Culture Yamagata: Spiritualism and Nature Geoff Day While the northwestern area of Yamagata is famous primarily for the Dewa... Sanzan mountains and temples, there are also subtle connections to spirituality
Celebrating the Freedom of Restraint in Tsuruoka Featured Deep in the Dewa Sanzan; the collective name for these three mountains,... A Gastronomic Pilgrimage While the Dewa Sanzan is composed
Area Tsuruoka Designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, Tsuruoka lays claim to a diverse food culture thanks to the blessings of abundant nature that can be found here in west Yamagata along the Sh..
Culture The Charms of Yamagata Prefecture Featured Obanazawa City Ginzan Onsen: Ginzan Onsen is nestled in the mountains of... Tsuruoka City Dewa Sanzan: Dewa Sanzan is comprised of Hagurosan (414 meters
Culture Things to Do in Tsuruoka City Tom Roseveare Dewa Sanzan The three sacred mountains of Dewa Sanzan attract visitors... 593 by Prince Hachiko, the son of the Emperor Sushun, a shrine called Sanjin
Yamagata Top Attractions Tom Roseveare Ginzan Onsen Visiting Ginzan Onsen is like stepping back in... Many visitors travel for hours simply to stay at the Fujiya Ginzan Ryokan
Activities Temple Trekking Through Northern Yamagata Geoff Day In addition to the well known Dewa Sanzan area, there are numerous temples... Sanjin Gosaiden This is the main shrine found at the the summit of Mount
Gassan Ryujin Marathon & Journey of Rebirth Tour (3... Featured alongside the spiritually connected destinations on this tour, featuring the Dewa... Sanzan trio of sacred mountains including Mt Gassan itself (representing