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
Yamadera Risshakuji Yamagata Guide: Stone Steps & Basho
Mt. Gassan: Dewa Sanzan Pilgrimage & Midagahara Wetland
Yamagata Castle Ruins & Kajo Park: Mist Castle Walk
Honma Museum Sakata Yamagata: Merchant Villa & Garden
Zao Juhyo Yamagata Guide: Snow Monsters & Ropeway
Kamo Aquarium Tsuruoka Yamagata: 'Jellyfish Dream' Museum
Ginzan Onsen Yamagata: Taisho-Era Wooden Inns by Lantern
Mifuchi Gorge Guide: Nagai Boat Tour & Shrine Ritual
Higashizawa Rose Park Guide: Blooms & Lake Views
Nanokamachi Gotenzeki Guide: Yamagata Waterway Walk
