Yamagata is called the “Food Kingdom” of Japan, and for good reason. If you’re looking for warm, wholesome dishes that feel li..
Designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2014, Tsuruoka is blessed with a diverse food culture thanks to the nature’..
Taisho era-style Ginzan Onsen in Yamagata Prefecture let's you travel back in time
Zao 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..
Stay at a temple overnight and try Shojin Ryori, a vegetarian cuisine eaten by Buddhist monks, at Dewa Sanzan in Yamagata Prefecture..
The tiring walk up Haguro to reach Sanjin Gosaiden goes through ancient cedar forests and provide mental stamina, but the Shrine..
Zenpoji's plain wood structures beautifully highlight its complex carvings of flora and fauna. Its tradition of a dualistic..
A beautiful place of two lakes where peace is a natural part of the scenery.