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

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

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

[Winter Exclusive] 2-Day Tour of Tohoku, Japan: Ginzan Onsen, Zao Snow Monsters, & Zao Ropeway | Option to Stay at Ginzan-so with an Exclusive Group Tour (Departure from Tokyo)

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

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Ginzan Onsen & Sendai Daikannon Day Trip | Departs from Sendai Station | Chinese and English Guides

Day Trip to Tohoku, Japan | Ginzan Onsen & Fox Village from Sendai (Chinese and English Guide)

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

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)

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