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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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![Yamagata: Food Guide]( "Yamagata: Food Guide")
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![Blessing of the Yamabushi]( "Blessing of the Yamabushi")
2Blessing of the Yamabushi
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![A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama]( "A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama")
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![Breathless on Mount Haguro]( "Breathless on Mount Haguro")
4Breathless on Mount Haguro
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![The Uesugi Clan]( "The Uesugi Clan")
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6Tsuruoka's Zenpoji
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9Ginzan Onsen Caps Visitor Numbers This Winter
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10Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service
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![Zao Snow Monster Festival]( "Zao Snow Monster Festival")
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![Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival]( "Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival")
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![A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama]( "A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama")
5A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama
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6Snow Shoveling Race in Hijiori Onsen
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Upcoming Yamagata Events
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..
Culture
Tendo Ningen Shogi 2025
Tendo Ningen Shogi is a “Human Chess” event that occurs every April in the city of Tendo, Yamagata. Set under rows of blooming..
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
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..
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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..
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..