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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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![Blessing of the Yamabushi]( "Blessing of the Yamabushi")
2Blessing of the Yamabushi
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![Iris Festival at Nagai Ayame Park]( "Iris Festival at Nagai Ayame Park")
3Iris Festival at Nagai Ayame Park
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![Yamagata: Food Guide]( "Yamagata: Food Guide")
4Yamagata: Food Guide
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![Lake Takadate, Tsuruoka]( "Lake Takadate, Tsuruoka")
5Lake Takadate, Tsuruoka
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![The Uesugi Clan]( "The Uesugi Clan")
6The Uesugi Clan
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![Five Days in Yamagata Prefecture]( "Five Days in Yamagata Prefecture")
7Five Days in Yamagata Prefecture
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![Tsuruoka's Zenpoji]( "Tsuruoka's Zenpoji")
8Tsuruoka's Zenpoji
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![Breathless on Mount Haguro]( "Breathless on Mount Haguro")
9Breathless on Mount Haguro
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![Tsuruoka's Historic Sites]( "Tsuruoka's Historic Sites")
10Tsuruoka's Historic Sites
Tsuruoka
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![Yamagata: Food Guide]( "Yamagata: Food Guide")
1Yamagata: Food Guide
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![Zao Snow Monster Festival]( "Zao Snow Monster Festival")
2Zao Snow Monster Festival
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![Millennium Corridor]( "Millennium Corridor")
3Millennium Corridor
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![Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival]( "Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival")
4Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival
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![Ginzan Onsen in Winter]( "Ginzan Onsen in Winter")
5Ginzan Onsen in Winter
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![Conquering Yamadera in Winter]( "Conquering Yamadera in Winter")
6Conquering Yamadera in Winter
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![The Omoshiroyama-Yamadera Trail]( "The Omoshiroyama-Yamadera Trail")
7The Omoshiroyama-Yamadera Trail
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![A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama]( "A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama")
8A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama
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![Tendo Ningen Shogi]( "Tendo Ningen Shogi")
9Tendo Ningen Shogi
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![Trekking on Mount Zao]( "Trekking on Mount Zao")
10Trekking on Mount Zao
Yamagata City
Upcoming Yamagata Events
Culture
Millennium Corridor 2024
From late October until early December, one of the Tohoku region's most popular winter illumination events is set to take place...
Food
Tendo City Nabe Battle 2024
Now in its 27th year, the Tendo City Nabe Battle is held every winter and sees numerous restaurants fight it out – peacefully ..
Culture
Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival 2025
Cold cod soup or dongara jiru is a popular winter dish in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, and the Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival..
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’..
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Shojiya-The Art of Making Soba
Alena EckelmannThe art of making soba at Shojiya restaurant in Yamagata City
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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Onsen
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
Shukubo Temple Lodging at Mount Haguro
Alena EckelmannStay at a temple overnight and try Shojin Ryori, a vegetarian cuisine eaten by Buddhist monks, at Dewa Sanzan in Yamagata Prefecture..
Latest Yamagata Reports
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..
Culture
Tsuruoka's Zenpoji
Arlene BastionZenpoji's plain wood structures beautifully highlight its complex carvings of flora and fauna. Its tradition of a dualistic..