Risshaku-ji Temple (Yamadera)

About

Climb over 1000 steps to a mountain temple with insane views.

Why go

• The views are incredible
• Magical during winter, picturesque and serene
• One of those places that stays with you

Must try

• Climb 1,015 stone steps through a cedar forest
• Explore the numerous temple buildings
• See the ancient statue of Theotokos (Maria Kannon)

Pro tips

• Take the JR Senzan Line from Sendai or Yamagata
• Bring water

Good to know

• Stone steps are frozen in winter

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Rating

4.5 / 5 (8873 reviews)

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