Tsuruoka & Dewa-Sanzan Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Overview
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Tsuruoka and Dewa-Sanzan!
Tsuruoka is region has an absolute treasure trove of hidden gems to explore. If you’re searching for the chance to refresh your mind, body, and soul, a pilgrimage to the Dewa Sanzan in Tsuruoka may be in order. For over 1400 years, the Dewa Sanzan in Tsuruoka City, have been the site for mountain worshippers from across the world.
Your guide will start your day with a morning pickup at your hotel. Let us know what special requests you have for the day and we will customize your itinerary in advance!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Tsuruoka is region has an absolute treasure trove of hidden gems to explore. If you’re searching for the chance to refresh your mind, body, and soul, a pilgrimage to the Dewa Sanzan in Tsuruoka may be in order. For over 1400 years, the Dewa Sanzan in Tsuruoka City, have been the site for mountain worshippers from across the world.
Your guide will start your day with a morning pickup at your hotel. Let us know what special requests you have for the day and we will customize your itinerary in advance!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Inclusions
- Licensed Local Guide
- Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mt. Haguro, Haguromachi Toge, Tsuruoka 997-0211 Yamagata Prefecture
Each of the Three Sacred Mountains of Dewa represents a different world; Mt. Haguro the world of the present, Mt. Gassan the world of the past or the afterlife, and Mt. Yudono the future or rebirth.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hagurosan Five-Story Pagoda, 7, HaguromachI, Touge, Tsuruoka Yamagata Prefecture
As one of the mythical Three Holy Mountains of Dewa (Dewa Sanzan), Mt. Haguro boasts incredible pristine natural beauty and spiritual wonder that has drawn visitors to its peak since the 6th century A.D. Mt. Haguro represents the present and the world of earthly desires and is the start of a sacred pilgrimage known as the Journey of Rebirth that involves traveling through the present, past, and future on these three holy mountains. Those who partake in this journey are known as Yamabushi, mountain monks who revere nature and follow the ancient religion of Shugendo.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gassan Shrine, 31 Motosawa Tachiyazawa Near the top of Mt. Gassan, Shonai-machi, Higashitagawa-gun 990-0733 Yamagata Prefecture
Each of the Three Sacred Mountains of Dewa represents a different world; Mt. Haguro the world of the present, Mt. Gassan the world of the past or the afterlife, and Mt. Yudono the future or rebirth.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dewasanzan Historical Museum, Haguromachi Toge, Tsuruoka 997-0211 Yamagata Prefecture
The museum establishes it as treasure building of Dewa Sanzan Shrine in 1915. I received the designation of the museum method in 1952 and was renamed to "Dewa Sanzan history Museum", and a building as of 1970 was completed. Most to store are articles of the mountaineering asceticism era of the mixture of Buddhism and Shintoism.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dewasanzan-jinja Shrine, Haguroyama-３３番地 Haguromachi Touge, Tsuruoka, Yamagata 997-0211, Japan
From the ancient times, it has been considered to be one of life courtesy to visit both the Ise Grand Shrine to the west and Dewa Sanzan to the east.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dewasanzan Shrine Sanshingosaiden, Haguroyama Haguromachi Touge, Tsuruoka, Yamagata 997-0211, Japan
From the ancient times, it has been considered to be one of life courtesy to visit both the Ise Grand Shrine to the west and Dewa Sanzan to the east.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yudonosan Shrine, 7 Tamugimata Rokujurimata, Tsuruoka 997-0532 Yamagata Prefecture
Each of the Three Sacred Mountains of Dewa represents a different world; Mt. Haguro the world of the present, Mt. Gassan the world of the past or the afterlife, and Mt. Yudono the future or rebirth.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tsuruoka Park, Babacho, Tsuruoka 997-0035 Yamagata Prefecture
Tsuruoka Park is one of Yamagata Prefecture's best-known spots for hanami cherry blossom viewing. Join the locals in eating and drinking beneath the 730 cherry trees. The park becomes extra picturesque every spring.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mt. Haguro, Haguromachi Toge, Tsuruoka 997-0211 Yamagata Prefecture
Each of the Three Sacred Mountains of Dewa represents a different world; Mt. Haguro the world of the present, Mt. Gassan the world of the past or the afterlife, and Mt. Yudono the future or rebirth.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hagurosan Five-Story Pagoda, 7, HaguromachI, Touge, Tsuruoka Yamagata Prefecture
As one of the mythical Three Holy Mountains of Dewa (Dewa Sanzan), Mt. Haguro boasts incredible pristine natural beauty and spiritual wonder that has drawn visitors to its peak since the 6th century A.D. Mt. Haguro represents the present and the world of earthly desires and is the start of a sacred pilgrimage known as the Journey of Rebirth that involves traveling through the present, past, and future on these three holy mountains. Those who partake in this journey are known as Yamabushi, mountain monks who revere nature and follow the ancient religion of Shugendo.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gassan Shrine, 31 Motosawa Tachiyazawa Near the top of Mt. Gassan, Shonai-machi, Higashitagawa-gun 990-0733 Yamagata Prefecture
Each of the Three Sacred Mountains of Dewa represents a different world; Mt. Haguro the world of the present, Mt. Gassan the world of the past or the afterlife, and Mt. Yudono the future or rebirth.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dewasanzan Historical Museum, Haguromachi Toge, Tsuruoka 997-0211 Yamagata Prefecture
The museum establishes it as treasure building of Dewa Sanzan Shrine in 1915. I received the designation of the museum method in 1952 and was renamed to "Dewa Sanzan history Museum", and a building as of 1970 was completed. Most to store are articles of the mountaineering asceticism era of the mixture of Buddhism and Shintoism.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dewasanzan-jinja Shrine, Haguroyama-３３番地 Haguromachi Touge, Tsuruoka, Yamagata 997-0211, Japan
From the ancient times, it has been considered to be one of life courtesy to visit both the Ise Grand Shrine to the west and Dewa Sanzan to the east.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dewasanzan Shrine Sanshingosaiden, Haguroyama Haguromachi Touge, Tsuruoka, Yamagata 997-0211, Japan
From the ancient times, it has been considered to be one of life courtesy to visit both the Ise Grand Shrine to the west and Dewa Sanzan to the east.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yudonosan Shrine, 7 Tamugimata Rokujurimata, Tsuruoka 997-0532 Yamagata Prefecture
Each of the Three Sacred Mountains of Dewa represents a different world; Mt. Haguro the world of the present, Mt. Gassan the world of the past or the afterlife, and Mt. Yudono the future or rebirth.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tsuruoka Park, Babacho, Tsuruoka 997-0035 Yamagata Prefecture
Tsuruoka Park is one of Yamagata Prefecture's best-known spots for hanami cherry blossom viewing. Join the locals in eating and drinking beneath the 730 cherry trees. The park becomes extra picturesque every spring.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Infant seats available
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Harry20326
October 2023
The whole day was an extremely enjoyable and enlightening experience, as Pure Water, an officially licenced Japanese Tour guide, had done so much groundwork to ensure that everything we wanted to see ( on our very particular list) was included. Yet his meticulous program allowed us to visit all t...
The whole day was an extremely enjoyable and enlightening experience, as Pure Water, an officially licenced Japanese Tour guide, had done so much groundwork to ensure that everything we wanted to see ( on our very particular list) was included. Yet his meticulous program allowed us to visit all the important places in a timely and unhurried fashion. We loved everything we saw and did, and would absolutely recommend Pure Water as a guide for an individualised tour. Pure Water was aware one of us was slightly injured and adjusted things accordingly, without missing anything. He was considerate of our interests and was very knowledgeable about all the relevant sites. His excellent English was beneficial in the museum visit especially in translating signage there. We loved the (very arduous) hike up Mt Haguro; visiting pivotal temples and shrines and collecting goshuin (temple stamps); and the aesthetic vegetarian lunch he suggested and arranged was delicious and unforgettable. As was the Gyokusenji temple, stunning gardens and matcha tea sitting. A personal favourite was ancient Koutaku-ji temple and surrounds, yet the entire day was special. Sake tasting always a fun thing, too! Pure Water made the day memorable, for all his research in arranging everything; in taking the time to get to know us beforehand by email. Would definitely utilise his services for our next visit.