Mount Yudono (湯殿山, Yudono-san) is one of the Three Mountains of Dewa in the ancient province of Dewa (modern-day Yamagata Prefecture). The Yudono-san Shrine, the most holy of the Dewa Sanzan shrines, is located on the mountain.
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| Mount Yudono (湯殿山, Yudono-san) | |
|---|---|
Mount Yudono shrine Entrance | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shinto |
| Location | |
Shown within Japan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 38°31′55″N 139°59′06″E |
Pilgrims have to enter the shrine itself barefoot, and photography is not allowed. Due to heavy winter snowfall, the mountain and shrine are inaccessible for long periods of the year.
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