Saikan
Shinto shrine in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
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Saikan (斎館, Saikan) is a sprawling temple lodging atop Mt. Haguro (羽黒山 Haguro-san), part of the Three Mountains of Dewa (出羽三山 Dewa Sanzan) in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.[1] It was previously known as Kezō-in (華蔵院).[2][3]
Coordinates38°42′12″N 139°58′48″E
| Saikan (斎館) | |
|---|---|
A twisting hallway in Saikan. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shinto |
| Location | |
  Shown within Japan | |
| Coordinates | 38°42′12″N 139°58′48″E |
 Glossary of Shinto | |
Layout
Saikan connects directly to the main temple of the complex through a long passageway that climbs further up the mountain.
Accommodation
Elaborate Gohonbo Bassho-zen meals are served to visitors.
Access
Traditionally, the lodgings are reached by climbing up 2,466 stone steps up the side of the mountain, but it can also be reached by car or bus.
A simple breakfast.
One of many large tatami rooms for guests.
Hallway.
