YAMAGATA | TOHOKU x TOKYO (JAPAN)

Yamagata is a region known for its beautiful mountains and hot springs, and its delicious rice and fruit.
Zao Onsen, with its nicknamed "Bijin no yu (Springs of Beauty)," and Atsumi Onsen and Yunohama Onsen are popular hot springs.
In Yamagata, you can indulge in delicious seasonal fruit such as pears, peaches, and melons, including the red jewels known as sakurambo cherries.
It is one of Japan's rice cultivating regions that produces the Tsuya Hime and Yukiwakamaru brands of rice. In addition, Yamagata Prefecture has a worldwide reputation for its sake.
If you are looking for tranquility, the Buddhist temple Risshaku-ji in Yamadera, and Mount Haguro, with its path of cedar trees over 300 years old and stone steps, and the five-story pagoda that is a national treasure, are not to be missed.
During the winter, the juhyo soft rime, or snow monsters as they are known, are a must-see.

Getting from Tokyo to YAMAGATA
Recommended routes
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Festivals of YAMAGATA
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Getting from Tokyo to YAMAGATA

Route 1

Haneda airport → Yamagata airport: Approximately 1 hour

Route 2

JR Tokyo station → Yamagata station: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes by Yamagata Shinkansen

Recommended routes

HEART & WORSHIP

YAMAGATA × TOKYO

This route introduces a wondrous pilgrimage journey that transports visitors to Tokyo’s shitamachi (traditional downtown) culture as found in Sugamo, which is overflowing with character, as well as Shonai traditional culture, together with faith and food.
SAVOR THE FLAVOR

YAMAGATA × TOKYO

Savor popular confectionary unique to Tokyo in a “depachika,” then set off on a tour to enjoy gourmet food that is only available in Yamagata. This is a luxurious tour that will allow you to enjoy Yonezawa beef, cherries, Japanese sake and other gourmet delights, along with grand, panoramic views.