What to See & Do
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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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Sosho Rose Park
- Okitama Area

Mt. Chokai
- Shonai Area
Facing the Japan Sea, the unique topography of Mount Chokai rises dramatically from sea …
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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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Atsumi Onsen
- Shonai Area
Atsumi Onsen is a hot spring resort town with a pleasant atmosphere.Not only you can enj…
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Former Honma Family Residence
- Shonai Area
The Honma family was the wealthiest merchant family in Japan between the 17th and mid-20…
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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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Nanyo Sky Park (Experience on Paraglider)
- Okitama Area
You will enjoy amazing flight from 300 m high with well-experienced professional&nb…
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Kuki Shrine(Air Shrine)

Zao Terrace
- Murayama Area
There are terraces where you can relax andenjoy breathing deeply along Zao Ropeway. …
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Bunshokan

Shirabu hot springs
- Okitama Area
In the hot spring town, there is a nostalgic thatched-roof inn, which makes you feel the…
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Kumano Taisha Shrine
- Okitama Area

Hijiori Onsen Morning Market
- Mogami Area

Nagai Ayame Park

Sekiyama Waterfall
- Murayama Area
Sekiyama Waterfall is a 15-metre wide waterfall dropping 10 metres over a unique rocky s…
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Hiyoriyama Obatarou
- Shonai Area
The former Kappo Obata, which was the location for the movie 「Okuribito」, will open as…
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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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Mogami River Basyo Line Descent
- Mogami Area
Let yourself be in the flow of the Mogami River and enjoy the scenery from the boat. You…
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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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