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Sight in Yamagata
Three Mountains of Dewa
Dewa Sanzan are three sacred mountains in Yamagata called Gassan, Haguro-san and Yudono-san, each topped with a shrine.
Kosugi no Osugi (Totoro Tree)
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Kosugi no Osugi, also called Totoro Tree after the famous character from Hayao Miyazaki's Ghibli film "My Neighbor Totoro", is a 20-meter high Japanese cedar tree in Sakegawa. The tree is between 700 and 800 years old and is said to bring good luck to couples and people in search of love.
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Sight in Yamagata
Dewa Sanzan Jinja Shrine
This shrine's title is a generic term for three famous mountains in Iwate: Mount Gassan, Haguro, and Yudono. Dewa Sanzan's main shrine is on the summit of Mount
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Mount Haguro Five-Storey Pagoda (Goju no To)
This five-storey pagoda is located on Mount Haguro.
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Sight in Yamagata
Hijiori Onsen Hot Spring
This hot spring town is famous for its water that is said to have exceptional healing properties. The area is also known for its abundant snowfalls, some winter
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Gyokusen-ji Temple
Gyokusen-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Soto sect. The temple was established in the 1450s and is famous for its beautiful gardens and seasonal foliage. Visitor
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Studio Sedic Shonai Open Set
This complex features six different sorts of historical movie sets, such as a farming village, a post town and a castle entrance. The sets have been used in man
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Hotel Route-Inn Shinjyo Ekimae
Just a 1-minute walk from JR Shinjo Train Station, Hotel Route-Inn Shinjyo Ekimae boasts a spacious public bath, a relaxation lounge with massage chairs, and ro
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Takamiya Ryokan Beni
Offering a terrace and views of the river, Takamiya Ryokan Beni is set in Tozawa in the Yamagata Region, 23 km from Shinjo. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaur
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Shukubo Kanbayashi Katsukane
Only a 5-minute walk from the Pagoda at Mount Haguro, Shukubo Kanbayashi Katsukane offers Japanese-style rooms, vegetarian Japanese meals and free Wi-Fi. Guests
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Hagurokan
Situated among spiritual mountains with a rich history, Hagurokan offers traditional Japanese-style guest rooms in a historic building. Haguro Pagoda, one of Ja
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Shukubo Daishinbo
A 350 year old temple inn, Shukubo Daishinbo offers Japanese-style accommodation, a large public bath and free Wi-Fi. Featuring a garden and free parking, the p
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Tamonkan
Surrounded by sacred mountains and untouched nature, Tamonkan is housed in a historic Japanese-style building. Complimentary tea and snacks are served to welcom
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