Temukai, Haguro-machi, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture
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Free
Visit the Grandfather Cedar of Mount Haguro, a designated natural monument over 1,000 years old. Located near the five-story pagoda along the approach to Dewa Sanzan Shrine, this towering tree offers a glimpse into the region's ancient spiritual traditions. While here, note the absence of the Grandmother Cedar, which fell in a storm in 1902. The best time to visit is during the day to fully appreciate the scale and beauty of this natural wonder.