Viewing the mummified remains and reading the history of the monk Tetsuryukai made the 15 minute bicycle from JR Tsuruoka station worthwhile (free rental bicycles are available at the Tourist Informat...
This picturesque temple has become one of my favorite locations in Japan. The journey up the mountain requires you to climbs countless stairs but the statues, carvings, shrines, and nature that surrou...
The temple is located in a very secluded area and far from the main roads, a hidden gem in Yamagata, the living Buddha ( self mummified monk ) is one of the oldest and you can see it from close. In a ...