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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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![Tsuruoka's Zenpoji]( "Tsuruoka's Zenpoji")
2Tsuruoka's Zenpoji
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![Tsuruoka's Historic Sites]( "Tsuruoka's Historic Sites")
3Tsuruoka's Historic Sites
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![Blessing of the Yamabushi]( "Blessing of the Yamabushi")
4Blessing of the Yamabushi
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![The Uesugi Clan]( "The Uesugi Clan")
5The Uesugi Clan
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![Breathless on Mount Haguro]( "Breathless on Mount Haguro")
6Breathless on Mount Haguro
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![Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service]( "Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service")
7Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service
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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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![Lake Takadate, Tsuruoka]( "Lake Takadate, Tsuruoka")
9Lake Takadate, Tsuruoka
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![Yamagata: Food Guide]( "Yamagata: Food Guide")
10Yamagata: Food Guide
Food
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![Yamagata: Food Guide]( "Yamagata: Food Guide")
1Yamagata: Food Guide
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![Tendo Ningen Shogi]( "Tendo Ningen Shogi")
2Tendo Ningen Shogi
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![Zao Snow Monster Festival]( "Zao Snow Monster Festival")
3Zao Snow Monster Festival
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![Ginzan Onsen in Winter]( "Ginzan Onsen in Winter")
4Ginzan Onsen in Winter
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![Trekking on Mount Zao]( "Trekking on Mount Zao")
5Trekking on Mount Zao
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![The Omoshiroyama-Yamadera Trail]( "The Omoshiroyama-Yamadera Trail")
6The Omoshiroyama-Yamadera Trail
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![Kasedori Festival]( "Kasedori Festival")
7Kasedori Festival
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![Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service]( "Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service")
8Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service
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![Shinjo Matsuri]( "Shinjo Matsuri")
9Shinjo Matsuri
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![Hanagasa Matsuri]( "Hanagasa Matsuri")
10Hanagasa Matsuri
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Upcoming Yamagata Events
Culture
Hanagasa Matsuri 2025
Hanagasa Matsuri is a dance festival which originiated in Obanazawa but is now celebrated across Yamagata every summer.
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’..
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..
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
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..