Culture The Beauty and Charm of Yamagata Niaya Harper Dewa Sanzan Designated as a Japan Heritage in the year 2016, Dewa Sanzan... Dewa Sanzan is regarded as a place of pilgrimage, and the journey through
Food Gourmet Guide to Tsuruoka City Tom Roseveare such as the local vegetarian Shôjin Ryôri favoured by the Yamabushi at Dewa... Sanzan’s mountain area.
Culture Breathless on Mount Haguro Arlene Bastion The tiring walk up Haguro to reach Sanjin Gosaiden goes through ancient cedar forests and provide mental stamina, but the Shrine is the true magnet, being
Planning Why Tsuruoka is Calling to Travelers Kim Bergström Nov 27, 2025 outdoor adventure and spiritual heritage, Tsuruoka is the gateway to Dewa... Sanzan, a revered group of three sacred mountains long associated with
Planning Yamagata One of Nat Geo's Best Places to Visit in 2026 Kim Bergström Oct 22, 2025 snow-covered "Zao Monsters" of Mount Zao and the storybook streets of Ginzan... Onsen, to sacred mountains like Dewa Sanzan and the historic Yamadera
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
Activities 4 Destinations for a Slice of Mindfulness in Japan Kim Bergström Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata For centuries, Yamagata's Dewa Sanzan, or "
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