Risshokuji Temple (Yamadera)

Michal Turcel a week ago

8.3.24 many buildings are covered with plastic panels due to renovations, but still beautiful. The ice on the stairs was quite bad, we managed, but several older people fell. The couple that made it look effortless had those shoe spikes strapped on. 2 hours between train arrival and departure was the perfect amount of time for us

Shalom Alexandra 2 months ago

Check for snowfall/snow accumulation before coming in winter. Without snow, it's a lot less impressive with all the dead trees, even on a sunny day. The steps are well defined and easy to walk on (about 1000+!)

Ethan M 3 months ago

This place is absolutely beautiful. The entrance fee (very cheap, around 500 yen if i recall correctly) and the long, hard climb is incredibly worth it. The views of the mountains are spectacular, and the best time to go is during fall leaves time. Everyone else knows this, though, so it may be a bit busy. Unfortunately, it is completely inaccessible to those who can’t climb a lot of stairs.

Mari Palma 4 months ago

Amazing place, I really recommend it, I was lucky to have a sunny day, but it was really cold. You have 1500 steps to go up crossing the forest, and then you will arrive in so many beautiful Temples and with an amazing view. The Shrine is unique.

Pracso Gamings 4 months ago

Such a beautiful temple in the hills of Yamadera, 100% worth the journey from Sendai as even the train ride had some stunning views. The hike up to the top was stunning and was quite easy (although someone was throwing up from exhaustion) and the view from the top was also amazing. Definitely recommend bringing a snack to reward yourself at the top as I did since it makes it so much better.