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Mountain Spots in Yamagata Area

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  • Mt. Haguro
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    Yamagata Pref. Tsuruokashi Haguromachitouge
    Together with Mt. Gassan and Mt. Yudono, this 414 meter tall mountain is considered one of Dewa Sanzan, the three sacred mountains of Dewa. This mystical mountain has long been famous as a center of Shugendo, a syncretic religion which combines Shinto and Buddhism. The shrine at the top of the mountain, dedicated to the Buddhist deity Avalokitesvara (the Buddha who saves people living in our current world) was founded by Prince Hachiko. Because the shrine (and the mountain itself) is dedicated to granting the currently earthly prayers of living people, the mountain is also known as the “Mountain signifying the current world.”
    Mt. Haguro image
  • Mt. Chokai
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    Akita ken fukoichi
    This is a 2,236 meter tall active volcano in Chokai Quasi-International Park extending over Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture and Yamagata Prefecture. The 5th station hosts the Hokodate Observatory, with a view of the Oga Peninsula and Tobishima Island in the Sea of Japan. The 7th stage has bunches of flowers like narcissus anemone and nikkokisuge that bloom around July. It's popular with climbers, being selected one of Japan's 100 Top Mountains, Japan's100 Best Sceneries, and National Historic Sites.
    Mt. Chokai image
  • Mt. Gassan
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    Yamagata Pref. Tsuruokashi Haguromachikawadai
    This volcano in the center of Yamagata prefecture is designated a special Area of Bandai-Asahi National Park. It’s a famous mountain in many ways, named to any number of lists of Japan’s best mountains and scenery. In addition, it’s the source of one of Japan’s famous spring waters, Gassansanroku Spring. The peak is home to Gassan-jinja Shrine, and is a frequent pilgrimage stop for climbers and tourists. There is a summer skiing course open from April to July, but in winter it’s closed as there is actually too much snow for safe skiing.
    Mt. Gassan image
  • Mt. Chokai
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    Yamagata Prefecture
    A 2,236 meter tall mountain located on the border between Yamagata Prefecture and Akita Prefecture which has been worshipped by the people living around it as a protective god since ancient times. Due to the extreme changes in weather the mountain experiences throughout the year, the scenery also undergoes drastic, seasonal changes, attracting great numbers of visitors seeking to view the natural beauty. The Chokai Blue Line sightseeing road extends to the fifth station on the mountain, making it possible to drive up to this point, and here you'll find a restaurant, and souvenir store as well as the Chokai Hokodate Visitor Center. The Hokodate Observatory offers a sweeping view of the Sea of Japan as well as Naso Ravine directly below.
    Mt. Chokai image
  • Mt. Yudono
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    Yamagata Pref. Tsuruokashi Tamugimata
    A 1,500 meter tall sacred mountain located in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture which is famously known as a center for the Shugendo syncretic faith and which is also viewed as the inner sanctuary of the Dewa Sanzan, the three sacred mountains of Dewa. Yudonosan-jinja Shrine, a Shinto shrine located at the foot of the mountain, draws the eye with its huge red torii gate; the shrine's object of worship is a large reddish-brown boulder with a mystical aura from which warm water wells. The mountain is a magical place and since ancient times it has been believed that one must neither speak of one's experiences on the mountain nor ask others about theirs. The Yudonosan Ski Area is also located on the mountain; boasting a ski slope on which you can slide unimpeded for 2,000 meters, this popular winter resort is frequented by families and others looking to enjoy skiing and snowboarding.
  • Gassan Midagahara Marsh
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    Yamagata Pref. Tsuruokashi Haguromachikawadai
    This marsh is at the eighth station on Mt. Gassan, the highest peak in the Dewasanzan Mountain Range. At an altitude of 1,400 meters, a boardwalk lets you walk around the gently rolling area in 60 minutes. You can drive to the eighth station, making it easy to observe over 130 kinds of alpine plants including Asian skunk cabbage and flowers like nikkokisuge.
    Gassan Midagahara Marsh image
  • Kinpozan
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    Yamagata Tsuruoka-shi Shoryuji
    Kinpozan image
  • Umanose
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    Yamagata Yamagata-shi Kaminoyama-shi , Miyagi Katta-gun Shichikashukumachi
    This is one of the mountain paths on Zao Mountain Range. It starts at Mt. Karita and continues to the summit of Mt. Kumano, the highest peak on Zao Mountain Range. To the east of the mountain you can see the emerald green volcanic lake known as “Okama” (also known as “Goshikinuma”), as well as Mt. Goshiki and more.
    Umanose image
  • Mt. Jizo
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamagata Yamagata-shi Zao
    This is one of the mountains in the Zao Mountain Range. Built at 1,736 meters above sea level, this ropeway runs from Zao Sanroku Station, in Sandogawa, Zao-onsen, Yamagata city, to Jizo-Sancho Station near the peak. The Zao Jizoson statue is enshrined about 100 meters from Jizo-Sancho station, and there is a roughly two kilometer hiking trail around the peak.
    Mt. Jizo image
  • Mt. Kumano dake
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    Yamagata Yamagata-shi Zao
    This is one of the peaks in the Zao Mountain Range. At 1,841 meters above sea level, this is the tallest peak in the Zao range, which crosses the Miyagi and Yamagata prefectural border. The peak also has Okama, a caldera lake also known as Goshiki-numa, which is famous for the reflection of Zao on its emerald green waters. You can take the ropeway near to the peak, and enjoy hiking through the clumps of komakusa flowers.
    Mt. Kumano dake image
  • Mt.Daito
    Travel / Tourism
    Miyagi
  • Mt.Funagata (Mt.Gosho)
    Travel / Tourism
    Miyagi
  • Mt.Mayasan
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamagata
  • Mt.Atsumi
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    Yamagata
  • Mt.Takadate
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamagata
  • Mt.Shinzan (Mt.Chokai)
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamagata
  • Mt.Higashidaiten (Mt.Nishiazuma)
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamagata
  • Mt.Kuriko
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamagata
  • Mt.Iwaigame
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamagata
  • Mt.Oasahi (Mt.Asahi)
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamagata
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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.

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