Yamagata Prefecture Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panoramic view of Rice fields in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
romantic winter snow in Obanazawa Ginzan Onsen, Japan hot springs town.
Illumination of Ginzan Onsen in Winter Snow Day, Obanazawa, Yamagata, Japan
Winter scenery of Ginzan Onsen, a famous Japanese hot spring town in Obanazawa, Yamagata, Japan, with bridges over a stream flanked by historical wooden buildings after heavy snowfalls in the morning
Illumination of Light at Ginzan Onsen with Snow falling in Winter Night,

Popular cities in Yamagata Prefecture

Yamadera Mountain Temple
Yamagata
Known for Museums, Temples and Historical
Get away to Yamagata! Enjoy the museums, temples and parks.

Reasons to visit

  • Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
  • Kajo Park
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Adobe
Tsuruoka
Known for Temples, Aquariums and Theme parks
Tsuruoka awaits: its temples, aquarium, parks and more!
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Kaminoyama
Kaminoyama
Known for Wineries, Theme parks and Nature
Come to Kaminoyama and enjoy its wineries, theme park and natural setting.
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Shidarezakura Weeping Cherry blossom in Tendo Park or Maizuru Park in Spring season, landmark popular for tourist attractions in Yamagata prefecture, Tohoku, Japan
Tendo
Known for Museums, Art and Libraries
Get away to Tendo! Enjoy the museums, art and parks.
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Snow covered trees in winter
Yonezawa
Known for Hot springs, Skiing and Snowboarding
Get away to Yonezawa! Enjoy the hot springs, skiing and temples.
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鳥海山と桜　絶景
Sakata
Known for Dancing, Culture and Temples
Trip time! Discover the culture, temples and natural setting in Sakata.
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