Things to do in Yamagata

Yamagata Prefecture offers a diverse array of attractions, from the historical Hōzō-ji Temple to the revered Uesugi Shrine. Visitors can explore numerous museums, shrines, and temples, alongside tranquil parks.

Takayu Onsen

YAMAGATA · PLACE

A high-altitude sulfur hot spring resort in a national park, famous for its medicinal waters and...

Tsuchiyu Onsen

YAMAGATA · PLACE

A historic hot spring town in a national park famous for diverse mineral waters and traditional...

Bandai-Asahi National Park

YAMAGATA · PARK

Bandai-Asahi National Park is Japan's second largest, offering diverse mountains and lakes.

Ōfuka Onsen

YAMAGATA · PLACE

A historic sulfur hot spring in Towada-Hachimantai National Park featuring traditional ondol hea...

Kodai no Oka Museum

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Explore Jomon-period life and artifacts at this free archaeological museum in Nagai City.

Kaminoyama Castle

YAMAGATA · CASTLE

Explore a reconstructed castle keep housing a local history museum.

Senshō-in Temple

YAMAGATA · TEMPLE

Sensho-in is a historic Shingon temple, home to a large deity statue and tied to samurai victori...

Sakai clan gardens

YAMAGATA · GARDEN

Explore a historic feudal lord's garden and residence, designated a National Place of Scenic Bea...

Sōkō-ji Temple

YAMAGATA · TEMPLE

Sōkō-ji Temple is a historic Zen temple with a nationally recognized garden and unique cedar tre...

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