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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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![Tsuruoka's Historic Sites]( "Tsuruoka's Historic Sites")
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![Yamagata: Food Guide]( "Yamagata: Food Guide")
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![Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service]( "Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service")
3Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service
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![Ginzan Onsen Caps Visitor Numbers This Winter]( "Ginzan Onsen Caps Visitor Numbers This Winter")
4Ginzan Onsen Caps Visitor Numbers This Winter
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![Tsuruoka's Zenpoji]( "Tsuruoka's Zenpoji")
5Tsuruoka's Zenpoji
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![Breathless on Mount Haguro]( "Breathless on Mount Haguro")
6Breathless on Mount Haguro
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![A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama]( "A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama")
7A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama
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![The Uesugi Clan]( "The Uesugi Clan")
8The Uesugi Clan
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![Blessing of the Yamabushi]( "Blessing of the Yamabushi")
9Blessing of the Yamabushi
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![Lake Takadate, Tsuruoka]( "Lake Takadate, Tsuruoka")
10Lake Takadate, Tsuruoka
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![Yamagata: Food Guide]( "Yamagata: Food Guide")
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![Conquering Yamadera in Winter]( "Conquering Yamadera in Winter")
2Conquering Yamadera in Winter
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![Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival]( "Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival")
3Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival
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![Yamagata Christmas Market]( "Yamagata Christmas Market")
4Yamagata Christmas Market
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![Zao Snow Monster Festival]( "Zao Snow Monster Festival")
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![Ginzan Onsen Caps Visitor Numbers This Winter]( "Ginzan Onsen Caps Visitor Numbers This Winter")
6Ginzan Onsen Caps Visitor Numbers This Winter
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![Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service]( "Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service")
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![Tendo Ningen Shogi]( "Tendo Ningen Shogi")
8Tendo Ningen Shogi
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![Ginzan Onsen in Winter]( "Ginzan Onsen in Winter")
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![Kasedori Festival]( "Kasedori Festival")
10Kasedori Festival
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Upcoming Yamagata Events
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..
Culture
Yamagata Snow Festival 2025
Yamagata hosts a winter festival on the first weekend of February 2017.
Activities
Zao Snow Monster Festival 2025
The Zao Snow Monsters rival Nagano's Snow Monkeys in popularity and they are one of Japan's winter attractions not to be..
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
Robata Restaurant in Zao Onsen
Alena EckelmannMongolian BBQ a la Genghis Khan: expect to eat a lot of lamb
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..
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..