Mount Haguro
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Mount Haguro (羽黒山 Haguro-san?) is one of the Three Mountains of Dewa in the ancient province of Dewa (modern-day Yamagata prefecture). As the lowest of the three mountains, standing at 414m, it is the only one that is accessible throughout the year.
A path of 2,466 stone steps leads to its summit amidst 600 year old sugi trees, past the famous Gojuto (五重塔) five story pagoda and numerous shrines. The steps and the pagoda are listed as National Treasures. The Sanzan Gosaiden temple (三山合祭殿) at the summit venerates the spirits of all three mountains.
The summit can also be reached by a limited bus service. In addition to religious pilgrims, travellers often stay at the Saikan temple lodgings.
 The grounds of the Saikan lodgings. |
 A temple at the top of Mt Haguro. |
 Detailed engraving work atop a temple. |
 Bell and torii |
 Incense |
 Sculpture |
 The path to the summit |
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