[Yamagata Prefecture] Rissekiji Temple (Yamadera) forms part of the four-temple corridor including Chusonji, Motsuji, and Zuiganji.

Rishakuji Temple in Yamagata Prefecture. Common name: Yamadera (Yamadera) was founded by Jikaku Daishi Ennin in 860 at the request of Emperor Seiwa...

Edit3.512023.07.22

[Yamagata Prefecture] Why not enjoy viewing the history of safflower culture from Yamadera and Risshakuji in Yamagata Prefecture?

Did you know that the prefectural flower of Yamagata Prefecture is safflower? Yamagata Prefecture is the largest producer of safflower in Japan. Tracing its history, Yamagata also...

tryworks.oka2022.03.19

[Miyagi Prefecture] The demon-slaying legend of brothers Iwajiro and Iwasaburo passed down in Akiu, one of the leading hot spring towns in Tohoku

NEFT Editorial Department2021.11.02

[Yamagata Prefecture] Yamagata Prefecture is full of famous places to see autumn leaves! Let's go out on this next holiday

When it comes to autumn leaves in Tohoku, Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture and Shirakami Mountains in Aomori Prefecture are famous, but Yamagata Prefecture also has many famous places for autumn leaves. It varies depending on the location...

Harumaki2017.11.07

Autumn tourist season! Can you climb a mountain temple even if you lack exercise? ?

Hojuzan Risshakuji Temple is a Tendai sect temple located in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. This is a scenic spot that is famous nationwide as a mountain temple. Spectacular views from there, power spots...

Chimon2017.10.29