THE ROKUJURIGOE KAIDO PILGRIMAGE

Also called "The route to Mt. Yudono ("Yudono-michi")," the Rokujurigoe Kaido is a 39km long hiking trail that traces back 1200 years ago inside Northern Japan's beech forest

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1200

Years of history

Kilometers long

Japanese mummies: the Sokushinbutsu

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Origins of the route

Map of the Shonai region by cartographer Yoshida Hatsusaburo (1955), featuring the sacred Dewa Sanzan mountains at its center. The Rokujurigoe Kaido pilgrimage route is highlighted in red.

The Pilgrimage Route to Mt. Yudono, part of the National Park of Bandai-Asahi

The Rokujurigoe Kaido pilgrimage trail is far more than a scenic route leading to Mt. Yudono. Steeped in Japanese history, it echoes the journey of Matsuo Bashō to what he called “the Narrow End of the World.” Today, it forms part of a designated National Park, with its precious environment safeguarded by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment.

Learn about the Rokujurigoe Kaido

A challenging hike in Northern Japan

You can experience the Rokujurigoe Kaido in different ways: hike it independently using our online resources, join one of our self-guided tours, or, for deeper insights and greater comfort, take part in one of our guided tours.

Our guided tours

HELP US

The future of the Rokujurigoe Kaido is endangered. With the decrease of the national population and the lack of pilgrims, the association members for the protection of the Rokujurigoe Kaido struggle to find volunteers to maintain the route. You can help us protect our pilgrim route's history and environment by walking along its trails.

Learn how.

Walk the pilgrimage route