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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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Kajo Park
- Murayama Area
Yamagata Castle was constructed in 1592 by Yoshiaki Mogami, one of Tohoku’s promin…
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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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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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Eboshiyama Park
- Okitama Area
Eboshiyama Park, which overlooks the Okitama area, is located behind Akayu Onsen(Hot Spr…
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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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Miyuki Park
- Murayama Area
When you get off at JR Mokichi Kinenkan-mae Station, you will see a beautiful view of ch…
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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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Tarumizu Ruins ／ Mine no Ura
- Murayama Area
Mamigasaki Sakura Line
- Murayama Area
Hijiori Onsen
- Mogami Area
A hot spring town that still retains the atmosphere of a traditional hot spring resort. …
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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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Omoshiroyama Plateau
- Murayama Area
Nagai Ayame Park
Senbonzakura(Thousand of Cherry blossoms) at Mogami River …
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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Higashizawa Rose Park
- Murayama Area
Mt. Chokai
- Shonai Area
Facing the Japan Sea, the unique topography of Mount Chokai rises dramatically from sea …
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Zao Terrace
- Murayama Area
There are terraces where you can relax andenjoy breathing deeply along Zao Ropeway. …
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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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