Gassan Shrine

月山神社

shrine in Tsuruoka

#4 in Tsuruoka / #962 in Japan

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Gassan Shrine is a revered Shinto shrine located on Mount Gassan in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. It is part of the Dewa Sanzan, a trio of sacred mountains that also includes Mount Haguro and Mount Yudono. The shrine is dedicated to the deity of the mountain, and it serves as a significant pilgrimage site, particularly for followers of Shugendo, a syncretic religion that combines elements of Shinto and Buddhism. Pilgrims often undertake a rigorous trek to reach the shrine, which is situated at a high altitude and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

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