Tateyazawa-Honazawa 31, Shonai, Higashitagawa District, Yamagata 999-7727, Japan (Gassan Shrine)
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¥500
Mount Gassan, one of the Three Mountains of Dewa, is a sacred peak revered for centuries. Ascend its 1,984-meter summit for breathtaking panoramic views and discover alpine plants along the hiking trails. Pilgrims dressed in white frequent this mountain, and Gassan Shrine at the top offers a unique spiritual experience, symbolizing reincarnation and a connection to the moon god Tsukiyomi-no-Mikoto.
Open: spring, summer, autumn | Closed: winter