Tsuruoka & Dewa-Sanzan Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Tsuruoka & Dewa-Sanzan Full-Day Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide

Tsuruoka & Dewa-Sanzan Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

By Japan Guide Agency

Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
10h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

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!

Note1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Activity location

Mt. Haguro
- Haguromachi Toge,
- 997-0211, Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Mt. Haguro
- Haguromachi Toge,
- 997-0211, Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan

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Tsuruoka & Dewa-Sanzan Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

10h
English

Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

P 26,290.27 x 1 AdultP 26,290.27

Total

Until Sat, May 4

What's included, what's not

Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tsuruoka
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private transportation
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Know before you book

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

Activity itinerary

Mt. Haguro

1h

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.

Hagurosan Five-Story Pagoda

1h

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.

Gassan Shrine

1h

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.

Dewasanzan Historical Museum

30m
Admission ticket not included

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.

Dewasanzan Shrine

30m

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.

Dewasanzan Shrine Sanshingosaiden

30m

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.

Yudonosan Shrine

1h

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.

Tsuruoka Park

30m

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.

Location

Activity location

Mt. Haguro
- Haguromachi Toge,
- 997-0211, Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Mt. Haguro
- Haguromachi Toge,
- 997-0211, Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan

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