Enjoy safflower culture
Risshaku-ji Chudo (Main Hall)
Yama-dera Temple’s Chudo (Main Hall) was rebuilt in 1356 by Shiba Kaneyori, the first lord of Yamagata Castle. Made of beech wood, the Chudo is the oldest temple building in Japan.
The temple is said to have drawn merchants from Omi, who developed the safflower trade together with local merchants.
At the Chudo, it is possible to see the “Eternal Light of Buddhism”, a ritual fire brought from Enryaku-ji on Mt. Hiei that continues to burn here.
| Address | 4456-1 Oaza-Yamadera, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture |
| Fees | Free of charge (Hall admission fee: 200 yen) |
| Car parking | Available (paid parking only) |
| Barrier-free facilities | |
| Inquiries | TEL：023-695-2816 HP：https://www.yamaderakankou.com/ |
| Access | [JR Senzan Line] Yamagata Station ⇒ Yamadera Station (approx. 20 mins.) Approx. 10-minute walk from Yamadera Station |
Recommended points/experiences
Yama-dera tourist guides provided by KIZAHASHIKAI
| Inquiries | Yama-dera Tourist Information Center (023-695-2816) |
| Fee | 2,000 yen/person (*Does not include admission fee) |
Access from Yama-dera
Approx. 10-minute walk from Yamadera Station
Google Map
Nearby site/facility information
Please refer to the YAMADERA Tourism Association website.
| restaurants, eateries, etc | HP：https://www.yamaderakankou.com/ TEL：023-695-2816 |
| hotels, Japanese-style inns, etc. | HP：https://www.yamaderakankou.com/ TEL：023-695-2816 |