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Haguro-san is home to Haguro Shugendo and the Dewa Sanzan Yamabushi monks. Explore Haguro-san’s ancient cedar forests, Five Story Pagoda, and thickest thatch roof in Japan.  Haguro-san (Mt. Haguro, 羽黒山はぐろさん) is a 414m (1358 ft.) peak in the Shonai region of Yamagata prefecture best climbed from April to November (although, winter hiking is also very much recommended!). Haguro-san is a level 2 in terms of physical demand, which means it is relatively easy to hike, has a A technical grade, which means it requires little expertise, and you want to allow at least 2 hours for a climb. 