Yamagata Prefecture
150 Yamabushi training on the top of Mt. Haguro at the Dewa Sanzan Shrine.
The Hassaku Shinto Ritual is a great chance to see around 150 Yamabushi training on the top of Mt. Haguro at the Dewa Sanzan Shrine. This is one of the sacred mountains of the Dewa Sanzan and the lowest lying mountain of the trio.
On the night of the August 31st every year is the Hassaku festival which takes place outside Prince Hachiko shrine, immediately next to Dewa Sanzan Shrine.
After this, on September 1st concludes the Aki-no-mine-iri ritual when hundreds of Yamabushi parade down the stone steps of Mt. Haguro.
Quick Info
Cost
Entry to the festival and performances are free.
Opening Hours
The Hassaku Ritual is a two day event on August 31st and September 1st.
Average Duration
1 – 2 hours
Address
It takes place at the top of Mt. Haguro.
Other tips
Be sure not to block the mountain monks by staying far ahead of their procession.
