Mount Haguro
Mount Haguro (羽黒山 Haguro-san) is one of the Three Mountains of Dewa in the ancient province of Dewa (modern-day Yamagata Prefecture), Japan. As the lowest of the three mountains, standing at 414 m (1,358 ft), it is the only one that is accessible throughout the year.
A path of 2,466 stone steps leads to its summit amidst 600-year-old sugi trees, past the famous Gojū-tō (五重塔) five story pagoda and numerous shrines. The steps and the pagoda are listed as National Treasures. The Sanzan-Gosai-den temple (三山合祭殿) at the summit venerates the spirits of all three mountains.
The summit can also be reached by a limited bus service. In addition to religious pilgrims, travellers often stay at the Saikan temple lodgings.
Gallery
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Sanzan Gosai-den temple
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Gosai-den-haiden
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Gojū-tō
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The path to the summit
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Haniyamahime-jinja
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The Gojū-tō Pagoda, near the base of Mount Haguro
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The grounds of the Saikan lodgings.
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A temple at the top of Mt Haguro.
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Detailed engraving work atop a temple.
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Bell and torii
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Incense
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Sculpture
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The path to the summit
See also
- List of Special Places of Scenic Beauty, Special Historic Sites and Special Natural Monuments
- Japanese cruiser Haguro
External links
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Dewa_Sanzan. |
Coordinates: 38°42′01″N 140°00′01″E / 38.70028°N 140.00028°E