[Yamagata] The entire mountain is a sacred power spot

✵ Yamagata Prefecture 2024.01 To Yamadera Temple, where the entire mountain is a place of training and faith🚶 Walk along the long stone staircase approach with 1015 steps. It is said that climbing the stone steps will eliminate your worldly desires! A power spot with a mellow atmosphere that will heal your soul🌳 It is also known for Matsuo Basho's haiku "The quietness of the cicadas' voices penetrating the rocks" in "Oku no Hosomichi"💭 The red hall at the top of the stone steps and the observation deck with a panoramic view of Yamagata are must-sees! 📍Spots Yamadera Hojusan Risshakuji 🚃Access 5-minute walk from JR Yamadera Station to the trailhead 🅿︎Parking Paid parking available 📷Photo 2024.1.6 #0 yen trip January 2025 #Yamadera #Yamagata sightseeing