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Mountains Famous for Myths and Legends in Yamagata Prefecture

From Yokai such as Tengu or Yamanba to legendary characters such as Minamoto no Yoshitsune, Yamagata’s mountains are bursting with curious myths and legends.

Here’s a collection of Yamagata’ Mountains with myths or legends:

MOUNTAINS

A Jizo statue at the top of Mt. Kyogakura in Sakata
Womb Passes and Monkey Crossings: Kyogakura-san “The Shugendo Peak of Sutras” (Mt. Kyogakura)
KOSHIKI-DAKE (Mt. Koshikidake)
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KUROBUSHI-YAMA (Mt. Kurobushi)
Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
YAMAGATA KAMURO-DAKE (Mt. Kamuro-dake (Yamagata))
Zao-san and Why We Climb Mountains (Mt. Zao)
Venerable Old Man Mountain — The Mist and Mystery of Okina-san (Mt. Okina)
Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
Hyakkoku-yama
Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
JIZOMORI-YAMA (JIZO-KURA) (Mt. Jizomori)
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NISHIAZUMA-YAMA
Mt. Atsumi in Atsumi Onsen, a quaint Onsen Hot Spring town in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture
Reaching Peak Tranquility: Atsumi-dake (Mt. Atsumi)
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NADERA-YAMA
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KAMURO-SAN (Mt. Kamurosan)
Mt. Ubagatake in autumn
The Widow’s Peak: Ubaga-take (Mt. Ubagatake) of North Japan
Mt. Yudono Shrine Gates during the autumn
The Dewa Sanzan’s Mountain of Rebirth: Yudono-san (Mt. Yudono)
The sun sets over the ninth station of Mt. Gassan
Gassan, the Dewa Sanzan’s “Mountain of Death” (Mt. Gassan)
Yozo-san: White Snakes, White Monkeys and Slimy Salamanders (Mt. Yozo)
A Ryokan (traditional Japanese Inn) at Semi Onsen Hot Spring Resort
Turtles, Tigers, and a Legendary Japanese Character: Kamewari-yama (Mt. Kamewari)
Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
ITO-DAKE (Mt. Ito)
Sign on the Nakanomata Trail up Mt. Nihonkoku
This is How I Conquered Japan!
Exploring The Yamabushi Trails of Kinbo-zan (Mt. Kinbo)
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Phoenix Head Mountain: TORIKABUTO-YAMA (Mt. Torikabuto)
Mother. Hunter. Mountain. Hokari-yama (Mt. Hokari)
Mt. Chokai
Tallest Peak in North Japan: The Shugen History of Chokai-san
Mt. Haguro's Five Story Pagoda
Why This Tiny Mountain MUST be on Your Japan Itinerary: Haguro-san
Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
HACHIMORI-YAMA (Mt. Hachimori)
Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
Mt. Tengu Sumo Wrestle: TENGUSUMOTORI-YAMA
Mt. Maya seen from the distance
Mythical Beasts, Buddha’s Mother, and buried Yamabushi treasure? Welcome to Maya-san (Mt. Maya).
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The Shugendo Peak of OKITAMA TENGU-SAN
Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
MURAYAMA TENGU-YAMA (Mt. Tengu (Murayama))
Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
Waterfall Mountain: RYU-ZAN (Mt. Ryu)
Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
KASHIWAGI-YAMA (Mt. Kashiwagi)
Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
Onigiri Rice Ball Mountain: CHITOSE-YAMA (Mt. Chitose)
Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
Mythical Dragon-Horse Mountain: RYUBA-SAN
Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
Crystal Mountain: SUISHO-ZAN
Yura in Tsuruoka city seen from Mt. Arakura
Mountains of Sakura: Arakura-yama (Mt. Arakura)
Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
Rainmaker Mountain: AMAYOBARI-YAMA (Mt. Amayobari)
Hiking Guide to the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
SANKICHI-YAMA (Mt. Sankichi)
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