Haguroyama Sanrosho, 7 Toge, Haguro-machi, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture
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¥3,500
Mount Haguro Saikan, located near Dewa Shrine on Mount Haguro, offers a unique dining and lodging experience in a historic setting. Originally a temple, this building now serves traditional *shojin ryori* (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine) featuring local mountain vegetables and mushrooms. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful meal in a large Japanese-style room, experiencing the flavors savored by mountain ascetics and poets since the Edo period. Reservations are recommended to dine in this serene atmosphere after climbing the scenic stone steps of Mount Haguro. Note that the building's interior is not generally open for public viewing. It's an ideal place to enjoy a reflective meal after exploring the mountain's spiritual sites.
📅 Reservation recommended