Culture Yamabushi Walking on Dewa Sanzan Alena Eckelmann One of the main centers where Shugendo is practiced is the Dewa Sanzan... I went on a yamabushi expedition to Dewa Sanzan to find out more about
Area Yamagata City Yamagata City and Yamagata Prefecture share the same name: "mountain shape". Yamagata City is surrounded by mountains indeed and its main attractions are actually to be found in these mountains..
10 Activities Yumiharidaira Snowshoe Trekking Alena Eckelmann If you like the Dewa Sanzan area during warm weather, then consider a trip... In any case, it is a great exercise that makes you feel ready for onsen
Beauty & Spa A Day in Kaminoyama City Hannah Warren There's plenty to do in this small onsen city in Yamagata Prefecture.
Activities Zao Snow Monster Festival 2025 Early Feb Snow Monsters, Mascots and Fireworks at Zao Onsen Zao Onsen
14 Culture Yamadera in Winter Alena Eckelmann for Shugendo and this spiritual tradition is well alive around the Dewa Sanzan... If you happen to go on a skiing holiday to Zao Onsen in winter and you
Activities Zao Ski Resort Alena Eckelmann Zao Ski Resort, snow monsters and great onsen, all just a Shinkansen ride away
6 Majestic Mountains in Tohoku Takako Sakamoto Thanks to volcanic Mount Zao, there are many Onsen hot spring facilities... the area is blessed with hot springs and many tourists visit Shirafu Onsen