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Yamagata
From Yamadera's trails to Zao Onsen's hot springs
Top Attractions in Yamagata
Around Yamagata
Yamagata Top 10
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![A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama]( "A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama")
1A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama
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![Lake Takadate, Tsuruoka]( "Lake Takadate, Tsuruoka")
2Lake Takadate, Tsuruoka
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![Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service]( "Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service")
3Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service
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![Yamagata: Food Guide]( "Yamagata: Food Guide")
4Yamagata: Food Guide
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![Tsuruoka's Zenpoji]( "Tsuruoka's Zenpoji")
5Tsuruoka's Zenpoji
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![The Uesugi Clan]( "The Uesugi Clan")
6The Uesugi Clan
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![Tsuruoka's Historic Sites]( "Tsuruoka's Historic Sites")
7Tsuruoka's Historic Sites
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![Ginzan Onsen Caps Visitor Numbers This Winter]( "Ginzan Onsen Caps Visitor Numbers This Winter")
8Ginzan Onsen Caps Visitor Numbers This Winter
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![Blessing of the Yamabushi]( "Blessing of the Yamabushi")
9Blessing of the Yamabushi
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![Breathless on Mount Haguro]( "Breathless on Mount Haguro")
10Breathless on Mount Haguro
Tsuruoka
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![Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival]( "Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival")
1Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival
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![Nagai Snow Lantern Festival]( "Nagai Snow Lantern Festival")
2Nagai Snow Lantern Festival
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![Zao Snow Monster Festival]( "Zao Snow Monster Festival")
3Zao Snow Monster Festival
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![Yamagata: Food Guide]( "Yamagata: Food Guide")
4Yamagata: Food Guide
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![Kasedori Festival]( "Kasedori Festival")
5Kasedori Festival
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![Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service]( "Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service")
6Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service
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![Snow Shoveling Race in Hijiori Onsen]( "Snow Shoveling Race in Hijiori Onsen")
7Snow Shoveling Race in Hijiori Onsen
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![Tendo Ningen Shogi]( "Tendo Ningen Shogi")
8Tendo Ningen Shogi
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![A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama]( "A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama")
9A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama
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![Conquering Yamadera in Winter]( "Conquering Yamadera in Winter")
10Conquering Yamadera in Winter
Yamagata City
Upcoming Yamagata Events
Snow Shoveling Race in Hijiori Onsen 2025
Held every February in Hijiori Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture, a unique snow shoveling race challenges participants to dig through snow..
Activities
Zao Snow Monster Festival 2024-2025
Every winter, Mount Zao in Yamagata Prefecture becomes overrun with hordes of “snow monsters.” This natural spectacle is calle..
Culture
Yutagawa Onsen Plum Festival 2025
The Yamagata hot springs town of Yutagawa Onsen has many good reasons to visit, and if you're a flower lover the Yutagawa Onsen..
Where to eat in Yamagata
Food
Yamagata: Food Guide
Farah BassyouniYamagata is called the “Food Kingdom” of Japan, and for good reason. If you’re looking for warm, wholesome dishes that feel li..
Food
Gourmet Guide to Tsuruoka City
Tom RoseveareDesignated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2014, Tsuruoka is blessed with a diverse food culture thanks to the nature’..
Food
Tomitaya Zao Onsen
Hannah WarrenUnlike most of Japan, lamb is popular in this part of Yamagata, and it is almost always eaten barbeque style.
Places to stay in Yamagata
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Accommodation
Ginzan Onsen in Winter
Alena EckelmannTaisho era-style Ginzan Onsen in Yamagata Prefecture let's you travel back in time
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Walking around Zao Onsen Town
Jerome LeeZao Onsen town is located in Yamagata Prefecture, and JR East Pass holders are able to get there from Tokyo station via a 2.5 hour..
Accommodation
Fujiya Ginzan Ryokan
Clifford BernsteinThe Fujiya Ginzan is a modern architectural accomplishment in a centuries old ryokan, breathing new life into a traditionally luxurious..
Latest Yamagata Reports
Culture
Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service
Tiffany AguilarFrom January 11th to February 28th, you can conveniently access Zao Onsen by shuttle bus service.
Activities
A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama
Tiffany AguilarIf a full body hot spring bath isn't your thing, consider the next best option–baths just for your feet.
Culture
Breathless on Mount Haguro
Arlene BastionThe tiring walk up Haguro to reach Sanjin Gosaiden goes through ancient cedar forests and provide mental stamina, but the Shrine..