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Yamagata Private Tour - Midagahara Marsh and pond
Midagahara Marsh and pond
Yamagata Private Tour - The huge Marsh extended 1450 to 1500 meters level
The huge Marsh extended 1450 to 1500 meters level
Yamagata Private Tour - Mt. Gassan
Mt. Gassan
Yamagata Private Tour - Five story pagoda at Mt. Haguro
Five story pagoda at Mt. Haguro
Yamagata Private Tour - Haguro Shrine
Haguro Shrine
Yamagata Private Tour - Gyokusenji Temple
Gyokusenji Temple
Yamagata Private Tour - Temple's garden
Temple's garden
Yamagata Private Tour - Maccha tea and sweets
Maccha tea and sweets
Yamagata Private Tour - My car Subaru Impreza XV
My car Subaru Impreza XV

Trekking holy mountain Gassan Midagahara Marsh and Beautiful flower temple "Gyokusenji" on its foot

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Yamagata Tour Guide - Kenichi K.

Joined 2024

Kenichi K.
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Yamagata Prefecture, blessed with beautiful nature of mountains, seashore, waterfalls, has been deemed holy place and object of worship from ancient time. And temples and shrines at the foot of such mountains are full of lush green, or autumn foliage and beautiful flowers.

Itinerary

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08:30 AM

Meeting Point

Sakata Port, Sakata Station, Tsuruoka Station, or Shonai Airport

10:30 AM

Mt. Gassan Midagahara Marsh near 8th Station

2 hours-drive from Starting Point take you to 8th station of holy mountain Gassan. Behin From there walk about 10 minutes and you will arrive at the Midahara Shrine and Midahara pilgrims’ inn.d the shrine extends the magnificent marsh of Midagahara. There you will find scattered ponds of various sizes, called “chito”, after which the wetland took its nickname of “Iroha Forty-eight Ponds.”

01:20 PM

Restaurant of Hotel Kyukamura Shonai-Haguro

You may take light lunch such as curry rice or Japanese Soba noodle at bright sunbeam restaurant.

02:40 PM

Hagurosan Shrine

The 2,446 stone steps along Mount Haguro’s approach – on the Ishidan Stone Step Pilgrimage, you climb these steps wearing a white sash. Walking surrounded by mystical cedar trees refreshes the mind and body! We went to experience this “journey of rebirth”!

04:00 AM

Gyokusenji Temple

Gyokusenji Temple, established in 1251 by Ryozen Homyo, a disciple of Dogen (the founder of Soto Zen Buddhism), is affiliated with the Soto School of Zen Buddhism.

Renowned for its Zen garden, Gyokusenji’s garden has earned the distinction of being listed in the National Monuments of Scenic Beauty registry since 1982. You can also enjoy and appreciate matcha green tea and Japanese sweets with a view of the garden in a quiet, tranquil and peaceful temple's room. So much different from busy gardens of famous temples and shrines in Kyoto!

Ending Point

Sakata Port, Sakat Station, Tsurukoka Station, or Shonai Airport

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

-Guiding fee

-Private car driving fee inclusive of gasoline, toll, parking

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What‘s not included

-Lunch and drinks

-Entrance fee to Gyokusenji Temple, approx. 500 yen per person

Tour Important Information

-This tour is for the party up to three persons. If you are the party over four persons, please consult me as we need to arrange for different logistics.

-Gassan Midagahara Marsh near 8th station is accessible only between end June and late October due to the road closure in winter season. So, in such season, 2446 stone steps walk to Hagurosan Shrine may be skipped by using the car instead. To the contrary, in the season when the access road to 8th station is not available, we may enjoy walking on stone steps lined with very tall and old cedar trees deep in the mountains.

-This tour involves a lot of walking as said, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

-This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.

-This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible.

-Please let me know if you have dietary restriction.

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Yamagata Tour Guide - Kenichi K.

Joined 2024

Kenichi K.
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About Tour Guide Kenichi K.

I would be very glad to guide overseas tourists based on my various working experiences over 30 years in a general trading house, including overseas clients' guide in Japanese local cities, being aware of their interests and viewpoints learned through my engagement with various clients during my overseas assignments (10 years in total) and business trips to some 40 countries.

During the past 10 years living in Akita City (northern Japan), I could greatly expand my outdoor activities such as trekking (not only green season but also winter snowshoe hiking), skiing, and experiencing various local traditional festivals, fireworks festival, hot spring lodges stay with local cuisines/Sake etc. I would very much like to share such joy with our valued overseas tourists!

Reviews

A grand adventure, customized to my needs!

Had an amazing time exploring the marvels of Akita with Kenichi-san. Not only was there nary a dull moment, the experiences I had, trekking at the top of Mount Moriyoshi even in the midst of heavy snow to see the Juhyo, the absolute magical sights en route to Lake Towada, and finally, a scenic stroll through Kakunodate... and all throughout, absolutely safe and masterful driving, coupled with a most remarkable level of conscientiousness and preparedness. It was an incredible experience!

Melvin N.

Kenichi K.

Dear Melvin-san, Very glad to learn you really enjoyed our tour to snowy (and cold) world in Akita of this January. It was an exciting experience to do snowshoe trekking in blizzard to me as well! Besides those visited, we have various charming spots in Akita, nearby prefectures, or Tokyo metropolitan area, and I would love to have another opportunity to enjoy tour with you or your friends. Good days and best regards, Kenichi

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