The cherry blossom season in Northeast China usually runs from early April to early May. The flowering period is slightly different in different regions. It is recommended to check the cherry blossom forecast for the current year.

Which attractions are must-sees?

There are many must-see attractions in Yamagata Prefecture, including Kasumijo Park, Shirataka Town’s famous cherry blossom spot, Zao Juhyo, and more.

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Yamagata

Top activities in Yamagata

[Tohoku Sendai One-Day Tour] Zao Okama + Fox Village + Choroko Lake + Yokogawa Valley (Depart from Sendai)

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

2-Day Tohoku Japan Tour | Ginzan Onsen, Zao Ice Trees, Fox Village, and Onidaira Edo Area | Includes Ropeway Ride & Hot Spring Hotel Accommodation | Departs from Tokyo

[KKday Exclusive Tour] Japan Tohoku Ginzan Hot Spring and Fox Village One-Day Tour|Taisho Romantic Hall & Anime Scene Exploration・Depart from Sendai

[Depart from Sendai] Tohoku Day Tour|Zao Ropeway Tree Frost Wonders+ Ginzan Onsen Taisho Romantic Street Scene|Group of 2 people・Special car transfer・Multi-language service (Yamagata Prefecture)

[Winter Only] Two-Day Tohoku Tour | Ginzan Onsen, Zao Ice Trees, Fox Village, and Ouchi (Includes Hot Spring Hotel and Breakfast & Dinner) | Depart from Tokyo

JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass

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

Sendai Shared Ride Day Tour: Zao Fox Village & Matsushima | Japan

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A one-day tour of Takahata Sake Brewery and winery culture in Yamagata, Japan

A Day Tour of Japan's Takahata Nature and Culture | Includes a Bunch of Muscat Grapes

[Winter Only] Two-Day Tohoku Tour | Ginzan Onsen, Zao Ice Trees, Fox Village, and Ouchi (Includes Hot Spring Hotel and Breakfast & Dinner) | Depart from Tokyo

Miyagi Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Day Tour | Depart from Sendai | Chinese and English Guides

Ginzan Onsen and Zao Fox Village Animal Interaction Tour

Iwate | Matsurizu Onsen Kamikura

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

Ginzan Onsen round-trip taxi transfer service (from Oishida Station)

[Depart from Sendai] Tohoku Day Tour|Zao Ropeway Tree Frost Wonders+ Ginzan Onsen Taisho Romantic Street Scene|Group of 2 people・Special car transfer・Multi-language service (Yamagata Prefecture)

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