Yamagata
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.
Yamagata × Trip
Zao Juhyo Yamagata: Snow Monsters, Light-Ups & Ropeway
Yamadera Risshakuji Yamagata: 1,000 Stone Steps & Basho
Honma Museum Sakata Yamagata: Merchant Villa & Garden
Kamo Aquarium Tsuruoka Yamagata: 'Jellyfish Dream' Museum
Mt. Gassan: Dewa Sanzan Pilgrimage & Midagahara Wetland
Ginzan Onsen Yamagata: Taisho-Era Wooden Inns by Lantern
Mogami River Boat Cruise Yamagata: 12 km Scenic River Trip
Yamagata Castle Ruins & Kajo Park: Mist Castle Walk
Uesugi Shrine Yonezawa: Uesugi Kenshin & Castle Ruins Walk
