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Yamadera day trip
An atmospheric temple complex clinging to the steep mountainside.
If you're travelling to Sendai in October, be sure to make a day trip to the temple complex Yamadera which has spectacular autumn colours. Literally ?mountain temple' Yamadera is a steep hillside dotted with interesting temple buildings built into the rock face many of which command sweeping views across the valley. There are around a thousand steps to the top of the mountain, but with great photo opportunities and a peaceful, spiritual atmosphere.
Tohoku's most famous visitor the haiku master Matsuo Basho wrote these lines on visiting Yamadera:
Ah this silence
sinking into the rocks
voice of cicada.
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Discover the highlights of rural Tohoku in this week-long add-on itinerary - samurai towns, hot spring villages, and sacred mountains.
Rural Tohoku Trail
Journey north into lesser-known Tohoku to discover the highlights this area has to offer. From samurai towns to temple lodgings on sacred mountains, to soaking in hot springs and tucking into local cuisine at izakaya restaurants, this itinerary makes a perfect add-on to any of our Japan trips.
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