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Yamagata City, Zao, Tendo
Yamagata
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Yamagata City, Zao, Tendo
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Yamagata City, Zao, Tendo
Yamagata City is the central city of Yamagata Prefecture, and is home to Zao, famous for its hot springs and skiing, the famous "Yamadera Temple" built on the cliffs of the mountain, the "Yamagata Prefecture Tourism and Product Center" where you can find a variety of local souvenirs and gourmet food, Tendo City, famous as a town of shogi, and ryokans such as Kamino-yu Onsen, which is a regular in the national hot spring inn rankings. From early summer, you can enjoy cherry picking, which is famous throughout the country, at various farms and tours are also popular.
Yamagata City, Zao, Tendo
7 Highlights
01
Hoshu-san Risshaku-ji Temple (Yamadera)
An ancient temple in the sky that even Matsuo Basho visited
Hoshu-san Risshaku-ji Temple, also known as "Yamadera", is a mountain temple that serves as a place of practice and faith for the entire mountain. It is also known for being the place where Matsuo Basho composed a famous haiku. The appearance of the temple floating in the sky is beautiful and it is a popular spot not only in Japan but also among foreign visitors.
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Hoshu-san Risshaku-ji Temple (Yamadera)
An ancient temple in the sky that even Matsuo Basho visited
Hoshu-san Risshaku-ji Temple, also known as "Yamadera", is a mountain temple that serves as a place of practice and faith for the entire mountain. It is also known for being the place where Matsuo Basho composed a famous haiku. The appearance of the temple floating in the sky is beautiful and it is a popular spot not only in Japan but also among foreign visitors.
02
Ginzan Onsen
A hot spring town with a nostalgic atmosphere
The townscape of Ginzan Onsen offers a sense of time travel back to the Taisho era. Gas lamps light up at night, creating a nostalgic atmosphere. There are also plenty of food stalls and souvenir shops, making it a hot spring town where you can enjoy strolling around.
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Ginzan Onsen
A hot spring town with a nostalgic atmosphere
The townscape of Ginzan Onsen offers a sense of time travel back to the Taisho era. Gas lamps light up at night, creating a nostalgic atmosphere. There are also plenty of food stalls and souvenir shops, making it a hot spring town where you can enjoy strolling around.
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Yamagata Prefectural Museum
A comprehensive museum that conveys the history and culture of Yamagata
The Yamagata Prefectural Museum is a facility that disseminates the charm of "Yamagata" both inside and outside the prefecture. It introduces the history of Yamagata Prefecture from various fields such as geology, plants, archaeology, and folklore. The national treasure "Jomon Venus," of which there are only five in the country, is a must-see.
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Yamagata Prefectural Museum
A comprehensive museum that conveys the history and culture of Yamagata
The Yamagata Prefectural Museum is a facility that disseminates the charm of "Yamagata" both inside and outside the prefecture. It introduces the history of Yamagata Prefecture from various fields such as geology, plants, archaeology, and folklore. The national treasure "Jomon Venus," of which there are only five in the country, is a must-see.
04
Bunshokan (Yamagata Prefectural Heritage Center)
A nationally designated important cultural property with beautiful luxurious decorations
Bunshokan was used as the prefectural office and prefectural assembly hall until 1975. The building is in the style of English Renaissance Revival architecture and is currently open to the public for free. The highlights are the numerous luxurious decorations on the interior. You can fully enjoy the atmosphere of Western architecture.
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Bunshokan (Yamagata Prefectural Heritage Center)
A nationally designated important cultural property with beautiful luxurious decorations
Bunshokan was used as the prefectural office and prefectural assembly hall until 1975. The building is in the style of English Renaissance Revival architecture and is currently open to the public for free. The highlights are the numerous luxurious decorations on the interior. You can fully enjoy the atmosphere of Western architecture.
05
Rina World
The largest amusement park in Tohoku, filled with water and nature
Rina World has excellent access from major nearby hot spring towns. In addition to thrilling rides, there are also attractions in collaboration with Sanrio and a petting zoo, making it a fun spot even for young children.
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Rina World
The largest amusement park in Tohoku, filled with water and nature
Rina World has excellent access from major nearby hot spring towns. In addition to thrilling rides, there are also attractions in collaboration with Sanrio and a petting zoo, making it a fun spot even for young children.
06
Zao Onsen
A famous hot spring with natural flowing water from the nature of Zao
This is a famous hot spring with natural flowing water from the nature of Zao. The milky white water is highly acidic and effective for neuralgia, arteriosclerosis, and women's diseases. After enjoying skiing and seeing the frost-covered trees, why not warm up your tired body in the hot spring?
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Zao Onsen
A famous hot spring with natural flowing water from the nature of Zao
This is a famous hot spring with natural flowing water from the nature of Zao. The milky white water is highly acidic and effective for neuralgia, arteriosclerosis, and women's diseases. After enjoying skiing and seeing the frost-covered trees, why not warm up your tired body in the hot spring?
07
Tendo Onsen
A hot spring that spreads almost in the center of the Yamagata Basin
This hot spring spreads almost in the center of the Yamagata Basin and is bustling as a base for sightseeing in Yamagata. It is a high-temperature sulfuric acid spring with effects on arteriosclerosis, cuts, burns, and moisturizing the skin. After enjoying sightseeing and seasonal cuisine in Yamagata, why not heal your travel fatigue in the hot springs?
07
Tendo Onsen
A hot spring that spreads almost in the center of the Yamagata Basin
This hot spring spreads almost in the center of the Yamagata Basin and is bustling as a base for sightseeing in Yamagata. It is a high-temperature sulfuric acid spring with effects on arteriosclerosis, cuts, burns, and moisturizing the skin. After enjoying sightseeing and seasonal cuisine in Yamagata, why not heal your travel fatigue in the hot springs?
Recommended Spots
Local Cuisine
Hiyashi Ramen
A local ramen with a characteristic cold soup.
Among local ramen, Yamagata's Hiyashi Ramen is particularly unique. The cold soup is refreshing, yet rich enough. The combination of light soup and chewy noodles is surprisingly good, and the more you chew, the more delicious it becomes!
Niku Soba
Local soba with soy sauce-based soup flavored with chicken broth.
A popular gourmet dish that combines a sweet soy sauce-based soup made from chicken broth and thin, firm soba noodles. Both cold and hot versions are available, but cold niku soba is currently in vogue. The rich broth made from chicken adds depth to the flavor, and the thin slices of soba noodles are well intertwined with it!
Yamagata Beef
The longest bred Japanese Black cattle in Yamagata prefecture.
Yamagata beef refers to Japanese Black cattle that have been bred and raised in Yamagata prefecture for the longest time and are of meat quality grade 3 or higher. To enjoy the tender texture of Yamagata beef, shabu-shabu is recommended. When the meat is dipped in hot water and put in the mouth, it melts and the flavor spreads throughout the mouth.
Imoni
A simple local cuisine that represents Yamagata prefecture.
Imoni is a famous local gourmet dish that represents Yamagata's autumn. The taste of simmered taro and meat in soy sauce-based soup is nostalgic. The large cut ingredients make it very satisfying to eat!
Yamagata Soba
Strong texture and rich aroma of country soba.
Yamagata has been a thriving region for soba cultivation since ancient times. The balance between the slightly thin and smooth soba noodles and the broth with a seafood flavor is exquisite. "Ita Soba," where soba noodles are served on a large wooden board for several people to share, is popular. Enjoy it while sharing with a group of people.
Basic Information
Hotel Average Cost
¥10,940
Average Budget
(1 night, 2 days)
(1 night, 2 days)
¥27,303
Best Season
3~7 Month
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