Begin your day with a morning pickup from your hotel in Tsuruoka. Meet your guide and set off on a journey to explore the Dewa Sanzan, a site of mountain worship for over 1400 years.

Customize your itinerary in advance, selecting your must-see spots from a list of hidden gems in the region. Whether you’re looking to refresh your mind, body, and soul or simply explore the natural beauty of Tsuruoka, your guide will tailor the experience to your preferences.

As you travel, learn about the history and significance of the Dewa Sanzan from your knowledgeable guide. Discover the spiritual traditions that have drawn pilgrims to these mountains for centuries.
Choose 2 to 3 sites for a 4-hour tour. If you are on a 6 hour tour, you can see 3 to 4 sites. Please inform your guide post booking of the sites you would like to see from the list below:
Mt. Haguro
Hagurosan Five-Story Pagoda
Gassan Shrine
Dewasanzan Historical Museum
Dewasanzan Shrine
Dewasanzan Shrine Sanshingosaiden
Yudonosan Shrine
Tsuruoka Park

Recommended Itinerary from the Supplier:
-10-Hour Private Dewa Sanzan Tour

8:00 AM – Meet your guide at your hotel
Meet your private guide at your hotel and begin your Dewa Sanzan sightseeing tour.

9:00 AM – Visit Mt. Haguro & Hagurosan Five-Story Pagoda
Walk along the historic cedar-lined pilgrimage path and see the National Treasure five-story pagoda.

11:30 AM – Visit Dewasanzan Shrine Sanshingosaiden
Visit the main shrine of the Three Sacred Mountains of Dewa, an important center of Shugendo mountain worship.

12:30 PM – Lunch Break
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant at your own expense.

1:30 PM – Visit Gassan Shrine
Explore the sacred shrine on Mt. Gassan, representing the world of the past in the Dewa Sanzan pilgrimage tradition.

4:00 PM – Visit Yudonosan Shrine
Visit the most sacred site of the Dewa Sanzan pilgrimage, known for its unique spiritual traditions.

6:00 PM – Return to Tsuruoka Central & Tour Ends

Return to central Tsuruoka with your guide, where the tour ends.