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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.

Last official check

25 Sept 2026

Traveler reports

0

Reports open in Phase 2

Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

Before you go

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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 the official site
Closed

Closed in the snow season.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Admission

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

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official 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 the official site
Parking

Car park for 150 cars.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Payment

Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.

Accessibility

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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

Location

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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 the official 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 the official site

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