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Risshakuij Temple

4456-1 Yamadera, Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture 999-3301 , Japan
+81 23-695-2002
Ranked #1 of 19 attractions in Yamagata
4.5 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Traveller Description: The temple known by the locals as "Yamadera" was founded in 860 AD by Ennin, as a subsidiary of Enryakuji temple in Kyoto. Its main building Konpon... more »
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Tokyo
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

There are more than 800 stairs to the top. But it is worth climbing. There are many stone images of Buddha on the way. The view from the top of the monutain is splendid. The good exercise made me hungry. There are some delicious restaurants at the bottom. More

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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW
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77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011
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56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011
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