Gassan Shrine

Yudonosan trail

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Yudonosan Shrine

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Green hiking tracks
From July to early September

This little mountain lodge serves meals,snacks and drinks to the hikers.
It is also a mountain lodging option for
those who wish to stay for the night in
Mt. Gassan. We ask for the visitors whowish to take a rest or eat their lunch box
inside to buy a little something inside
the shop as a participation for the innʼ smaintenance fees.

Autumn grass
From mid-September to October

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LegendDo NOT turn left at this point, as this willbring you to Hijiori Onsen. If you want tocontinue to Mt. Yudono, you need totake the path forward. Please make sure
you have enough energy and watersupplies with you before continuing
further. The elevation loss is rather harsh.

This is the most dangerous part of thetrail to Mt. Yudono. From this point, youwill ﬁnd a succession of ladders that you
will have to climb down in order to getto Mt. Yudono. In case of rainy weather,
the ladders can become very slippery.
Please be very cautious when climbing
down this part.

Photos are forbidden from this point.
The reason lies in the giant red rock from
where Mt. Yudonoʼ s holy hot water isgushing out. It contains a holy deity thatshall not be represented, neither inphotos, videos, nor drawings. Pleaserefrain from taking pictures.
The puriﬁcation ritual costs 500 yen perperson.

With the KMZ files of the hiking map, you
can see the itinerary in real time on yoursmartphone with the app of your choice(Google Earth, Alltrails...)

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Distance (km)This is the ﬁnal step of Mt. Gassanʼ shiking trail. Nearby, you will ﬁnd toilet

Download the KMZ ﬁle!

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Hiking season:
July 1st - September 15th** Hiking trails are practicable until Early
October but the buildings (lodges,restaurants, toilets...) are closed past thisdate.

Accommodation
ShrineShop/Store
Shop & Restaurant
Emergency Lodge

View point
ToiletLadders
Parking
Bus Stop

Waterfall

Hiking Trail

Manai Shrine
Busshōike goya Lodge & Café

Gyōja Gaeshi
Kimeitō Shrine

Distance: 10.5 km
Elevation gain: around 550 meters
Elevation loss: around 1050 meters
Required time: 2 hours and half (Gassan trail)
3 hours (Yudonosan trail)

You can rest at Gassan Chōjō Goyabehind you ﬁrst.

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and a resting area called Gassan ChōjōGoya. They provide food and lodging.
You can continue further to Mt. Yudono
or go back to Tsuruoka, or also try theother hiking trails (not included in thisbrochure).

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Gassan Hachigōme bus stop
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Elevation (m)Gassan Resthouse

You will see...

Mount Gassan's highest point
Kaji Inari Shrine

Gassan-jinja Shrine

Mt. Ubagatake

Arrival at the top ofMt. Gassan

Departure from Mt.
Gassan to Mt. Yudono
Gassan Chōjō Goya

Yudonosan
Senninzawa Sanrōjo
Shōzokuba crossing(turn right to go to Mt. Yudono)

Ushikubi crossing

End of the trail toMt. Yudono

Shuttle bus stop

Waterfall

Yudonosan Senninzawa

For inquiries in English, please contact us at:Tsuruoka Tourist Information Office
Phone: (+81)235-25-7678 or (+81)235-26-1218
Email address: tsuruoka@degam.jp

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Busshōike GoyaThis is where the bus to Gassan
Hachigome will drop you. Inside thebuilding, you will ﬁnd a small
restaurant/café, souvenirs andequipment (sunhats, sunglasses...). The
toilet are located in the other building
facing Gassan Resthouse.

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