Yamagata Prefecture

Japan

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 history.

Reasons to visit

  • Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
  • Kajo Park
  • Momiji Park
A traditional blue building with a tiled roof, surrounded by a paved walkway and greenery.
Tsuruoka
Known for Temples, Aquariums and Theme parks
Tsuruoka awaits: its temples, aquarium, parks and more!
A person making a heart shape with their hands behind a wooden fence, surrounded by blooming cherry blossom trees.
Tendo
Known for Museums, Art and Libraries
Get away to Tendo! Enjoy the museums, art and parks.
View of Kaminoyama city from Kaminoyama Castle, Japan
Kaminoyama
Known for Wineries, Theme parks and Nature
Come to Kaminoyama and enjoy its wineries, theme park and natural setting.
Snow covered trees in winter
Yonezawa
Known for Hot springs, Skiing and Snowboarding
Get away to Yonezawa! Enjoy the hot springs, skiing and history.
鳥海山と桜 絶景
Sakata
Known for Dancing, Culture and Temples
Trip time! Discover the culture, temples and art in Sakata.

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