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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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![Blessing of the Yamabushi]( "Blessing of the Yamabushi")
1Blessing of the Yamabushi
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![Ginzan Onsen Caps Visitor Numbers This Winter]( "Ginzan Onsen Caps Visitor Numbers This Winter")
2Ginzan Onsen Caps Visitor Numbers This Winter
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![Lake Takadate, Tsuruoka]( "Lake Takadate, Tsuruoka")
3Lake Takadate, Tsuruoka
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![Breathless on Mount Haguro]( "Breathless on Mount Haguro")
4Breathless on Mount Haguro
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![Tsuruoka's Historic Sites]( "Tsuruoka's Historic Sites")
5Tsuruoka's Historic Sites
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![A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama]( "A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama")
6A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama
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![Yamagata: Food Guide]( "Yamagata: Food Guide")
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![The Uesugi Clan]( "The Uesugi Clan")
8The Uesugi Clan
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![Tsuruoka's Zenpoji]( "Tsuruoka's Zenpoji")
9Tsuruoka's Zenpoji
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![Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service]( "Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service")
10Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service
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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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![Zao Snow Monster Festival]( "Zao Snow Monster Festival")
2Zao Snow Monster Festival
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![Tendo Ningen Shogi]( "Tendo Ningen Shogi")
3Tendo Ningen Shogi
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![Yamagata: Food Guide]( "Yamagata: Food Guide")
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![Snow Shoveling Race in Hijiori Onsen]( "Snow Shoveling Race in Hijiori Onsen")
5Snow Shoveling Race in Hijiori Onsen
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![Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service]( "Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service")
6Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service
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![Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival]( "Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival")
7Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival
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![Conquering Yamadera in Winter]( "Conquering Yamadera in Winter")
8Conquering Yamadera in Winter
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![Kasedori Festival]( "Kasedori Festival")
9Kasedori Festival
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![Ginzan Onsen in Winter]( "Ginzan Onsen in Winter")
10Ginzan Onsen in Winter
Accommodation
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..
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..