Spring and autumn are the best times to enjoy flowers and red leaves, while summer is a good time to experience local agriculture and various festivals. For winter lovers, the time to enjoy skiing and hot springs is also not to be missed.

What are the must-see attractions?

There are many must-see attractions in Yamagata City, including Kasumijo Park, Shirataka Town’s famous cherry blossom spot, Zao Juhyo, Cold Wind Mountain Revolving Observation Deck, etc.

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Yamagata City

Top activities in Yamagata City

2-Day Tohoku Tour | Ginzan Onsen, Zao Ice Trees, Fox Village, and Onidaira Edo Area | Optional Cable Car Ride + Hot Spring Hotel Accommodation | Departs from Tokyo

[KKday Exclusive Tour] Japan Ginzan Onsen One-Day Tour|Spirited Away Hot Spring Filming Location・Yamadera Hiking & Footbath Relaxation Experience|Depart from Sendai

[Winter Only] Tohoku, Japan | Ginzan Onsen or Zao Fox Village Day Trip with Ice and Snow (Depart from Sendai)

Yamagata Prefecture, Yamagata | Yakiniku Yonezawa Gyuu Tokiwa( 米沢牛登起波 山形店)| Seat Reservation Only

Tohoku Day Trip | Ginzan Onsen, Zao Juhyo (Hydrome Trees), and Cable Cars | Chinese-Speaking Guide (Departing from Sendai)

Tohoku Day Trip | Ginzan Onsen, Fox Village, and Zao Ice Trees | Shared/ Private Charter Car from Sendai

[Northeastern Japan 2-Day Tour] Ginzan Hot Spring, Zao Juhyo & Fox Village (Depart from Shinjuku) | Chinese and English-speaking Guide

Same price per person per room | 2-day trip to the nostalgic Ginzan Onsen and the mystical frost-covered forest of Zao via the ropeway [departing from Tokyo]

[Limited Time Offer] Tohoku Japan 3-Day Tour: Ginzan Hot Spring, Zao Snow Monsters & Miyagi Fox Village with Stay at Two Hot Spring Hotels | Japan

Yamagata Popular Spots Day Tour| Ginzan Onsen・Mogami River Cruise・Dewa Sanzan Shrine・Toko Sake Brewery・Fruit Picking (Depart from Yamagata Station)

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Yamagata Popular Spots Day Tour| Ginzan Onsen・Mogami River Cruise・Dewa Sanzan Shrine・Toko Sake Brewery・Fruit Picking (Depart from Yamagata Station)

Yamagata Prefecture, Yamagata | Curry Gensen Wagyu Yakiniku HANA Hi (Carefully Selected Wagyu Yakiniku HANA Hi) | Seat Reservation Only

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Yamagata Prefecture, Yamagata | Yakiniku Yonezawa Gyuu Tokiwa( 米沢牛登起波山形店)| Seat Reservation Only

Yamagata Prefecture, Yamagata | Soba Dokoro Kanehiro(蕎麦処かねひろ)| Seat Reservation Only

Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture | Japanese Cuisine Soshoku Chubo Hashimotoya(創食厨房橋本屋)| Seat Reservation Only

Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture | Yakiniku Bakamon Yamagata Ten(馬かもん山形店)| Seat Reservation Only

Yamagata Prefecture, Yamagata | Izakaya Gyukaku(牛角山形桧町店)| Seat Reservation Only