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Haguro-san

10.98 MILES

The 2446 stone steps through ancient cedars to Haguro-san's summit (419m) have been smoothed by centuries of pilgrims. The climb, taking up to two hours,¡­

Yudono-san

2.53 MILES

Accessible from May to October, Yudono-san (1504m) is the spiritual culmination of the Dewa Sanzan trek. Coming from Gas-san it's a short walk from the¡­

Risshaku-ji

27.31 MILES

The 'Temple of Standing Stones', more commonly known as Yamadera, rests atop a rock-hewn staircase weathered over the centuries by unrelenting elements¡­

Gas-san-jinja

0.09 MILES

At the peak of Gas-san is the deeply spiritual Shint¨­ shrine of Gassan-jinja. Before entering you must be 'purifed': bow to receive the priest's¡­

Kamo Aquarium

22.05 MILES

The world's largest jellyfish tank ¨C containing 30 to 40 species at any one time ¨C was given a spark by a Nobel Prize¨Cwinning scientist who discovered a¡­

Yudono-san-jinja

2.25 MILES

Beyond the giant red torii of this shrine, ancient tradition (and stern-faced priests) forbids disclosure of what you witness. It's forbidden to¡­

´Ü±ð²Ô±è¨­-Âá¾±

20.93 MILES

Seven kilometres west of Tsuruoka is this Zen Buddhist temple, complete with five-tier pagoda and large gateway. It dates from the 10th century, when it¡­

Hirashimizu Pottery District

28.23 MILES

In the 19th century there were dozens of fiery kilns lining the Hazukashi-gawa, turning out beautiful bluish-grey mottled pottery pieces known as nashi¡­