Dewa Sanzan Shrine
山形県
Founded in 593 CE by Prince Hachiko, the Three Mountains of Dewa are Japan's foremost Shugendo pilgrimage, symbolizing past, present, and future in the Journey of Rebirth.
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593
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About 55 min by bus from JR Tsuruoka Station
7 Toge, Haguromachi, Tsuruoka, Yamagata
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Overview
Dewa Sanzan Shrine comprises the three sacred peaks of Haguro, Gassan, and Yudono, centers of Japan's Shugendo mountain ascetic tradition. Said to have been founded in 593 by Prince Hachiko, the pilgrimage to all three mountains is known as the Journey of Rebirth, visiting past, present, and future. The 2,446 steps to Haguro-san's summit pass Tohoku's oldest five-story pagoda, a National Treasure.
Origins
According to tradition, Dewa Sanzan was founded in 593 CE by Prince Hachiko, a cousin of Prince Shotoku, who is said to have opened the three sacred peaks of Haguro, Gassan, and Yudono. During the Nara and Heian periods, the site developed as a center of Shugendo, the syncretic mountain ascetic prac…
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Derived from the enshrined deity "月読命・大己貴命・稲倉魂命"
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Hassaku Festival
The autumn grand festival of the Three Sacred Mountains of Dewa, with yamabushi blowing conch shells.
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Hours
Zuishinmon–Sanjin Gosaiden accessible year-round, roughly 8:00–17:00. Amulet counters roughly 9:00–16:30.
Admission
Free to visit grounds. Formal group prayer visit ¥16,000 (up to 20 people). Separate toll for Haguro driving road.
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
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