Things to do in Yamagata Prefecture

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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,
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Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

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Hit the slopes in Yamagata with a visit to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
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Zaoonsen

If you're spending some time in Zaoonsen, Zao Chuo Ropeway and Zao Sanroku Ropeway are top sights worth seeing.

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Nezugaseki

Sasanomachi

Though Sasanomachi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yonezawa City Hall and Yonezawa Uesugi Museum.

High-resolution panoramic photo overlooking Sendai. Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

Sendai

A person making a heart shape with their hands behind a wooden fence, surrounded by blooming cherry blossom trees.

Tendo

Yamadera Mountain Temple

Yamagata

鳥海山と桜　絶景

Sakata

A traditional blue building with a tiled roof, surrounded by a paved walkway and greenery.

Tsuruoka

The train is coming out of the tunnel through the Naruko gorge during the autumn colors of the beautiful autumn leaves in Miyagi, Japan.

Osaki

Snow covered trees in winter

Yonezawa

鳥海山と桜並木　牧場　絶景

Yurihonjo

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