
The temple known by the locals as "Yamadera" was founded in 860 AD by Ennin, as a subsidiary of Enryakuji temple in Kyoto. Its main building Konpon Chudo is built clinging to the... more »
Rime on Trees or Ice Monsters at Mt. Zao are the popular winter phenomenon spotted both on Yamagata side and Miyagi side of Mt. Zao mountain range. Best season is from January to... more »
Okama , a crater lake of Mt. Goshikidake , is popular because the water color changes according to the weather condition. Due to its strong acidity the lake is lifeless. more »
Mt.Gassan is one of the Three Mountains of Dewa and revered as Holy Mountain. The elevation is 1,984 meters. It is an old volcano and the last activity was about 300,000 years ago. more »