Yudono-san Shrine

Yudonosan Jinja

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Known as the inner sanctuary of the Devasan Mountains, this sacred site is said to be where ascetics who trained on Gassan and Haguroyama attained Buddhahood.

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HighlightsThe sacred inner sanctuary of the Devasan Mountains
Revered as the guardian deity for bountiful harvests and household safety
A trailhead for Mount Gassan, known as a Shugendo training ground
A site of nature worship, lacking a traditional shrine building
A mystical and powerful spiritual spot

Basic Information

Address: 7, Togamachimatadoriyama, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan Search for tourist attractions in Yamagata

Access: Bus: ・50-minute ride on the Shonai Kotsu bus bound for Haguroyama from Tsuruoka Station (get off at the last stop). ・To reach the summit via the Zuishinmon gate and stone steps, or to visit the national treasure Haguroyama Goju-no-to (five-storied pagoda), take the same bus and get off at "Haguro Zuishinmon". Car: ・Approximately 40 minutes from the Shonai Asahi IC of the Yamagata Expressway to the summit, and about 30 minutes to the Zuishinmon gate. ・Approximately 30 minutes from JR Tsuruoka Station to the summit, and about 20 minutes to the Zuishinmon gate. ・Approximately 45 minutes from Shonai Airport to the summit, and about 35 minutes to the Zuishinmon gate. Show route

Op.Hours: 8:30 AM to 3:50 PM

Cld.Days: Early November to early June the following year (closed due to snowfall)

Fee: General Admission: Adults ¥500, High school students ¥300, Free for junior high school students and younger.

INFO: - Photography is prohibited. - Barefoot visits are required.

Overview

Yudono-san Shrine is located at the summit of Yudono-san, one of the three sacred mountains of Devasan. At an elevation of 1,504 meters, Yudono-san is connected to Gassan and has been a sacred site for Shugendo ascetic practices since ancient times. Called the inner sanctuary of the Devasan Mountains, Yudono-san Shrine is believed to be the place where ascetics who trained on Gassan and Haguroyama attained Buddhahood. The shrine is nestled within a gorge carved by the Bonji River, creating a tranquil space surrounded by nature. Yudono-san Shrine is said to offer various blessings, including bountiful harvests and household safety. It also serves as a trailhead for climbing Mount Gassan, attracting many hikers. Deeply rooted in nature worship, the shrine lacks a traditional building; nature itself is revered as a sacred place. Visitors are thus immersed in the sacred atmosphere of the natural surroundings. When visiting Yudono-san Shrine, please show respect for nature and observe quiet contemplation.

Yudono-san Shrine

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