Saikan (斎館, ''Saikan'') is a sprawling temple lodging atop
Mt. Haguro (羽黒山 ''Haguro-san''), part of the
Three Mountains of Dewa
The refer to the three sacred mountains of Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan and Mount Yudono, which are clustered together in the ancient province of Dewa (modern-day Yamagata Prefecture). Holy to the Japanese Shinto religion and especially the mou ...
(出羽三山 ''Dewa Sanzan'') in
Yamagata Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku region of Honshu. Yamagata Prefecture has a population of 1,079,950 (1 June 2019) and has a geographic area of 9,325 km² (3,600 sq mi). Yamagata Prefecture borders Akita Prefecture to the nor ...
,
Japan.
It connects directly to the main temple of the complex through a long passageway that climbs further up the mountain. Elaborate ''Gohonbo Bassho-zen'' meals are served to visitors. Traditionally, it is reached by climbing up 2,466 stone steps up the side of the mountain, but it can also be reached by car or bus.
File:Saikan2.jpg, A simple breakfast.
File:Saikan3.jpg, One of many large tatami rooms for guests.
File:Saikan4.jpg, Hallway.
External links
Shinto shrines in Yamagata Prefecture
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