Yamagata Prefecture

Yamagata
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Yamagata offers a perfect mix of spiritual heritage and scenic beauty. Climb the sacred Dewa Sanzan mountains, visit the temple of Yamadera perched on a hillside, or soak in the nostalgic hot spring town of Ginzan Onsen. The region is also famous for its sweet cherries, La France pears, and hearty local cuisine.

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山形春の観光スポット

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山形ものがたり

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A trip to Yamagata country side

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Breathtaking Yamadera ～Winter tour～

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[4K] Yamagata “桜” Tours

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Another Japan: Yamagata 【Spring in Yamagata】～山の向こうのもう一つの日本。山形～＜春編＞

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Another Japan: Yamagata 【Summer in Yamagata】～山の向こうのもう一つの日本。山形～＜夏編＞

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Another Japan: Yamagata 【Autumn in Yamagata】～山の向こうのもう一つの日本。山形～＜秋編＞

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Another Japan: Yamagata 【Winter in Yamagata】～山の向こうのもう一つの日本。山形～＜冬編＞

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Address: 1F Kajo Central, 1-1-1 Jonan-machi, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata
Website: https://yamagatakanko.com/
Operator: Yamagata Prefecture Tourism and Local Products Association

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Yamagata Station West Exit Washington Hotel

Yamagata Station West Exit Washington Hotel is a very convenient and comfortable hotel boasting superior accessibility just a short walk from Yamagata Station West Exit, optimal as a business and sightseeing base. Functional and clean guest rooms gently heal travel fatigue. Many convention facilities and delicious restaurants are nearby, realizing a fulfilling stay in a comfortable environment. Based in this place where urban convenience and warm hospitality harmonize, enjoy planning your wonderful trip touring Yamagata's rich nature and history. Your best memory starts here.

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Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata is a very popular premium hotel boasting outstanding convenience directly connected to Yamagata Station, while providing a sophisticated modern space and supreme comfort. Clean rooms and breakfasts utilizing Yamagata's delicious ingredients receive high praise from travelers. Many historic sights and delicious gourmet spots of Yamagata are nearby, realizing a fulfilling stay feeling the city's energy close at hand. Based in this place where urban convenience and warm hospitality harmonize, make many wonderful Yamagata travel memories from here.

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Kajo Park

Kajo Park, located in the heart of Yamagata City, is a vast historical park developed on the former site of Yamagata Castle. The restored, dignified Higashi-Ote-mon Gate, impressive stone walls, and surrounding moats convey the history of the 570,000-koku castle town established by Lord Mogami Yoshiaki. It is renowned as one of the prefecture's top cherry blossom viewing spots, where about 1,500 cherry trees bloom along the moats in spring, creating a breathtaking and mystical scene when illuminated at night. With museums and art galleries scattered throughout the grounds, it is a peaceful sanctuary symbolizing Yamagata's identity, where visitors can...

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Yamagata Hanagasa Festiva

The Yamagata Hanagasa Festival, symbolizing summer nights in Yamagata Prefecture, is one of the four major festivals of the Tohoku region. This passionate celebration takes place annually from August 5th to 7th along the main streets of Yamagata City. To the spirited chants of Yasho, Makasho!, around 10,000 dancers parading through the city carry Hanagasa hats adorned with vibrant safflowers. The breathtaking beauty of perfectly synchronized group performances and traditional dances featuring powerful hat-spinning movements resonate with the rhythmic beat of Japanese Taiko drums, drawing all spectators into a whirlwind of excitement. With sections where onlookers can spontaneously join the...

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