9 Camping & Trekking Zao-san's Okama Crater Lake Brian Wood-Koiwa Zao-san is a volcano with a spectacular view at the summit; including a teal-hued crater lake, surrounding mountains and a simple..
12 Outdoors Cherry Picking in Tendo Fruit Land Radica Sooknarine You can master the art of cherry-picking in just 30 minutes at one of the many orchards in Yamagata. For a minimal cost, you can..
17 Activities Ginzan Onsen in Summer Hannah Warren Ginzan Onsen has just as much to offer in summer as in winter, including a tour to the old silver mine.
Activities Yamagata Christmas Market 2026 Mid - Late Dec Before Yamagata's snow wonderland goes into full effect, kick off the holiday season with Yamagata’s first Christmas market.
Activities Nanyo Chrysanthemum Festival 2026 Mid Oct - Early Nov The Nanyo Chrysanthemum Festival takes place from early October to mid-November every year at two venues: the Kumano Taisha Shrine..
Activities Dewa Sanzan Uncovered Justin Velgus Tsuruoka-city is located in Yamagata prefecture along. It is a historic town with several traditions and crafts it holds onto,..
Activities Zao Onsen in Winter Alena Eckelmann Zao Onsen is a winter sports and an onsen paradise. Zao's Snow Monsters are a top attraction.
Activities Chidokan Hannah Warren Chidokan was the school for the sons of the Shonai clan, which dominated Tsuruoka during the Edo era. It was established in 1805..