At the top of Mt. Haguro is the Dewa Sanzan Shrine, a lacquered building with the largest thatched roof in Japan. One can visit the shrine on foot, to start the climb, go to the Haguro Centre, the route consists of 2,446 stone steps, at the foot of the steps is the graceful Goju-no-to, a five storey pagoda dating from 14th century. there is a tea house over looking the Mogami river valley. it is less fun to go by toll road. Address: fr. Shoko Mall nr. JR Tsuruoka Stn.Directions: Yamagata Prefecture,Tsuruoka, the primary access point for the Dewa Sanzan: Haguro-san, Gas-san and Yudono-san. Tel. 0235-25-7678 at Tourist Info. Tsuruoka Stn.
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