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Dewa Sanzan Shrine Sanshingosaiden

Dewa Sanzan, a nationally famous mountain worship site symbolizing life, death, and rebirth...

Dewa Sanzan is the collective name for three mountains in Yamagata Prefecture: Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan, and Mount Yudono. They are famous nationwide as sacred places for mountain worship and Shugendo. What are Dewa Sanzan? Dewa Sanzan is a group of mountains located in the central part of Yamagata Prefecture...

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