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Dewa Sanzan: Discover Japan’s Sacred Mountains of Rebirth

Dewa Sanzan: A Journey of Rebirth in Yamagata Prefecture Dewa Sanzan, located along the borders of Tsuruoka, Nishikawa, and Shonai in Yamagata Prefecture, refers to the three sacred mountains: Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan, and Mount Yudono. During the Edo period, visiting these three mountains became known as a “Journey of Rebirth.” This journey symbolizes a pilgrimage through the present, past, and future. Mount Haguro – the present and prayers for happiness in the current li

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A person holding an umbrella, standing in front of a traditional Japanese red wooden bridge.

A person holding an umbrella, standing in front of a traditional Japanese red wooden bridge.

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