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Yamagata Shrine

Iwaneaswa Sanzan Shrine

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岩根沢三山神社

Iwaneaswa Sanzan Shrine is a historic mountain shrine, a major trailhead for Dewa Sanzan.

Iwaneaswa Sanzan Shrine
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What it is

  • A shrine in Nishikawa Town, Yamagata Prefecture.
  • Originally a Tendai sect temple founded in 1387.
  • Became a shrine in 1870 due to Shinto and Buddhism separation.
  • A major trailhead for Dewa Sanzan.

What to see

  • Current buildings constructed in 1841.
  • Main hall is a National Important Cultural Property.
  • Main hall is Tohoku region's largest wooden building.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

山形県西村山郡西川町岩根沢 Open in Google Maps

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