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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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![Lake Takadate, Tsuruoka]( "Lake Takadate, Tsuruoka")
1Lake Takadate, Tsuruoka
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![Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service]( "Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service")
2Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service
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![A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama]( "A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama")
3A 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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![Yamagata: Food Guide]( "Yamagata: Food Guide")
5Yamagata: Food Guide
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![The Uesugi Clan]( "The Uesugi Clan")
6The Uesugi Clan
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![Tsuruoka's Historic Sites]( "Tsuruoka's Historic Sites")
7Tsuruoka's Historic Sites
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![Tsuruoka's Zenpoji]( "Tsuruoka's Zenpoji")
8Tsuruoka's Zenpoji
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![Blessing of the Yamabushi]( "Blessing of the Yamabushi")
9Blessing of the Yamabushi
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![Ginzan Onsen Caps Visitor Numbers This Winter]( "Ginzan Onsen Caps Visitor Numbers This Winter")
10Ginzan Onsen Caps Visitor Numbers This Winter
Planning
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![Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival]( "Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival")
1Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival
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![Nagai Snow Lantern Festival]( "Nagai Snow Lantern Festival")
2Nagai Snow Lantern Festival
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![Zao Snow Monster Festival]( "Zao Snow Monster Festival")
3Zao Snow Monster Festival
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![Yamagata: Food Guide]( "Yamagata: Food Guide")
4Yamagata: Food Guide
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![Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service]( "Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service")
5Zao Onsen Shuttle Bus Service
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![Tendo Ningen Shogi]( "Tendo Ningen Shogi")
6Tendo Ningen Shogi
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![Conquering Yamadera in Winter]( "Conquering Yamadera in Winter")
7Conquering Yamadera in Winter
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![Kasedori Festival]( "Kasedori Festival")
8Kasedori Festival
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9Yamagata Snow Festival
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![A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama]( "A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama")
10A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama
Activities
Upcoming Yamagata Events
Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival 2025
Held on the second weekend of February each year, the Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival sees Matsugasaki Park and its surrounds decorated..
Activities
Kasedori Festival 2025
Kasedori Festival, or “Strawbird Festival”, is a unique yet bizarre Japanese event. Performers gather at Kaminoyama Castle dre..
Snow Shoveling Race in Hijiori Onsen 2025
Held every February in Hijiori Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture, a unique snow shoveling race challenges participants to dig through snow..
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
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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..
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..
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..