Timeline
09:00
Arrive at Yamadera (Ryūshaku-ji) as it opens. Climb the 1,110 steps to see the wind-sculpted stones and the temple where the sacred flame is tended daily.
09:45
Walk 7 minutes SE to the Yamadera Bashō Museum. Enjoy the exhibits of Bashō's poetry in the park of Fuga-no-Kuni across the valley.
10:00
Continue 9 minutes SE to the Yamadera Goto Museum of Art to view the European art collection.
Local tip
There are no food or drink options listed in the immediate vicinity of these stops. Plan to bring water and snacks, or check the route for dining options near Yamadera Station before or after your visit.
Check before you go
- Yamadera Station is a 10-minute walk from the temple entrance.
- Admission to Yamadera is ¥500.
- Since there are no food/drink shops in the provided context, ensure you have provisions for your hike.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Yamagata (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).