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Yamadera Travel Guide: 3 reviews and 13 photos
Yamadera, or Risshaku-ji, is considered to be one of the most holy sites in all of Tohoku. The temple complex, consisting of over 40 temples, stretches out over a mountain over looking a scenic valley and town of Yamadera. The temple was founded in 860AD by a Zen priest Take the staircase up the mountain (over 1100 steps) and checkout the awesome views.
The nice thing about Yamadera is the temples and complex isn’t in your face. It’s really a nice laid back blend of natures and religion. A truly excellent place to commune.
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The views at Godai-do
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Before leaving the shrine complex on top look for a path that branch off in the opposite direction from Okuno-in, the... more travel advice
Okuno-in
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Make your way up Yamadera to find the temple’s highest shrine, Okuno-in. The hike up is an easy to medium challenge.... more travel advice
Getting into Risshaku-ji
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Skip the tacky souvenir shops and head right for the main temple entrance. You have to pay an entrance fee of 300yen to... more travel advice
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