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Yamadera: The Temple in the Mountain
Alena EckelmannYamadera - "temple in the mountain" - fully lives up to its name: famous haiku poet Basho penned a poem here in praise of the place.
Yamadera is a temple complex on a mountain top northeast of the city of Yamagata in the prefecture of the same name. Its official name is Risshakuji, but it is largely known as Yamadera (literally the" mountain temple ") as it climbs up a steep mountain over several levels It is considered a place of particular beauty and is a registered historical site.
The temple was built in 860 by the priest Ennin and at that time belonged to the Tennai sect. It was expanded during the Kamakura Shogunate before being destroyed after a fire in the 13th century and then rebuilt and made into a Zen temple.
The temple grounds begin at the foot of the mountain and lead up over 1,000 steps and several levels. The unusual location on the sometimes steep mountain slopes as well as the embedding in the surrounding nature inspired the well-known poet Matsuo Basho, who wrote one of his most famous haiku poems here. There is also a museum dedicated to him near the temple, in which one can admire his works.
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Yamadera is served by its own self-named train station, which is located on the JR Senzan line that connects Yamagata City and Sendai.
Yamadera - "temple in the mountain" - fully lives up to its name: famous haiku poet Basho penned a poem here in praise of the place.
Yamadera in Winter. Scenic beauty of a mountain temple in snow and ice
An enjoyable day trip to the historical mountain temple of Yamadera.
Atmospheric in every season, Yamadera is perhaps at its most beautiful in early November when the leaves turn a variety of rich reds and oranges.
Risshakuji is a temple complex of the Tendai Sect in Yamagata Prefecture. Its temple buildings are built up and in the side of a mountain, thus it is known as Yamadera.
Yamadera is a lovely place anytime of the year, but on summer evenings you can take your time and watch the sun set over the valley.
ยามาเดระแปลตรงตัวว่าวัดภูเขาและเป็นชื่อที่เหมาะสมกับสถานที่อย่างยิ่ง เพราะว่ามันเป็นที่ตั้งของวัดที่สร้างอยู่ด้านข้างภูเขา ชื่อทางการของวัดคือริซซัคคุจิ และมีอายุกว่าหนึ่งพันปีซึ่งมีบันไดหลายขั้นเชื่อมอาคารต่าง ๆ และนำทางขึ้นไปสู่ภูเขา
Atop the mountain lies a place rich in history and marked by wondrous beauty.
Visiting mountain temples in Yamagata prefecture
Partez à la découverte des temples montagneux du Yama-dera dans la préfecture de Yamagata !
Yamadera is a location of a mountain temple. Climb to the top and view the entire valley below. Get detailed direction to the location for those traveling by train and those by car. Find out about the temple's long history and even its special spiritual power.
Simak sejarahnya, dan temukan cara terbaik mencapainya
Keindahan permai sebuah kuil gunung dalam salju dan es
Yamadera là một nơi đáng yêu bất cứ lúc nào trong năm, nhưng vào những buổi chiều mùa hè, bạn có thể dành thời gian và ngắm mặt trời lặn trên thung lũng.
Trên đỉnh núi là một nơi giàu lịch sử và được đánh dấu bằng vẻ đẹp kỳ diệu.
Yamadera vào mùa đông. Cảnh đẹp của một ngôi đền trên núi trong tuyết và băng
Ямадэра зимой. Живописные виды горного храма среди снега и льда.
Climbing Yamadera is a fun and manageable hike, rewarding you with amazing views from the top. On the way up, you'll pass several temples and take in the beautiful natural scenery all around.
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This business hotel is the most convenient place to stay in Tendo.
Rustic, handmade soba, available even during the off-season at Yamadera, Yamagata.
Now in its 27th year, the Tendo City Nabe Battle is held every winter and sees numerous restaurants fight it out – peacefully – to be crowned as having the region's number one hot pot dish.
Ichian Soba Restaurant: Tasty soba in Tendō city, Yamagata Prefecture.
Yamadera is a lovely place anytime of the year, but on summer evenings you can take your time and watch the sun set over the valley.
Risshakuji is a temple complex of the Tendai Sect in Yamagata Prefecture. Its temple buildings are built up and in the side of a mountain, thus it is known as Yamadera.
Atmospheric in every season, Yamadera is perhaps at its most beautiful in early November when the leaves turn a variety of rich reds and oranges.