Gardens & Parks Tendo Ningen Shogi Apr 18 - Apr 19th Tendo Ningen Shogi is a “Human Chess” event that occurs every April in the city of Tendo, Yamagata. Set under rows of blooming..
Culture Tendo Sakura Matsuri Early Apr - Early May Known for the famous Ningen Shogi (Human Chess) event, the Tendo Sakura Matsuri is an annual spring festival held in Tendo Cit..
Culture Hanagasa Matsuri Early Aug Hanagasa Matsuri is a dance festival which originiated in Obanazawa but is now celebrated across Yamagata every summer.
Culture Shinjo Matsuri Late Aug Shinjo, in Yamagata, hosts this annual festival in which giant floats are paraded through the city.
Culture Ishidan Marathon at Mount Haguro Late Oct The Ishidan Marathon is an event held in Haguro that takes runners to the summit of Mount Haguro.
Festivals Yamagata Snow Festival Late Jan - Early Feb Yamagata hosts a winter festival on the first weekend of February 2017.
Activities Kasedori Festival Mid Feb Kasedori Festival, or “Strawbird Festival”, is a unique yet bizarre Japanese event. Performers gather at Kaminoyama Castle dre..