Yudonosan jinja

湯殿山神社

shrine in Tsuruoka

#3 in Tsuruoka / #961 in Japan

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Yudonosan Jinja is a revered Shinto shrine located in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the three sacred sites of the Dewa Sanzan mountains, alongside Gassan and Haguro-san. The shrine is dedicated to the deity of Yudono Mountain and is renowned for its mysterious and sacred atmosphere. Visitors are required to remove their shoes before entering the holy grounds, which feature a natural hot spring that is considered highly sacred. Photography is strictly prohibited within the shrine to maintain its sanctity.

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