Festivals and Events - Dewa Sanzan

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

Explore all the festivals and events on the Dewa Sanzan calendar.

Mt. Chokai amongst the autumn leaves seen from Mt. Gassan of the Dewa Sanzan

The Japanese Art of Autumn Leaf ‘Hunting’

The Shoreisai Festival on Mt. Haguro

The Shoreisai Festival on Mt. Haguro

Dewa Sanzan Mt. Haguro Five Storied Pagoda Light Up at night

Mt. Haguro Five Story Pagoda Light Up

Hassaku Festival on Mt. Haguro of the Dewa Sanzan

Dewa Sanzan Hassaku Festival on Mt. Haguro

Dewa Sanzan Flower Festival on Mt. Haguro

Dewa Sanzan Flower Festival

Mt. Haguro

Mt. Gassan

Mt. Yudono

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Yamagata Prefecture is also home to Yamadera, the

Yamagata Prefecture is also home to Yamadera, the area that is home to Risshakuji temple. Besides being home to its own Yamabushi trainings, Yamadera is perhaps best known as playing host to Matsuo Basho, Japan’s premiere Haiku poet, on his journey composing ‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North’ in the late 17th century. Basho hadn’t originally planned on visiting Yamadera, however he was convinced by locals that he simply had to go there. And it’s a good thing he did, as he composed one of Japan’s most famous Haiku while there. If you’re looking for a bit of inspiration, we highly recommend checking out Yamadera on a trip to the Dewa Sanzan. See dewasanzan.com for more.
#yamadera #yamagataprefecture #northjapantravel #risshakuji #mountaintemple #tohoku #thedeepnorth

Located at the top of the 2,446-step stone stairwa

Located at the top of the 2,446-step stone stairway on Mt. Haguro, these gates mark the official entrance into Dewa Sanzan shrine. See dewasanzan.com/mthaguro for more.
#dewasanzan #yamabushi #northjapan #northjapantravel #yamagata #yamagatagram #mthaguro

Do you know why I like spring? Of course the cherr

Do you know why I like spring? Of course the cherry blossoms are nice and all, but like autumn, spring has some of the best skies in Japan, as witnessed in this shot from yesterday. Of course the sky wouldn’t be the same without Mt. Gassan nor the gates to the Dewa Sanzan, they only add to the drama. For your chance to explore this majestic location, check out dewasanzan.com.
#mtgassan #dewasanzan #springsky #ricefield #tsuruoka #springinjapan #yamagatatravel

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