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Yamagata Castle was constructed in 1592 by Yoshiaki Mogami, one of Tohoku’s promin…

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Risshaku-ji Temple is popularly known as Yamadera (Mountain Temple). The rocky mountain …

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Imoni is a traditional Tohoku stew of taro and meat. It is particularly popular in Yamag…

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Zao Onsen features abundant sulphuric hot spring water with strong acidity. The town&rsq…

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See the “snow monsters” called “juhyo” in Zao to witness a spect…

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Yamagata Hanagasa Festival is one of the four major festivals in Tohoku. It is the leadi…

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These frost covered trees can only be found in specific regions and are unique in all of…

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Tendo in Yamagata Prefecture is famous as a producing area of shogi pieces. One of the m…

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Tendo is the largest producer of shogi pieces in Japan. Title matches featuring professi…

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Jakushoji Temple is a historic temple that was founded by Gyoki approximately 1,300 year…

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Lina World is one of the largest amusement parks in Tohoku. It can be easily accessed fr…

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This local line runs about 30.5 km total in southern Yamagata Prefecture. You will see t…

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Zao is home to one of Japan’s largest ski resorts and the legendary hoar frosts kn…

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This building, which was once used as a hospital, was relocated to inside Kajo Park and …

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This plan includes a two-hour unlimited pass to Snow Park Donden in Iide Town, as well a…

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This plan includes a two-hour unlimited pass to Snow Park Donden in Iide Town, as well a…

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The Yamagata Prefectural Government Building and Prefectural Assembly Building, which we…

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Michinoeki Tendo Onsen is a large roadside station located along National Route 13 that …

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Kaminoyama Onsen is called one of the three top hot springs in Ou together with Higashiy…

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Mr. Takuya Ono, Chief Priest of Toshoji Temple in the Nishine district of Nagai City, is…

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Kumano Taisha Shrine in Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture worships the deity of good relat…

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Taro is the key ingredient to Yamagata Prefecture’s famous delicacy, imoni (a loca…

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Tohoku is Japan's leading hot spring area with many famous hot springs where you'…

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Trees covered in snow and ice in Zao known as juhyo can be seen in this area due to a co…

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A local guide will give you guidance, so don't worry even if you are a beginner in s…

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This plan includes a two-hour unlimited pass to Snow Park Donden in Iide Town, as well a…

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Trees covered in snow and ice called juhyo in Zao are world-famous.On this snowshoe hike…

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Suzuki Shuzoten, a sake brewery shop in Ukedo district, Namie Town in Fukushima Prefectu…