What to See & Do
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Kajo Park
- Murayama Area
Yamagata Castle was constructed in 1592 by Yoshiaki Mogami, one of Tohoku’s promin…
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Mogami River
- Mogami Area
Mogami River is famous throughout Japan for its appearance in the poem “Samidare w…
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Shiraito Fall
- Mogami Area

Risshaku-ji Temple
- Murayama Area
Risshaku-ji Temple is popularly known as Yamadera (Mountain Temple). The rocky mountain …
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Dokkonuma Swamp
- Murayama Area

The large Japanese Judas tree of Mt.Gongen
- Mogami Area
The landmark is the brown colored infoormation sign that goes from Higashihoden toward S…
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Michi-no-Eki Sagae Cherry Land
- Murayama Area

Tall Cedar Tree in Kosugi
- Mogami Area

Zao Onsen
- Murayama Area
Zao Onsen features abundant sulphuric hot spring water with strong acidity. The town&rsq…
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Shirakawa Dam Kogan Park
- Okitama Area
This is a park around Lake Shirakawa formed by Shirakawa Dam. There are auto campgrounds…
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Eboshiyama Park
- Okitama Area
Eboshiyama Park, which overlooks the Okitama area, is located behind Akayu Onsen(Hot Spr…
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Mt. Chokai
- Shonai Area
Facing the Japan Sea, the unique topography of Mount Chokai rises dramatically from sea …
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Mt. Gassan
- Shonai Area
Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan and Mount Yudono, known as the Three Mountains of Dewa, have …
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Mt. Haguro
- Shonai Area
Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan and Mount Yudono, known as the Three Mountains of Dewa, have …
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Mt. yudonosan
- Shonai Area

Higashizawa Rose Park
- Murayama Area

Kuguri Fall
- Okitama Area

Deshio Monjudo
- Murayama Area
Deshiomonjudo (Ryokouji) in the Murakizawa area of Yamagata City is also known as Hydran…
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Hijiori Onsen
- Mogami Area

Okitama Park Herb Garden
- Okitama Area
It is the largest herb park in the Yamagata prefecture, where about 100 kinds of herbs a…
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