Culture Hiking Up to Yamadera Eric Thompson An enjoyable day trip to the historical mountain temple of Yamadera.
Activities Dondendaira Snow Park Alena Eckelmann Winter fun at Dondendaira Snow Park in Iide Town, Yamagata: snow mobile, banana boat and "Yuki-kon" match-making
Food Al Ché-cciano in Tsuruoka Alena Eckelmann "Yamagata-style Italian cuisine" has become a brand name amongst food connoisseurs in Japan, and Al-che-cciano restaurant in Tsuruoka..
Accommodation Zao Shiko Hotel in Zao Onsen Alena Eckelmann Zao Shiko Hotel. onsen and ski slopes nearby. Excellent service by English-speaking staff
Activities Zao Snow Monster Festival 2025 Early Feb The Zao Snow Monsters rival Nagano's Snow Monkeys in popularity and they are one of Japan's winter attractions not to be..
Shopping Honcho Pickles in Tsuruoka Alena Eckelmann Pickles with over 100 years of tradition at Honcho pickles factory in Tsuruoka
Culture Kuromori Children's Kabuki Justin Velgus Every February, the talented children of Kuromori perform a rare shrine kabuki show in the snow. The practice has continued more..