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Yamadera ／ Risshaku-ji Temple
- Murayama Area
Risshaku-ji Temple is popularly known as Yamadera (Mountain Temple). The rocky mountain …
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Juhyo ／ Snow Monster （Zao’s Juhyo ／ Zao’s Rime ／ Frost…
- Murayama Area
These frost covered trees can only be found in specific regions and are unique in all of…
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Zao Onsen ／ Zao Hot Springs
- Murayama Area
Zao Onsen features abundant sulphuric hot spring water with strong acidity. The town&rsq…
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Mt. Gassan Ski Resort
- Murayama Area
While other ski resorts are closed, the Mt. Gassan Ski Resort opens in April until July.…
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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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Kajo Park
- Murayama Area
Yamagata Castle was constructed in 1592 by Yoshiaki Mogami, one of Tohoku’s promin…
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Nagai Ayame Park
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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Mt. Haguro
- Shonai Area
Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan and Mount Yudono, known as the Three Mountains of Dewa, have …
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Mifuchi Keikoku Valley
- Okitama Area
Mifuchi Keikoku Valley in the upper part of Nagai Dam can be only reached by a rescue&nb…
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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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Okura Yuki Monogatari
- Mogami Area
Check out the 28th Okura Yuki Monogatari, a winter tradition in Okura Village and Yamaga…
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Higashiyama Park Hydrangea Forest
- Mogami Area
Hydrangea is enacted in the flowers of Shinjo City as a symbol of the character of the s…
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Tarumizu Ruins ／ Mine no Ura
- Murayama Area
Senbonzakura(Thousand of Cherry blossoms) at Mogami River …
Tobishima Island
Tamasudare Falls
- Shonai Area
Legend has it that the renowned priest Kobo Daishi discovered and named Tamasudare (bead…
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Zao mountain Range ／ Mt. Zao
