MURAYAMA TENGU-YAMA (Mt. Tengu (Murayama))

むらやま てんぐやま 

Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture

村山 天狗山

(MURAYAMA) TENGU-YAMA

(Murayama) Tengu-yama is a 403-m high peak in Nishikawa town that is home to a Tengu, a yokai or supernatural being.

(Murayama) Tengu-yama is a small 403m-high peak with a beautiful shape on the opposite side of the Sagae river from central Nishikawa Town. The name Tengu-yama comes a rock at the summit that looks as if a Tengu, a Yokai or supernatural being, is sitting there staring out in all directions. Since then, any strange phenomenon on Murayama Tengu-yama is attributed to the Tengu’s handiwork. 

Tengu-yama Trail (40 minutes one-way)

The trailhead is located in the Hara hamlet of Nishikawa Town. There is a sign there saying ‘tengu-yama trailhead’, and room for a few cars. From the sign, first head up the stone stairway. Go through the red torii gates, and take a right at Kumano Jinja. There will be a sign and the proper trail. 

The trail has signs everywhere. The trail is relatively easy following a gentle slope with wooden stairs in parts. 

Along the path is the Karakasa Pine, the Nihon Pine (double pine), and the Fufu Pine (couple’s pine). Past here you will find the Yasumiba, a rest area that meets a former trail. From this area, it is just one last climb to the summit. The summit has an open area with benches, a bell, and a small shrine. There are views of the Sagae River, Nishikawa Town, Sagae City, and lastly Gassan and Murayama Hayama. On the way back, it’s possible to take the former path down. Take note that this path can get a bit rough in places.

(MURAYAMA) TENGU-YAMA

Mt. Tenguyama (Murayama), Mt. Tengu-yama

(Murayama) Tengu-yama is a 403-m high peak in Nishikawa town that is home to a Tengu, a yokai or supernatural being.

村山 天狗山むらやま てんぐやま 

(Murayama) Tengu-yama ((村山)天狗山(むらやま)てんぐやま) is a 403m (1322 ft.) peak in the Murayama region of Yamagata prefecture. (Murayama) Tengu-yama is best climbed from July to October. (Murayama) Tengu-yama is a level 1 in terms of physical demand, which means it is easy to hike, has an A technical grade, which means it requires little expertise, and you want to allow at least 1.5 hours for a climb.

Mountain Range

(Murayama) Tengu-yama

Region

Murayama

Elevation

403m (1322 ft.)

Technical Demand

A (requires little expertise)

Physical Demand

1 (easy to hike)

Trails

Tengu-yama Trail (40 minutes one-way)

Best time to climb

July to October

Day trip possible?

Yes

Minimum Time Required

1.5 hours return

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