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Tomoe Says: Sun dappling leafy gladesspirits roam amongst the treesGreat Haguro SanHaguro-san is the smallest of Dewa Sanzan, the three mountains of Dewa in Yamagata Prefecture, northern Honshu. Accommodation is usually in temple lodgings. The feel of the place is very, very special,...
Kastukane Shukubo: Simple temple lodgings
Tomoe Says: I did not sleep butoh! This magical forestuplifts my spiritsThe temple lodgings are simple but clean and friendly and right next to the beginning of the climb. The food is much tastier than I have found most Japanese food to be (I can't eat seafood, which is probably why I...
Tomoe Says: This is a place of pilgrimage for many Japanese, and a retreat for many dedicated yamabushi. It's concept was to combine Buddhism and Shintoism and both are beautifully represented here.
Tomoe Says: A carp leaps, turninga flitting gnat its captured preyGyokusenji, peace at last!After climbing Haguro-san, this is the perfect place to catch your breath and relax. The temple and gardens are reached either by the local bus or taxi and you can spend an hour just taking in...
Relax after climbing Haguro-san
Tomoe Says: Take the bus or a taxi to Gyokusenji temple and garden. This is a beautiful, peaceful place to take in the beauty of a small Japanese garden. The rooms all open on to different aspects of the garden - there is even a room with ashtrays, a blissful way to view the garden in...
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This is a place of pilgrimage for many Japanese, and a retreat for many dedicated yamabushi. It's concept was to combine Buddhism and Shintoism and both are...
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Haguro is one of the three sacred mountains of Dewa Sanzan, and is the smallest. Climbing its 2446 steps is hard, until you check out the museum at the top and discover that it's little more than a......
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