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

[Tour with Minimum of 4] Northeast Japan Day Tour: Ginzan Onsen & Zao Juhyo with Carpool or Chartered Car (Departure from Sendai)

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

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

[Winter Only] Tohoku Japan|One Day Tour to Ginzan Onsen or Zao: Zao Snow Monsters and Risshakuji Temple|Departing from Sendai

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

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]

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

JR Rent-A-Car East: Pick up at JR Yamagata Station|Japan

One-day snow viewing tour in Tohoku Japan | Okawaso Open-air Hot Spring | Demon Slayer Mugen Castle & Lake Tenkyo & Ouchi-juku Gassho Village | Depart from Yamagata Station JR Koriyama Station Dismissed Shared ride limit 9 people

Zao Ropeway and Miyagi Zao Fox Village in Autumn [Departing from Sendai]

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Ginzan Onsen and Zao Fox Village Animal Interaction Tour

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

JR Shinkansen Tickets: Tokyo→Yamagata

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

[One-day tour in Tohoku, Japan] Zao Okama & Ginzan Onsen Easy and Free Private Charter Car Tour

Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture | Mizutaki Abbey | 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