Things to do in Yamagata Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

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A snow-covered street with traditional buildings, a wooden bridge, and a river.
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A snow-covered village with traditional buildings, a flowing river, and a bridge.
A snow-covered canal with traditional buildings on either side and a red bridge in the center.

Things to do

Yamagata Bar Hopping Tour in Tsuruoka

Yamagata Bar Hopping Tour in Tsuruoka

RM504
per adult
Yamagata Bar Hopping Tour in Tsuruoka
Yamagata: Rokkasen Brewery Tour with Sake Tasting

Yamagata: Rokkasen Brewery Tour with Sake Tasting

RM504
per adult
Yamagata: Rokkasen Brewery Tour with Sake Tasting
Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal

Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal

RM1,709
per adult
Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal
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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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Find the best Yamagata Prefecture areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A snow-covered ski slope with a town in the valley below.
Photo by Mamusi Taka
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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.

A traditional Japanese garden with a pine tree on a wooden stand, surrounded by rocks and greenery.
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Kasumicho

While Kasumicho may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Yamagin Kenmin Hall and Yamagata City Local History Museum.

Nanukamachi

Nanukamachi might not have many top sights, but Yamagata City Local History Museum and Yamagata Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Jonanmachi

While Jonanmachi isn't home to many top sights, Yamagin Kenmin Hall and Yamagata City Local History Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

A cityscape with a mix of modern and traditional buildings, a river, and surrounding greenery.

Sendai

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

Tendo

A mountainous landscape with a temple on a rock, a valley with houses, and a river.

Yamagata

A snow-capped mountain in the background and a tree with white blossoms in the foreground.

Sakata

A snow-covered mountain landscape with a ski lift and a green sign.

Zao

A suspension bridge surrounded by dense forest.

Nanyo

A snow-covered street with traditional buildings, a wooden bridge, and a river.

Obanazawa

A traditional wooden shrine with ornate carvings and a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery.

Tainai