Yudonosan Shrine

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Yudonosan Shrine, Shinto shrine in Japan

Yudonosan Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Tsuruoka located on a mountainside with multiple structures spread across different elevations. The grounds feature winding paths, staircases, and wooded sections, with various altars and worship halls positioned throughout the area.

The shrine was founded to honor mountain deities and became linked to ancient pilgrimage routes that drew people over centuries. Its development is rooted in religious practices that sustained the site through generations.

Visitors come here to perform traditional rituals, leaving candles and offerings at specific spots within the grounds. The shrine's customs and symbols shape how people move through and interact with the space today.

Wear comfortable shoes as there are many steps and uneven terrain throughout the grounds. Plan enough time to explore the full area at a relaxed pace.

The shrine is deeply connected to the worship of sacred waters that visitors use in ritual bathing, giving it a physically healing dimension. This practice sets it apart from many other shrines and makes water a central part of the spiritual experience.

Location: Tsuruoka

Part of: Dewa Sanzan Shrine

Address: 山形県鶴岡市田麦俣字六十里山7

Website: http://dewasanzan.jp/en/publics/index/52

GPS coordinates: 38.54156,139.98609

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:27

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