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Travel guide to Yamagata Prefecture. Marvel at Zao's snow monsters and hot springs, climb Yamadera Temple for breathtaking mountain views, and wander the retro streets of Ginzan Onsen. Japan's top cherry-producing region, Yamagata offers Yonezawa beef, imoni stew, and dadacha-mame edamame. Experience the Hanagasa Festival and mountain asceticism on the sacred Dewa Sanzan peaks.

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Yamagata × Trip

Yamadera Risshakuji Yamagata Guide: Stone Steps & Basho Top 1

Yamadera Risshakuji Yamagata Guide: Stone Steps & Basho
Mt. Gassan: Dewa Sanzan Pilgrimage & Midagahara Wetland Top 2

Mt. Gassan: Dewa Sanzan Pilgrimage & Midagahara Wetland
Honma Museum Sakata Yamagata: Merchant Villa & Garden Top 3

Honma Museum Sakata Yamagata: Merchant Villa & Garden
Yamagata Castle Ruins & Kajo Park: Mist Castle Walk No.4

Yamagata Castle Ruins & Kajo Park: Mist Castle Walk
Kamo Aquarium Tsuruoka Yamagata: 'Jellyfish Dream' Museum No.5

Kamo Aquarium Tsuruoka Yamagata: 'Jellyfish Dream' Museum
Zao Juhyo Yamagata Guide: Snow Monsters & Ropeway No.6

Zao Juhyo Yamagata Guide: Snow Monsters & Ropeway
Ginzan Onsen Yamagata: Taisho-Era Wooden Inns by Lantern No.7

Ginzan Onsen Yamagata: Taisho-Era Wooden Inns by Lantern
Mifuchi Gorge Guide: Nagai Boat Tour & Shrine Ritual No.8

Mifuchi Gorge Guide: Nagai Boat Tour & Shrine Ritual
Yamagata's 10 Best Scenic Spots: Yamadera, Zao & Coast No.9

Yamagata's 10 Best Scenic Spots: Yamadera, Zao & Coast
Higashizawa Rose Park: Roses & Waterside Walks No.10

Higashizawa Rose Park: Roses & Waterside Walks
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Yamagata × Food

Yamagata Tama Konnyaku: Soy-Braised Konjac on a Skewer Top 1

Yamagata Tama Konnyaku: Soy-Braised Konjac on a Skewer
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Yamagata × Traditional Culture

Yamagata Hanagasa Festival: Aug 5–7 Flower Hat Dance Top 1

Yamagata Hanagasa Festival: Aug 5–7 Flower Hat Dance
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Yamagata × Life

Bunshokan, Yamagata: Historic Halls & Architecture Top 1

Bunshokan, Yamagata: Historic Halls & Architecture
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