Outdoors Zao Snow Monster Festival 2025-2026 Dec 27th - Feb 23rd Every winter, Mount Zao in Yamagata Prefecture becomes overrun with hordes of “snow monsters.” This natural spectacle is calle..
Activities Kasedori Festival 2027 Mid Feb Kasedori Festival, or “Strawbird Festival”, is a unique yet bizarre Japanese event. Performers gather at Kaminoyama Castle dre..
Outdoors A Foot Bath Path In Kaminoyama Tiffany Aguilar If a full body hot spring bath isn't your thing, consider the next best option–baths just for your feet.
Winter Sports Zao Ski Resort Alena Eckelmann Zao Ski Resort, snow monsters and great onsen, all just a Shinkansen ride away
Activities Mount Zao 5 (1Review) Mount Zao is a 1,841-meter-high volcano between Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures in the northern Tohoku region. It is one of Tohoku's most famous attractions,..
Camping & Trekking Trekking on Mount Zao Alena Eckelmann Zao Mountain - Trekking across a volcanic landscape in summer and skiing in winter, plus winding down in hotspring waters.
Activities Cherry Season in Yamagata Bridget Ye Yamagata is famous for its juicy, sweet, and glossy cherries, and the prefecture is responsible for approximately 70% of Japan..
Activities One Day Exploring Sakata, Yamagata Julie Sergent Prepare your backpack, and get ready for more adventure! Marvel at the surprises you'll find in the city of Sakata, Yamagata..