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Yama-dera (山寺, lit. "Mountain Temple") (山号 宝珠山; Sangō Hōshu-zan) is the popular name for the Buddhist temple of Risshaku-ji (立石寺) located northeast of Yamagata, in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. Its main image is a hibutsu statue of Yakushi Nyorai. The temple has been a place for pilgrimage for centuries, and is designated as both a Place of Scenic Beauty and as a National Historic Site It is located within the borders of the Zaō Quasi-National Park. The temple buildings clinging to the steep, forested, rocky hillsides are picturesque and unusual.
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要Quick facts
| Type | Temple |
|---|---|
| Location | Yamagata, Yamagata |
| Founded | 860 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan Place of Scenic Beauty Historic Site of Japan |
| Official website | rissyakuji.jp |
| Nearest stations | Yamadera Station · 356 m Senzan Line Distances are in a straight line; walking routes are longer. |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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問Questions visitors ask
What is Yamadera (Risshaku-ji)?
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Where is Yamadera (Risshaku-ji)?
Yamadera (Risshaku-ji) is in Yamagata, Yamagata. The nearest station is Yamadera Station (about 356 m in a straight line).
When was Yamadera (Risshaku-ji) founded?
860, according to Wikidata.
What are the opening hours of Yamadera (Risshaku-ji)?
Hours and fees change by season and for events. Please check the official website before you go: https://www.rissyakuji.jp/
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