Gassan Shrine (Dewa Sanzan)
月山神社
出羽神社
/ Ideha Jinja
Mount Haguro is the gateway to the Dewa Sanzan pilgrimage, accessible year-round unlike the snow-bound Gassan and secret Yudono. The 2,446-stone-step approach through ancient cedar forest is one of Japan's most atmospheric pilgrimage paths. At the base stands a National Treasure five-story pagoda from the 14th century, and at the summit the Sanjin Gosaiden hall allows worship of all three mountain deities together.
Mount Haguro is the most accessible of the Three Mountains and houses the Sanjin Gosaiden hall where all three mountain deities can be worshipped together. The famous five-story pagoda (National Treasure) dates to the 14th century.
Five-story pagoda (current National Treasure) constructed
The 2,446 stone steps through the cedar forest take approximately 60-90 minutes to climb.
Source: documented
Location Coordinates
38.7050, 139.9830
7 Toge, Haguro-machi, Tsuruoka, Yamagata
山形県鶴岡市羽黒町手向字手向7
Tsuruoka Station (JR Uetsu Line)
Open daily, year-round
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Mount Haguro is the gateway to the Dewa Sanzan pilgrimage, accessible year-round unlike the snow-bound Gassan and secret Yudono. The 2,446-stone-step approach through ancient cedar forest is one of Japan's most atmospheric pilgrimage paths. At the base stands a National Treasure five-story pagoda from the 14th century, and at the summit the Sanjin Gosaiden hall allows worship of all three mountain deities together.
Ideha Shrine (Dewa Sanzan / Haguro) is located in Tsuruoka, Yamagata. The full address is: 7 Toge, Haguro-machi, Tsuruoka, Yamagata.
The enshrined deities are: ideha no kami.