๐ Articles about Yamagata
Akagawa Fireworks: National Design Fireworks Contest in Yamagata
A national design fireworks competition where music and fireworks become one. About 12,000โฆ
Yonezawa Castle Town and Uesugi Legacy Course
A castle town route centered on Uesugi Shrine and the Yonezawa Castle ruins, tasting Yonezโฆ
Dewa Sanzan and Mount Haguro Pilgrimage Course
A day of prayer climbing the 2446 cedar lined steps and passing the national treasure pagoโฆ
Zao Onsen and Snow Monsters Course
A mountain resort route enjoying the strong sulfur springs of Zao and the winter snow monsโฆ
Ginzan Onsen and Obanazawa Stroll Course
A nostalgic day exploring the Taisho era streetscape of Ginzan Onsen and the countryside oโฆ
Yamadera Risshakuji and Yamagata City Course
A one day route combining the 1015 stone steps of Risshakuji with a stroll through centralโฆ
Onogawa Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access
An old spring in Yonezawa known for early-summer fireflies and moisturizing skin-beautifyiโฆ
Shirabu Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access
A 700-year-old hidden spa on the slopes of the Azuma range in Yonezawa, known for thatchedโฆ
Hijiori Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access
A 1200-year-old healing spa in a caldera in Okura, charming for its rustic streets and morโฆ
Atsumi Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A thousand-year-old spa along the Atsumi River in Tsuruoka, where a beloved morning marketโฆ
Yunohama Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access
A seaside spa along the Japan Sea coast in Tsuruoka, prized for sandy beaches and sunsets โฆ
Akayu Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access
A 900-year-old spring in Nanyo, surrounded by countryside famed for grapes and wine.โฆ
Kaminoyama Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access
Rising in the castle town below Kaminoyama Castle, this spa scatters free footbaths perfecโฆ
Tendo Onsen Gentle Waters: Hot Spring Guide & Access
A soft-textured spa on the plains of Tendo, a town celebrated for producing Japanese shogiโฆ
Zao Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access (Yamagata)
A highland spa on the slopes of Mount Zao famed for strongly acidic milky water and the wiโฆ
Ginzan Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access
Wooden multistory inns line the Ginzan River where gas lamps glow at dusk in a nostalgic Tโฆ
Dadacha Mame: A Local Food Guide for Visitors (Yamagata)
Tsuruokas fragrant heirloom edamame, a summer delicacy prized for its rich sweetness and uโฆ
Yonezawa Ramen: Local Food Guide & How to Eat (Yamagata)
Thin wavy noodles in a light soy broth, a signature bowl of the Okitama region.โฆ
Ita Soba: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Yamagata)
Chewy country soba served in a rectangular wooden box, a specialty of the soba road.โฆ
Cherry Sweets: Local Food Guide & How to Eat (Yamagata)
Luxurious early summer sweets made with ruby colored Sato Nishiki cherries.โฆ
Yamagata Dashi: Local Food Guide & How to Eat (Yamagata)
A refreshing mix of chopped summer vegetables served over rice or tofu, a Murayama regionaโฆ
Dondon Yaki: A Local Food Guide for Visitors (Yamagata)
Okonomiyaki style batter wrapped on chopsticks, a Yamagata street food favorite.โฆ
Tama Konnyaku: Local Food Guide & How to Eat (Yamagata)
Round konjac simmered in soy sauce and eaten on a skewer, a famous snack along the Yamaderโฆ
Cold Meat Soba: Local Food Guide & How to Eat (Yamagata)
Chewy country soba in a cold chicken broth, a local noodle born in Kahoku town.โฆ
Yamagata Imoni: Local Food Guide & How to Eat (Yamagata)
An autumn tradition of taro and beef simmered in soy sauce, savored around giant pots on tโฆ
Yonezawa Beef: Local Food Guide & How to Eat (Yamagata)
One of Japans three great wagyu brands, prized for fine marbling nurtured by the Yonezawa โฆ
Yachi Hachimangu, an Ancient Shrine of Sacred Court Dance in Kahoku, Yamagata
An ancient shrine to Emperor Ojin said to be founded by Minamoto no Yoshiie. Home to the Hโฆ
Douhara Taki, a Spring Water Waterfall of Mount Chokai in Yuza, Yamagata
A mysterious waterfall where underground water of Mount Chokai gushes out from the hillsidโฆ
Karamatsu Kannon, a Cliffside Temple Modeled on Kiyomizu in Yamagata City
A cliffside hall modeled on Kiyomizu dera in Kyoto. Rooted in the love tale of Princess Toโฆ
Maruike sama, a Mysterious Emerald Spring Pond in Yuza, Yamagata
A 20 meter mysterious pond filled only by spring water from Mount Chokai. Revered as a deiโฆ
Chokaisan Omonoimi Shrine, Yuza, Yamagata
The first shrine of the old Dewa province, with Mount Chokai as its sacred body. Two foothโฆ
Kuguri Daki, a Hidden Waterfall Slipping Through a Rock Hole in Nanyo, Yamagata
A rare 14 meter waterfall whose water drops as if slipping through a 5 meter hole in the rโฆ
Mifuchi Keikoku, a Secret Dragon Gorge Reached Only by Boat in Nagai, Yamagata
A hidden gorge of sheer cliffs running about 250 meters along the upper Nogawa river. Saidโฆ
Jakusho ji, a Matchmaking Kannon Temple in Tendo, Yamagata
The first temple of the Mogami thirty three Kannon pilgrimage, opened by the monk Gyoki abโฆ
Kumano Taisha, a Matchmaking Shrine of Three Hidden Rabbits in Nanyo, Yamagata
One of the three great Kumano shrines of Japan and a leading ancient shrine of Tohoku. Finโฆ
Tamasudare no Taki, a Quiet Waterfall Power Spot in Sakata, Yamagata
At 63 meters, this is the tallest single drop waterfall in Yamagata. Found by the monk Kobโฆ
5 Picture-Perfect Buildings and Townscapes in Yamagata
Yamagata Prefecture is dotted with beautiful buildings and townscapes that make you want tโฆ
5 Picture-Perfect Gourmet Foods and Souvenirs in Yamagata
Yamagata Prefecture is a treasure trove of superb gourmet food nurtured by rich nature andโฆ
5 Photogenic Scenic Spots in Yamagata
Yamagata Prefecture is a treasure trove of breathtaking scenery created by its magnificentโฆ
5 Photogenic Power Spots in Yamagata
Yamagata Prefecture is a treasure trove of Instagrammable power spots, with mystical sacreโฆ
Yamagata Winter Travel: Zao Snow Trees, Ginzan Onsen & Kaminoyama Onsen
Mountains covered in silver-white, hot spring towns where steam drifts, the light of gas lโฆ
Yamagata Autumn Foliage: Yamadera, Zao & Mogami Gorge
The autumn of Yamagata Prefecture, embraced in the mountains of Tohoku, is one of Japan's โฆ
Yamagata Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Yamagata. Spring sakura viewing guide โฆ
Yamagata Local Gourmet Guide: Imoni (Taro Stew)
Discover Yamagata''s unique local cuisine including ่็ ฎ. A food lover''s guide to the best โฆ
Rainy Day in Yamagata: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Yamagata! Discover top indoor attractions including ๅฑฑๅฝข็พ่ก้คจ, โฆ
Yamagata Food Guide: Imoni, Dashi & Cherries
Every autumn, Yamagata holds giant outdoor imoni (taro hotpot) parties on the riverside. Dโฆ
Mt. Haguro & Dewa Sanzan Pilgrimage, Yamagata
The Three Mountains of Dewa (Gassan, Haguro-san, Yudonosan) on the Yamagata-Akita border aโฆ
Sakata Seafood and Hiyoriyama Park: Food Culture of the Port Town Where Kitamae Ships Flourished
Sakata, Yamagata, is a port town that flourished through Kitamae ship trade in the Edo perโฆ
Tendo Shogi Town: Human Shogi Chess and Japan's No.1 Shogi Piece Production Area
Tendo, Yamagata, produces over 90% of Japan's shogi pieces โ the "Shogi Hometown." Each Apโฆ
Mt. Gassan and Snow Corrie Trekking: Sacred Dewa Peak Where Snow Remains Through Summer
Mt. Gassan (1,984m) in Yamagata is a leading Tohoku sacred peak where snow remains throughโฆ
Dadacha-mame: The Phantom Edamame That Grows Only in Tsuruoka and Shonai
"Dadacha-mame" edamame grown only in the Shonai region of Tsuruoka, Yamagata, has exceptioโฆ
Kaminoyama Onsen and Samurai Residence Ruins: Castle Town Hot Spring Where Edo Atmosphere and Famous Waters Coexist
Kaminoyama Onsen in Kaminoyama, Yamagata, is a celebrated Tohoku hot spring with about 600โฆ
Yonezawa Beef: Pinnacle of Yamagata Black Wagyu Sharing Japan's Top Three Wagyu Rankings
"Yonezawa beef" from Yonezawa, Yamagata, is one of Japan's Three Great Wagyu alongside Matโฆ
Zao Onsen Ski Resort: Tohoku's Largest Ski Resort with Ice Trees and Hot Springs
Zao Onsen Ski Resort on the outskirts of Yamagata City is Tohoku's largest ski resort. Aftโฆ
Tsuruoka Shonai Domain and Chido Museum: Former Castle Town Where Shonai Domain Culture Lives On
Tsuruoka โ administered by the Sakai family of the 140,000-koku Shonai domain โ is Yamagatโฆ
Nagai City Balloon Festival and Shirato River Canola Flowers
Nagai, Yamagata, offers the contrast of canola flowers along the Shirato River (a tributarโฆ
Sagae Cherry Picking: Harvest Experience in Japan's No.1 Cherry Production Area
Yamagata centered on Sagae is Japan's premier cherry production area. During the cherry piโฆ
Shonai Soba Culture: Japan's No.1 Soba Consuming Prefecture's Food Culture
Yamagata has Japan's highest per-capita soba consumption. Centered on the Shonai region, aโฆ
Nanyo City and Akyu Onsen: The Hot Spring with Red Source Water Known as the "Onsen to Drink"
Akyu Onsen in Nanyo, Yamagata, is a celebrated Yamagata basin spring known for its distincโฆ
Mogami River Boat Descent: River Journey on the Oku no Hosomichi Trail Where Matsuo Basho Composed
"Samidare wo atsumete hayashi Mogami-gawa" โ the Mogami River where Matsuo Basho composed โฆ
Yamagata Castle (Kajo Park): One of Tohoku's Largest Castles Built by Mogami Yoshiaki
Kajo Park in central Yamagata is the ruins of Yamagata Castle extensively rebuilt by Mogamโฆ
Three Mountains of Dewa Pilgrimage: "Journey of Rebirth" Walking in White Robes
The Three Mountains of Dewa โ Haguro-san, Gassan, and Yudonosan โ are mountain faith sacreโฆ
Kokeshi Doll Villages Obanazawa and Naruko: Warmth of Wood in Tohoku Traditional Crafts
The Naruko Onsen and Obanazawa areas straddling Yamagata and Miyagi are leading traditionaโฆ
Yonezawa Castle and Uesugi Shrine: Ruins of the Famous Castle Where Naoe Kanetsugu and the Uesugi Clan Lie
Uesugi Shrine in Yonezawa, Yamagata, stands on the former site of the Uesugi clan's ancestโฆ
Zao Onsen Public Baths: Milky White Strongly Acidic Springs and Hot Spring Town Atmosphere
Zao Onsen on the outskirts of Yamagata City is known for strongly acidic milky white sprinโฆ
Shinjo Festival Floats and Shinjo Castle Ruins: Shonai Festival Counted Among Tohoku's Three Great Festivals
The "Shinjo Festival" held August 24โ26 each year in Shinjo, Yamagata, is counted among Toโฆ
Gassan Highland Autumn Foliage and Alpine Plants: Tohoku's Earliest Mountain Autumn
Mt. Gassan highland in Yamagata, in alpine zones above 1,500m, sees autumn color begin froโฆ
Yamadera (Risshakuji) โ The Scenic Sacred Site Where You Climb 1,015 Stone Steps
Climb 1,015 stone steps to Yamadera, a stunning mountaintop temple complex where Matsuo Baโฆ
Zao Onsen and Frost-Covered Trees โ Ice Monsters from the Yamagata Side
Ski and soak at Zao Onsen, approaching from the Yamagata side to see the dramatic juhyo icโฆ
Shonai Cherry Picking and the Journey to Tsuruoka and Mt. Haguro
Pick fresh cherries in the Shonai plain and visit the sacred Mt. Haguro, one of the three โฆ
Dewa Sanzan โ The Sacred Mountains of Rebirth and Ascetic Training
Embark on a spiritual journey through the Three Mountains of Dewa, a sacred pilgrimage sitโฆ
Yamadera (Risshakuji) โ The Sky Temple That Moved Matsuo Basho's Soul
Climb 1,015 stone steps to Yamadera temple complex, where poet Matsuo Basho composed his fโฆ
Zao Onsen โ Spectacular Snow Monsters and Famous Hot Springs
Visit Zao Onsen for its dramatic juhyo (snow monsters) in winter and its famous strongly aโฆ