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Small-Group Dewa Sanzan Pilgrimage Trek with Yamabushi

Tsuruoka, Japan

Small-Group Dewa Sanzan Pilgrimage Trek with Yamabushi

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Overview

Duration

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Join a pilgrimage following the traditional route starting at a Shukubo Pilgrim Lodge and finishing at Dewa Sanzan Shrine.
Experience a metaphoric journey from death to rebirth connecting you to nature and the Kami Gods and Buddha guided by a Yamabushi.
Witness the spiritual sanctuary of Dewa Sanzan Shrine with the Michelin-starred row of cedar trees and thickest thatch roof in Japan on Dewa Sanzan Shrine at the top of Mt. Haguro at Dewa Sanzan.

What to remember

Important info

Not wheelchair accessible. Near public transportation. Not recommended for travelers with back problems. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. No heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking

What's included

Guidance from the Yamabushi. Purification departure ritual at a Shukubo Pilgrim Lodge. Blessing by a priest at Dewa Sanzan Shrine at the top of Mt. Haguro. Japanese to English interpreter. Traditional Dewa Sanzan Pilgrimage Wear (White Hakui, Shime necklace: rental). Donation to help maintain the sustainability of the locals, the culture, and the environment