Yamadera (Risshakuji Temple)
In Japanese: 山寺（立石寺）
Climb about 1,000 stone steps through cedar forest to temple halls on a cliff, with wide valley views.
Nearby
- Jakushoji Temple (Wakamatsu Kannon) ≈ 20 min by car
- Bunshokan (Former Yamagata Prefectural Office) ≈ 30 min by car
- Kajo Park (Yamagata Castle Ruins) ≈ 35 min by car
- Akiu Otaki Falls ≈ 40 min by car
- Zao Onsen ≈ 40 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 5–10 min walk from Yamadera Station
- Fee
- ¥500
- Good to know
- About 40 min climb one way
- Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-11. Report outdated info