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(UPDATE: The following message does not apply anymore as of the 1st of August, 2024)

Recently, record-breaking heavy rains have caused significant damage in the Tohoku region on the Japan Sea side, resulting in landslides along some sections of the Mt. Gassan to Mt. Yudono pilgrimage trail (including the upper part of Yudono-san Kamman Falls).

As of July 29, recovery work is underway. However, the affected area has become extremely narrow, making passage very dangerous.

For those planning to hike:

1. Please refrain from starting your hike from the Yudono-san side.
2. When descending from Mt. Gassan to the Yudono-san side, please go down toward the Shizu area.

We kindly ask for your cooperation. We will provide updates as the situation changes.

(information provided by the Dewa Sanzan shrine)

＊Live distribution for the year 2024 has ended.

Live cameras have been installed at four locations on Mt. Gassan for a limited period in 2024 and are now operational.

Mt. Gassan Live Cameras in 2024 – https://canview.oidgear.jp/contents/00004/gassan8.html

The live cameras are installed at the following locations. Please refer to the weather and traffic conditions if you plan to visit Mt. Gassan.
● Gassan 8th station parking lot
● Gassan 8th station bus parking lot
● View from Gassan Busshoike Hut (9th station)
● Snow ravine view from Gassan Busshoike Hut (9th station)

As of July 1, 2024, there is a snow ravine approximately 100m near the 9th station and 200m near the summit. Please bring light crampons or trekking poles.