Gassan Shrine
月山神社
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- 山形県東田川郡庄内町立谷沢字本澤31
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History
Matsuo Bashō climbed Mount Gassan and composed a verse about its moon and cloud peaks.
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Explore the grounds
An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.
Landmarks on this map
Summit Principal Shrine
Principal shrine at the summit, reached during the mountain’s seasonal opening.
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Visiting information
Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.
Getting there
The prefectural guide describes an approximately three-hour ascent from Gassan’s eighth station via the Haguro approach; it requires mountain equipment and notes snow often remains into late July.
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Access & etiquette
The operator lists the summit opening season as July 1–September 15. The prefectural page’s dated season is 2025; another operator festival page differs, so the exact 2026 closing date remains uncertain.