Dewa Sanzan 3-Day Trekking Tour: Mount Gassan, Mount Yudono, and Mount Haguro
Embark on a transformative 3-day journey through the Dewa Sanzan, Japan’s ancient and sacred mountains. This tour invites you to hike along historic pilgrimage trails, walking in the footsteps of ascetics while connecting with the spirit of the past. Through this immersive trekking experience, you will discover the profound, spiritual world of Japanese mountain worship (Sangaku Shinko).
Dewa Sanzan 3-Day Trekking Tour: Mount Gassan, Mount Yudono, and Mount Haguro
This 4-day tour takes you across all three sacred peaks. It is designed as a trekking tour, meaning you don’t need heavy-duty mountaineering boots to join. The maximum walking time is around 6 hours per day. Rest assured, a certified guide from the Japan Mountain Guides Association will ensure your safety every step of the way as you explore the wonders of Dewa Sanzan.
Itinerary
On your first day, simply take the Shinkansen or fly into Yamagata Station or Yamagata Airport on your own. From there, our private vehicle will be waiting to pick you up.
After checking into a lovely mountain resort, we will hold a briefing to prepare for the days ahead, followed by a delicious dinner to fuel up for tomorrow’s adventure.
Today, we ascend Mount Gassan, the main peak of the Dewa Sanzan. A chairlift will whisk us up to the 1,500-meter mark, where we begin our 3-hour hike to the 1,984-meter summit. You can experience the striking remnants of snow fields through July, or enjoy the vibrant autumn foliage if you visit in September.
After descending, we will purify and refresh our bodies in a wonderful natural hot spring (onsen) before heading out to a fantastic local restaurant for dinner.
In the morning, we head to Mount Yudono Shrine, the most sacred and hidden sanctuary of the Dewa Sanzan. Passing through multiple torii gates, you will discover a mystical shrine integrated into nature, where a giant, hot-spring-carved rock is enshrined as a deity. Visiting this holy site is said to grant a spiritual rebirth and a fresh start in life.
In the afternoon, we tackle the famous 2,000 stone steps of Mount Haguro to visit the Dewa Sanzan Shrine, the main site of worship for all three peaks. As you climb through a majestic grove of ancient cedar trees, a 1,000-year-old five-story pagoda and the massive thatched-roof shrine will appear before you, letting you truly feel the living spirit of ancient Japanese mountain worship.
On your final day, enjoy a wonderful breakfast at the resort before checking out. We will then head toward the Shinkansen station. Along the way, we will stop by a local souvenir center so you can pick up unique keepsakes to remember your journey. Afterward, we will drop you off at the station to catch your bullet train back to Tokyo, bringing your unforgettable adventure to a close.
The Trip Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Trip Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Train ticket from/to Tokyo
- Visa Charges
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
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Frequently asked Questions
General
Mount Gassan is a moderately accessible trekking route, suitable for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness, even if you don't have prior hiking experience. Since we use a chairlift to reach the 1,500-meter mark, the actual ascent takes only about 3 hours. As long as you know what to expect and are mentally prepared for a steady mountain walk, you can easily complete and enjoy this trek.
On average, you will walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. Some days are lighter, with only around 3 hours of walking, while our longest trekking day will be roughly 6 hours. The pace is steady, and there are plenty of spots to rest and take in the sacred scenery along the way.
