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

JR EAST PASS: Tohoku Area (E-Ticket) | Japan

JR East-South Hokkaido Pass

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

JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass

[10% Off] Mogami River Boat Sightseeing Cruise | Yamagata

[Chartered one-day tour] Sendai, Northeast Japan|Departure and end of Sendai City/Zao Okama Crater/Fox Village/Geibikei/Sendai Daikannon/Ginzan Hot Spring|Flexible Itinerary

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

Miyagi Half-Day Chartered Tour: Zao Fox Village (Departing from Sendai Station) | Japan

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

JR East-South Hokkaido Pass (Pick-Up at Hong Kong International Airport)

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[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

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 | 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

Oishida, Murayama City, Yamagata Prefecture | JUJU(JUJU)| Seat Reservation Only

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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