as well as Uesugi Kagekatsu and Naoe Kanetsugu. The primary annual festivals are in April and September. The April festival draws many worshipers and visitors, as it falls during the local major Yonezawa Uesugi Festival.

As one walks up to the main entrance to the Uesugi Shrine, there is a shrine off to the right. It is worth a few minutes to visit, either before or after visiting the main event.
Gassan Shrine Main Building

4.5

32 Reviews

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Yamagata Higashitagawa-gun

Gassan Jinja Shrine sits at the top of Mt. Gassan at an altitude of 1,984 meters which rises in northern Yamagata Prefecture. Along with Dewa Jinja Shrine on Mt. Haguro and Yudonoyama Jinja Shrine on Mt. Yudono, it is called “Dewa Sanzan-jinja Shrine” ， Three Great Shrines of Dewa (an ancient name for this area). The main god worshiped here is Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto, revered since ancient times as a god of farmers, fishers and sailors. It is still an active training site for devotees of Shugendo religious practices. The mountain is open to the public from early July to mid September, and the mountain paths on the way to it pass through a national park. Visitors can enjoy beautiful scenery and admire rare alpine plants. There are several huts and rest stops along the way, and visitors who make reservations can also find overnight lodging. Access to the main shrine requires some serious climbing, so visitors are urged to plan their visit well and not force themselves to climb beyond their capabilities.

主なルートは3ルートほどあるようですが、オーソドックスに月山八合目から登りました。月山八合目までは車で行けますが道が狭くすれ違いが大変なので小型車かバスで行くのがお勧めです。山頂の月山神社までは岩が多い道のりですが、3時間ほどかければ誰でも登れる山です。山頂の神社境内は撮影禁止なので気を付けて。
Yamagata Gokoku-jinja Shrine

3.5

8 Reviews

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Yamagata Pref. Yamagatashi Yakushimachi 2-8-75

This is a shrine situated next to the Dewakokubunji Temple Yakushi Hall in Yakushi-machi, Yamagata City. It was founded in 1869. Enshrined here, by means of 40,845 pillars representing the spirits of the war dead from the Boshin War, the Satsuma Rebellion, the Sino-Japanese and Russo-Japanese wars, the Pacific War, to the Meiji Restoration, and other wars, are the Patron Gods of the Land. With over 130,000 visitors for new years, this is one of Yamagata's representative shrines.

ただただ圧倒させられました。御朱印は2種類あり、敷地内にある敷島神社は一見見落とすほど小さい神社です。
Somiya Shrine

4.0

1 Reviews

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Yamagata Pref. Nagaishi Yokomachi 14-24

This syncretized Shinto and Buddhist Shrine across from Nagai Ayame Park enshrines Yamato Takeru-no-Mikoto. Legends say sacred tree on the grounds, Naoesugi, was planted by Naoe Kanetsugu. The Treasure Hall also holds a sword dedicated by Naoe Kanetsugu, on display for free. They also display other Important Cultural Assets like an Onimen mask, Shishigashira lion dance head, a massive ema prayer plaque, and more.

山形鉄道フラワー長井線のあやめ公園駅から徒歩5分。 802年、征夷大将軍の坂上田村麻呂が東征した際に赤崩山白鳥大明神として創建。1593年に米沢藩主・蒲生郷安が下長井郷の神仏を合祀し、長井荘総鎮守として総宮神社と改めた。長井一の宮とされている。祭神は日本武尊命。社殿は木造銅板葺きで、拝殿は1926年の再建、本殿は1782年の再建。境内入口脇には直江兼続が手植えしたとされる9本の大杉が聳えている。
Kumano Taisha Shrine

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Yamagata Pref. Nanyoushi Miyauchi 3476-1

This is approximately a 13 minute walk from Miyauchi Station and is one of three Kumano Shrines in Japan. Boasting more than 1,200 years of reconstruction, also called the Ise Shrine of the Tohoku region, the worship hall is the oldest thatched roof building in the prefecture. Kumano Ogami (Great Diety) is the god of “unification” and is a diety that brings the benefits of “marriage,” and many worshippers visit the shrine as a marriage power spot. Also, it is believed that if you find three hidden rabbits carved on the back of the main hall without assistance, your “prayers will come true” and you will “be happy.” Amulets of cute rabbits etc are available at the reception.
Yudonosan Shrine

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Yamagata Pref. Tsuruokashi Tamugimata Sixty Satoyama 7

This shrine on the face of Mt. Yudono, a holy land for Shugendo Buddhism, is the “okumiya” back shrine of Dewa Sanzan, and draws many practitioners of mountain asceticism. Photography of the Kyogan (massive rock), with a stream bubbling from it, is forbidden as it is an object of worship for the shrine. Shoes are also forbidden in the shrine.
Chokaisan Omono-Imi-jinja Shrine

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Yamagata Pref. Akumigunyuzamachi Fukura Utsunokura 1

Occupying a prominent spot on the summit of Mt. Chokai, Chokaisan Omono-Imi-jinja Shrine is in the Fukura-Nunokura area of the town of Yuza. It is said to have been founded about 1,400 years ago. In addition to the main shrine at the summit there are two others in the foothills at Fukura and Warabioka, the so-called entrance shrines. The entire precinct, including the main shrine and the entrance shrines have been designated a National Historic Site.
Kumanotaisha Shrine, Reitaisai Festival

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Yamagata Pref. Nanyoushi Miyauchi 3476-1

This festival is an annual festival held at one of the three major Kumano shrines, Kumanotaisha. This festival has been proudly celebrated at this historic shrine for almost 1,200 years. Opening the festivities on July 23 with the Chigomai dance, an Intangible Cultural Property, on the 24th, 25th and 26th, the pre-festival, the annual festival, and the main enshrining festivals are celebrated. This is a magnificent event including the mikoshi ark-carrying, and ritual dances and music.
Iai Jinja

Travel / Tourism

Yamagata Murayama-shi Hayashizaki 85
Dewa Sanzan (Three mountains of Dewa)

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Yamagata Tsuruoka-shi Haguromachi Toge Hagurosan 33

This is the general name for the three mountains of Gassan, Yudono, and Haguro, all located in central Yamagata Prefecture. These mountains have long been revered as sacred in traditional mountain worship. In Shugendo Buddhism, Mt. Haguro represents the present, Mt. Gassan is the past, and Mt. Yudono is the future, and touring them in that order is called Sankan Sando no Gyo, or journey of three gates and three crossings. It was popularized among the laity of the Edo period as a pilgrimage of rebirth. Even today, each mountain holds a Dewa-sanzan Shrine, and Mt. Haguro has a five-storied pagoda that is a designated National Treasure.
Akutsu Hachiman Shrine

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Yamagata Higashiokitama-gun Takahatamachi Akutsu

Akutsu Hachiman Jinja Shrine is located in a corner of Mahoroba Ancient Village Historical Park. The earliest building is said to be the Amida Hall, built in the year 860 by Jikaku Daishi (Ennin). The stone-paved approach lined with trees and the three-story pagoda that has become the town’s symbol, are a memorable sight. Along the approach is a building with a thatched roof that serves as a performance venue for the ancient dance form known as Bugaku. The variety known as Yamato-Mai is performed every year on May 3, and the variety known as Ennen-no-Mai is performed on September 15. The thatched building is a representative of of the Edo Period (1615-1868) and has been designated a Prefectural Cultural Property. In autumn, the brilliant red leaves of the trees on the site provide many attractive photo opportunities.
Utakakainari Shrine

3.5

23 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamagata Pref. Yamagatashi Tokamachi

三之丸土塁跡を訪問した後だったので北側から回りましたが、駅前の通り沿いに入り口がああるのでそちらのほうがわかりやすいです。短冊に歌を書いて神社に奉納する習慣からこの名称だそうです。本殿もまずまず立派でした。
Hie Jinja

4.0

18 Reviews

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Yamagata Sakata-shi Hiyoshicho 1-7

朱色の鳥居は普通ですが、鳥居の上に屋根のような珍しい付属物が有りました。随身門も大きく立派ですね。気持ちよく参拝出来ました。
Eboshiyama Hachimangu Shrine Company office

4.0

24 Reviews

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Yamagata Nanyo-shi Akayu 1415

温泉街から続く石段を登ると参道に大きな石造りの大鳥居がある。明治後期に境内背後から切り出した凝灰岩で作られたもので、継ぎ目が無い石造の鳥居としては日本一の大きさだそうだ。大鳥居をくぐってさらに石段を上がるとインパクトのある阿吽の狛犬が出迎えてくれる。その奥が拝殿となっている。境内右に、高さ3m重さ10数トンの磨崖板碑といわれる烏帽子岩があり、表面に7つの彫り込みが確認できる。公園の地名も神社名もこ...
Yutakaretu Shrine

3.5

24 Reviews

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Yamagata Pref. Yamagatashi Sakurachou

霞城公園から少し東にいったところにあります。御祭神として水野忠元公である豊烈霊神、水野忠邦公っである英烈霊神を祀る山形らしい神社です。境内はシンプルですが、水野三郎右衛門元宣像もあります。この神社に伝わる打毬は、日本に残る３つの打毬の１つらしいですが、普段はとても静かでした。
Yagumo Shrine Office

3.5

17 Reviews

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Yamagata Sakata-shi Onaricho 2-48

説明書からですが、戦国時代真っ盛りの1565年に京都祇園社から勧請されたようです。ＪＲ酒田駅に進む道筋に有ります。
Tozawa Shrine Office

3.0

11 Reviews

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Yamagata Shinjo-shi Horibatamachi 6-86

戸澤家を奉祀するために建てられた神社です。敷地は広く戸澤神社の他にも新荘護国神社も併設されています。御朱印は戸澤神社のみであれば、黒字と金字が選べます。またその他にも戸澤神社、新荘護国神社、天満神社の3社の御朱印が見開きでいただけます。戸澤神社のみの御朱印は、300円でした。

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Yamagata Areas

Although often overlooked, Yamagata prefecture by no means lacks appeal: the Yamadera temple trail through the mountains, deliciously tender Yonezawa wagyu, and over 100 steaming hot springs, most notably Zao Onsen, await visitors. When winter comes, the snowcapped peaks become dotted with skiers by day and onsen-goers by night, while summer brings the celebration of juicy Yamagata cherries.