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Tsuruoka, Yamagata / 湯殿山神社（本宮）

Yudonosan Shrine

The inner sanctuary of the Three Mountains of Dewa: there is no shrine building, the object of worship is a huge reddish-brown rock with hot water welling up, and photography is forbidden; open from June 1 to around November 3.

A huge vermilion torii and stone lanterns below misty green mountains
The great torii of Yudonosan JinjaPhoto: Photo AC · Terms of use · Source

Last official check

25 Sept 2026

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Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

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Getting there
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Admission
Paid (see the price below)
Closing days
Closures change with the season

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Opening hours

Because of snow, the shrine is open only from June 1 to around November 3 (opening festival on June 1).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Closed

Closed in the snow season.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Admission

Purification fee: 500 yen for junior high and above; free for elementary and under.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Getting there

About 30 min by car from Gassan IC or 40 min from Shonai-Asahi IC on the Yamagata Expressway.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Parking

Car park for 150 cars.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Not yet confirmed

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Address: Tsuruoka, Yamagata (Japanese address: 山形県鶴岡市田麦俣六十里山7)

Official site: https://yamagatakanko.com/attractions/detail_1339.html

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Visiting respectfully

  • RulesPhotography is forbidden at the main shrine, and shoes are strictly not allowed while worshipping.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
  • Local etiquetteA sacred site of Shugendo mountain worship, traditionally "not to be spoken of, not to be asked about". Enquiries: Yudonosan Hongu (0235-54-6133).Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site

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