yamadera temple Tendai sect Hoshusan Risshaku temple

Founded in 860 AD by Jikaku Daishi Ennin, the third head of Tendai, this sacred mountain represents the Tohoku region.

"The silence and the sound of cicadas that penetrate the rocks"

It is also known for Matsuo Basho's haiku.

Blessed with rich nature, you can enjoy the atmosphere of each season: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.