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August 8, 2018 / Last updated : February 25, 2020 turuden Hiking/Trekking/Strolling

[Difficulty Level A] A 90-minute Trip! Stone Steps Walking to the Top

You will climb 2,446 stone steps to the top of Mt. Haguro. The slippery stone steps are very dangerous with sandals, pumps, or dress shoes. Sneakers, rubber boots, and walking sticks are available for free rental at the Ideha Bunka Museum. Ideha Bunka Museum Ideha Bunka Museum, located near the entrance to the pilgrimage route […]

August 7, 2018 / Last updated : January 9, 2020 turuden Hiking/Trekking/Strolling

[Difficulty Level A] Doable in Half a Day! Mt. Gassan 8th Station Midagahara Marsh Trekking – July 1st through Early October

Climbing gear, including climbing shoes, clothing for cold mountain weather, and a raincoat, among other items, is necessary. Be sure to prepare food and water for emergencies. 8th Station of Mt. Gassan Driving a car for about one hour from the Haguro area, via the Gassan Koen line, will take you to the 8th station […]

July 29, 2018 / Last updated : March 17, 2020 turuden Hiking/Trekking/Strolling

[Difficulty Level B] Doable in One Day! Hiking to the Top of Mt. Gassan – July 1st through September 15th

This is a round-trip course on a route through the Midagahara Marsh and the 9th station, leading to the top of Mt. Gassan. It takes three hours one-way, or six hours round-trip. Climbing gear, including climbing shoes, clothing for cold mountain weather, and a raincoat, among other items, is necessary. Be sure to prepare food […]

July 11, 2018 / Last updated : January 9, 2020 turuden Hiking/Trekking/Strolling

[Difficulty Level C] Doable in Two Days! Hiking on the Three Mountains of Dewa

With the principal goal of climbing Mt. Gassan, this is the most classic trail for hiking in the Three Mountains of Dewa. Climbing gear, including climbing shoes, clothing for cold mountain weather, and a raincoat, among other items, is necessary. Be sure to prepare food and water for emergencies. It is recommended to hire a […]

June 23, 2018 / Last updated : January 9, 2020 turuden Hiking/Trekking/Strolling

[Difficulty Level C] Traversing from the Rest House at Mt. Gassan 8th Station to the Yudonosan Shrine

Climbing gear, including climbing shoes, clothing for cold mountain weather, and a raincoat, among other items, is necessary. Be sure to prepare food and water for emergencies. It is recommended to hire a guide (advance reservation required) for the hike.   ●Road Map to the Top of Mt. Gassan (PDF file) <Japanese only>

June 23, 2018 / Last updated : January 9, 2020 turuden Hiking/Trekking/Strolling

[Difficulty Level C] Traversing from the Rest House at Mt. Gassan 8th Station to Ubasawa

Climbing gear, including climbing shoes, clothing for cold mountain weather, and a raincoat, among other items, is necessary. Be sure to prepare food and water for emergencies. It is recommended to hire a guide (advance reservation required) for the hike.   ●Road Map to the Top of Mt. Gassan (PDF file) <Japanese only>

April 9, 2018 / Last updated : February 25, 2020 turuden By Car

Driving on Mt. Haguro – Mt. Yudono – Late April through November 3rd

Ideha Bunka Museum (At the foot of Mt. Haguro) Ideha Bunka Museum, located near the entrance to the pilgrimage route to Mt. Haguro, is the sole official museum dedicated to showcasing the history and the culture of the Three Mountains of Dewa, as well as to research on Shugendo. Some of the recommended tourist spots […]

April 6, 2018 / Last updated : February 25, 2020 turuden By Car

Driving on Mt. Haguro – Midagahara Marsh of Mt. Gassan – July 1st through early October

Ideha Bunka Museum (At the foot of Mt. Haguro) Ideha Bunka Museum, located near the entrance to the pilgrimage route to Mt. Haguro, is the sole official museum dedicated to showcasing the history and the culture of the Three Mountains of Dewa, as well as to research on Shugendo. Some of the recommended tourist spots […]

April 6, 2018 / Last updated : February 25, 2020 turuden By Car

Driving on the Three Mountains of Dewa – July 1st through early October

Ideha Bunka Museum (At the foot of Mt. Haguro) Ideha Bunka Museum, located near the entrance to the pilgrimage route to Mt. Haguro, is the sole official museum dedicated to showcasing the history and the culture of the Three Mountains of Dewa, as well as to research on Shugendo. Some of the recommended tourist spots […]

March 7, 2018 / Last updated : February 25, 2020 turuden By Car

Places with Spiritual Energy around the Mt. Haguro Area (Visiting Empowered Places)

Places with the strong power of the earth are called “power spots,” or places with spiritual energy. The whole area of the Three Mountains of Dewa is said to be such an empowered place. Here are only a few of the spots with spiritual energy, only known to local people, around the Mt. Haguro area. […]

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Recommended Trails

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    • Doable in One Day!
    • Doable in Two Days!

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Haguro Tourist Association
(Ideha Bunka Museum)
72 aza Inju-minami, Toge, Haguro-machi, Tsuruoka, Yamagata 997-0211

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April - November
/ 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
December - March
/ 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
FAX: 0235-62-4729
E-mail: hagurokanko@bz04.plala.or.jp

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