Dewa Sanzan & Tsuruoka in 1 Day Tour with Licensed Guide

Each of the Three Sacred Mountains of Dewa represents a different world; Mt. Haguro the world of the present, Mt. Gassan the world of the past or the afterlife, and Mt. Yudono the future or rebirth.

As one of the mythical Three Holy Mountains of Dewa (Dewa Sanzan), Mt. Haguro boasts incredible pristine natural beauty and spiritual wonder that has drawn visitors to its peak since the 6th century A.D. Mt. Haguro represents the present and the world of earthly desires and is the start of a sacred pilgrimage known as the Journey of Rebirth that involves traveling through the present, past, and future on these three holy mountains. Those who partake in this journey are known as Yamabushi, mountain monks who revere nature and follow the ancient religion of Shugendo.

Each of the Three Sacred Mountains of Dewa represents a different world; Mt. Haguro the world of the present, Mt. Gassan the world of the past or the afterlife, and Mt. Yudono the future or rebirth. ※Gassan mountain only opens between July and Middle of September

The museum establishes it as treasure building of Dewa Sanzan Shrine in 1915. I received the designation of the museum method in 1952 and was renamed to "Dewa Sanzan history Museum", and a building as of 1970 was completed. Most to store are articles of the mountaineering asceticism era of the mixture of Buddhism and Shintoism.

From the ancient times, it has been considered to be one of life courtesy to visit both the Ise Grand Shrine to the west and Dewa Sanzan to the east.

From the ancient times, it has been considered to be one of life courtesy to visit both the Ise Grand Shrine to the west and Dewa Sanzan to the east.

Each of the Three Sacred Mountains of Dewa represents a different world; Mt. Haguro the world of the present, Mt. Gassan the world of the past or the afterlife, and Mt. Yudono the future or rebirth. ※Yudonosan Shrine usually opens between June to October.

Tsuruoka Park is one of Yamagata Prefecture's best-known spots for hanami cherry blossom viewing. Join the locals in eating and drinking beneath the 730 cherry trees. The park becomes extra picturesque every spring.