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Shirabu Onsen

Shirabu Onsen

Smell the fragrant pine whilst soaking in the natural hot springs of Shirabu Onsen.

Yamagata Hanagasa Matsuri Festival

Hanagasa Festival

Marvel at more than 10,000 dancers performing in Yamagata’s Hanagasa Matsuri

Sankyo Soko Storehouses

A charming historical hotspot showcasing the prosperous former rice trade on the Sea of Japan

mount gassan

Tsuruoka

Whatever way the jellyfish go...

Okama

Sittin' pretty on the borders of Yamagata and Miyagi.

Tendo City’s Ningen Shogi (Human Chess) and Sakura Festival

A grand battle of human-sized Japanese chess under 2,000 cherry blossoms — a unique event to see while traveling in northern Japan.

The Mummy at Churen-ji Temple

What do The Beatles and a mummy have in common? You can find them both at this Yamagata Temple.

Ginzan Onsen

Mountain onsen village for luxury lovers or budget backpackers.

Higashizawa Rose Park

The beauty of 20,000 roses — best in summer and fall!