What to See & Do
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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 ／ Zao Onsen Mountain & Snow …
- Murayama Area
Zao Onsen features abundant sulphuric hot spring water with strong acidity. The town&rsq…
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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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Nightcruiser tour to see Snow Monsters
- Murayama Area
The Juhyo (Snow Monsters) of Zao, which are said to be rare in the world, are a mys…
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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. 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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Yudonosan Shrine
- Shonai Area
Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan and Mount Yudono, known as the Three Mountains of Dewa, have …
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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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Uesugi Jinja Shrine
- Okitama Area
Uesugi Jinja Shrine was built on the grounds of the former Yonezawa Castle to enshrine K…
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Kamo Aquarium
- Shonai Area
Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium is located in an impressive modern white-walled building on …
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Hiyoriyama Park
- Shonai Area
Hiyoriyama Park is a historic park in the port town of Sakata. The park is a popular sce…
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Zao Onsen Ski Resort ／ Zao Onsen Snow Resort
- Murayama Area
Sankyo Soko Storehouse
- Shonai Area
Built in 1893, the Sankyo Soko Storehouses continue to function today as rice storehouse…
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Mt.Haguro- Dewasanzan Sanjin Gosaiden
- Shonai Area
Sosho Rose Park
- Okitama Area
Yonezawa Castle Ruins / Matsugasaki Park
- Okitama Area
Matsugasaki Park is located on the grounds of the former Yonezawa Castle. The water-fill…
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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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Takahata Winery
- Okitama Area
Among the fruit kingdoms of Yamagata, Takahata Town, where Takahata Winery is located,&n…
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Zao Chuo Ropeway
- Murayama 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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