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Mount Haguro Five-Story Pagoda
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Mount Haguro Five-Story Pagoda
羽黒山五重塔
4.5Est. 20Tsuruoka, Tohoku
Overview
10th-century National Treasure pagoda standing in a primeval cedar forest on Mount Haguro.
A National Treasure pagoda standing alone in a primeval cedar forest at the base of Mount Haguro. Built in the 10th century without a single nail, the 29-meter wooden structure is the oldest five-story pagoda in the Tohoku region. The approach through towering cryptomeria trees and past a sacred waterfall creates one of Japan's most atmospheric pilgrimage walks.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 羽黒山五重塔
- Nearest station
- Tsuruoka Station (30 min bus)
- Payment
- Cash only
- Reservations
- not required
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