Chokai-Gassan Ryoshonomiya

鳥海月山両所宮

/ Chokai Gassan Ryosho no Miya

Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 JPY
Access
20 min walk
Hours
Open daily

Overview

This shrine uniquely combines the worship of deities from both Mt. Chokai and Mt. Gassan, two of the most sacred mountains in the Tohoku region. Served as the guardian shrine of the Yamagata castle town.

Enshrined Deities

Kurayamatsumi
primary Deity
secondary Deity

God of the moon, night, and the passage of time

Blessings

Shrine Network

Independent independent

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

38.2570, 140.3290

Physical Address

3-8-41 Miya-machi, Yamagata, Yamagata

山形県山形市宮町3-8-41

Access

Yamagata Station (JR Yamagata Shinkansen)

20 min walk

Hours

Open daily

Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team

What is Chokai-Gassan Ryoshonomiya?

This shrine uniquely combines the worship of deities from both Mt. Chokai and Mt. Gassan, two of the most sacred mountains in the Tohoku region. Served as the guardian shrine of the Yamagata castle town.

Where is Chokai-Gassan Ryoshonomiya located?

Chokai-Gassan Ryoshonomiya is located in Yamagata, Yamagata. The full address is: 3-8-41 Miya-machi, Yamagata, Yamagata.