Yamadera Rissyaku-ji Temple in Winter | Yamagata Japan

【冬の山寺】宝珠山 立石寺の風景

I visited and worshiped at Hojusan Rissyaku-ji Temple in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture Japan, which is commonly known as Yamadera. Hojusan Rissyaku-ji Temple was erected in the second year of Jōgan (860) by Ennin, the third Tendai-zasu lord. It is crowded with many tourists during the season when you can enjoy the seasonal scenery such as autumn leaves and the fresh green season, but in winter the approach road was slippery due to snow, so people were sparse. I would like to visit again when the fresh greenery and autumn leaves are beautiful.