Camp in the great outdoors 1,350 m above ground! Kick back and feast your eyes on mesmerizing natural views the likes of which you’ve never seen exclusive only to the adventurous spirits who make their way up Tengendai Kogen!   Unequipped for the journey? Fret not, because all required camping equipment is included in the camp packages! You can even rent additional trekking equipment and book a guided trek for your trip if you’d like to explore the mountain routes!   Camp spaces are limited, so make your bookings early to avoid any disappointments!   Promotion Period   17th June 2023 (Saturday) ~ 22nd October 2023 (Sunday)   For more information (rental prices, camp package prices etc.) please refer to this website .   * Free for children below elementary school age * Ropeway and lift tickets are sold separately.   Contact   Tengendai Kogen  (Japanese)   〒992-1461 Shirabu Onsen Tengendai, Yonezawa-shi, Yamagata   TEL: 0238-55-2236 FAX: 0238-55-2127  

The Yakushi Triad is a common sculptural depiction of the Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, as the central figure accompanied by his attendants, Nikko Bosatsu and Gakko Bosatsu, on his right and left respectively. Yakushi Nyorai is said to ward off any and all forms of disease, and he is distinguished by his signature medicine jar in his left hand. This particular triad once belonged to Dainichiji temple, one of four temples located at the historically revered Mount Yudono. It was relocated in an effort to evade destruction from the anti-Buddhist movement ( haibutsu kishaku ) in the Meiji period. The triad will be available for public viewing for the first time in over a hundred years from June to September 2023!   Stop by, make a prayer, and maybe take a dip in the nearby hot springs at Onogawa Onsen too!   Viewing Period   1st June 2023 (Thursday) ~ 30th September 2023 (Saturday) Visiting Hours: 9:00 am ~ 4:00 pm   * Please approach the reception counter if you wish to view the Yakushi Triad   Location   Kinoene Daikokuten Honzan Hojuji Temple 2580 Onogawa-machi, Yonezawa-shi, Yamagata   Fees   Individuals – 300 yen Groups (15 pax and above) – 200 yen   Free entry for children of middle school age and below   Goshuin Information   Goshuin are stamps that were traditionally handwritten by the shrine or temple monks for the visitor as proof of their visit. A limited edition goshuin drawn using gold ink will be distributed during this period. It also provides the visitor with blessings of longevity and good health.     Special Night Viewing – Benevolence Bathed in Lights   Stop by at night on the following weekends for a wholly illuminated view of the sculptures!   Viewing Days (Weekends)   15 and 16 July, 29 and 30 July, 5 and 6 August, 19 and 20 August, 2 and 3 September, 16 and 17 September, 30 September   Visiting hours: 7:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm   Fees   Individuals – 500 yen Groups (15 pax and above) – 300 yen   Free entry for children of middle school age and below   Goshuin Information A limited edition goshuin drawn using silver ink will be distributed only on night viewing days. Like the gold version, it provides the visitor with blessings of longevity and good health.   Contact Kinoene Daikokuten Honzan Hojuji temple   〒992-0076 2580 Onogawa-machi, Yonezawa-shi, Yamagata TEL: 0238-32-2929 (Japanese)   Check out the webpage  (Japanese) for more information.  

To commemorate 75 years of performing as Min’yo Ikka once more, the traditional performance troupe is holding a concert, Festival Sounds, for all to join! Take a leap into the past with the sounds of tradition resounding around you!   Date: 18th June 2023 (Sunday) Time: 1:30 pm (Doors open: 1:00 pm)   Venue Denkoku no Mori, Okitama Cultural Hall Performers Min’yo Ikka and Yonezawa Ohayashiren, guest starring Yamagata ‘Ai’ Samurai Troupe   Ticket prices 1,500 yen if preordered, 2,000 yen if purchased on the day itself   Contact (Tickets and other queries) Min’yo Ikka 〒992-0017 3-48 Sakuragi-cho, Yonezawa-shi, Yamagata TEL: 0238-23-4746   Denkoku no Mori Okitama Cultural Hall 〒992-0052 1-2-1 Marunouchi, Yonezawa-shi, Yamagata TEL: 0238-26-8000   ※    For more information, please check their website  (Japanese).  

It’s getting warmer now, and Tengendai Kogen will be open for summer starting from 9th June 2023 (Friday)! The summer schedule is jam-packed full of events and happenings for visitors to enjoy their journey up the mountain!   Mt. Nishi-Azuma Pre-Opening Safety Prayer Ceremony Date: 9th June 2023 (Friday) Time: 10:00 am Location: Koufuku no Kane (Bell of Bliss) Square   The paths and lifts will be open to visitors after the prayer ceremony concludes.   Contact Tengendai Kogen 〒992-1461 Shirabu Onsen Tengendai, Yonezawa-shi, Yamagata TEL: 0238-55-2236   Tengendai Kogen website  

Event flyer PDF   This post contains the following information: -    Nearby Carparks -    Traffic Information -    Seating information for the Battle of Kawanakajima -    Refreshments Booths location   Parking Information Please refrain from parking your cars at the nearby supermarkets or convenience stores. Free parking is available near Matsugasaki Shrine.   Parking at the following locations will also be free on 3rd May: -    Yonezawa City Hall (400 lots) -    Saxa Inc. (350 lots) -    Fujikura Automative Asia Ltd. (150 lots) -    Okitama Sogo Shicho Office   Traffic Information Traffic is expected to be congested during the festive period, especially on 3rd May. Regulations will be enforced along the routes shown on the access map (page 4 of the event flyer) to allow the processions to proceed safely. Please take note of the dates and times that the traffic controls are enforced below:   Orange path – Min’you Nagashi Folk Dance Parade route. Closed on 29th April, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Green path (solid lines) – Buteishiki procession route. Regulations in effect on 2nd May, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Blue and red paths – Uesugi Parade routes. Regulations in effect on 3rd May, 9:50 am – 11:40 am Orange dotted path – Battle of Kawanakajima site. Regulations in effect on 3rd May, 11:00 am – 4:30 pm Yellow path (outside Uesugi Shrine) – Regulations in effect on 28th April, 9:00 am to 3rd May, 10:00 pm   Please also note that bus frequency will be reduced on 29th April and on 3rd May. Battle of Kawanakajima spectators can park their bicycles near Matsukawa Kasenshiki (Matsu Riverbank)   Battle of Kawanakajima Seating Information The green areas marked as 一般席 on page 4 of the flyer are free seats. Tickets for reserved seats can be purchased on Rakuten Ticket . For more information on reserved seating, please check this post .   Refreshments Booths Refreshments will be sold in booths along Denkoku no Mori, and near Aioi bridge at the Matsukawa Kasenshiki (Matsu Riverbank).   Event Information Highlights on 29th April Highlights on 2nd May Highlights on 3rd May