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Mt. Haguro
is one of the Three Mountains of Dewa in the ancient province of Dewa . As the lowest of the three mountains, standing at , it is the only one that is accessible throughout the year....
(羽黒山 Haguro-san), part of the Three Mountains of Dewa
Three Mountains of Dewa
The refer to the three sacred mountains of Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan and Mount Yudono, which are clustered together in the ancient province of Dewa...
(出羽三山 Dewa Sanzan). It connects directly to the main temple of the complex through a long passageway that climbs further up the mountain. Elaborate Gohonbo Bassho-zen meals are served to visitors. Traditionally, it is reached by climbing up 2,466 stone steps up the side of the mountain, but it can also be reached by car or bus.