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.
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
- All Itineraries
- Spots around
- Festivals of YAMAGATA
- Local specialty shop
Getting from Tokyo to YAMAGATA
Route 1
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Haneda airport → Yamagata airport: Approximately 1 hour
Route 2
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JR Tokyo station → Yamagata station: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes by Yamagata Shinkansen
All Itineraries
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TOHOKU × TOKYOThis journey introduces a spiritual trip where you can experience the rich nature of Tokyo and the Tohoku region, as well as the culture and history that are associated with them. In the first half of this journey you will visit spiritual and cultural spots of Tokyo (Mt. Takao, shrines, and temples, etc.), and in the second half of this journey you will explore the faith and history of the Tohoku region. This is a long journey, for a total of 13 days, so relax and enjoy it while resting both your body and soul.
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YAMAGATA × TOKYOThis 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.
Spots around
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Festivals of YAMAGATA
Local specialty shop
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official Yamagata regional specialty shop
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Iidemachi, Yamagata local specialty shop IIDE
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Kahoku Town Specialty Store Kahokurashi
