Location: Yamagata Prefecture
Top Things to do in Yamagata Prefecture
Top Hotels in Yamagata Prefecture
Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Yamagata Prefecture, Tohoku
Yamagata Prefecture (山形県, Yamagata-ken) is a prefecture located in the Tōhoku region of Japan. Its capital is Yamagata.
Restaurants in Yamagata Prefecture
1. Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 458 reviews
Reviewed By Robbo51
It was during a blizzard in early February and outdoor sightseeing was out of the question so we tried Kamo. This is quite an impressive complex of indoor aquaria displaying all manner of fish, plus a couple of outdoor pools with seals and sea lions. The highlight though were the jellyfish. So much to discover about these widely varying creatures, and a guided tour behind the scenes to see how they are bred and cultured. Well worth a visit.
2. Mt. Haguro
3. Frost Covered Trees of Zao
4. Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 330 reviews
Reviewed By MontyPuppy - Perth, Australia
If you love Nosawa Onsen but hate the crowds, try something a little further away. Zao Onsen in the Yamagata Prefecture has 12m snow seasons, lovely powder, loads of lifts and fun local foods to try plus the very amazing and unique ‘snow monsters’. (Eerie snow and wind blasted trees near the peak of the mountain). If you enjoy first tracks and make early starts avoiding the Zao ropeway that takes tourists up to the monsters, you’ll have a fabulous time. And then there is the private and public town onsens and apres skiing. Sensational.
5. Hagurosan Five-Story Pagoda
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By 420mayam - Gunma Prefecture, Japan
Set in forest and at base of stairs going up to the temple,this is just lovely, It is almost hidden away in this peaceful place.
6. Uesugi Jinja Shrine
7. Sankyo Soko Storehouse
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 320 reviews
Reviewed By passionfruitsin
Our cruise landed in Sakata and our shuttle brought on to the main shopping mall in town. Young and old were on the spot to receive us and there were stalls and cultural displays too. Going to the Tourism booth we were surprised that they organized free tours for 3 separate routes around the whole town, We decided on the Sanyo warehouse route and were led by a most enthusiastic lady and 3 high school students with elemental command of English. The highlight of the tour was Sanyo Soko and we were told of the history. The shrine behind the warehouse has been protecting the owners of the place for generations. We were even shown how the ritual is carried out at this shrine. Leaving the warehouse we walked pass the municipal office followed by the Honma residence. This was impressive but we did not stayed long as we were still keen to go round the rest of the town. Not far from the Honma resident was that of Abumiya, another rich local merchant who did a lot of philanthropy work for the locals for which they are very appreciative of. We ended our tour and offered to buy our guests lunch. The leading guide was in a hurry to go as she has another appointment. The students led us to a Ramen shop for lunch. It was a nice meal at a very reasonable price for the quality they provided. All in all, it was a very satisfying experience and the warmest of the Japanese guests was something we have yet to experience in any other countries we have been to so far.
8. Tsuruoka Park
9. Zao Ropeway
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 226 reviews
Reviewed By hienbau - Geneva, Switzerland
The landscape is spectacular and worth to queue. The wind is very strong and blew with snow like storm, so sometime we could hardly see the things on top, then stop at the middle station and enjoy the view there. Will come back for skiing, must be wonderful experience.
10. Yonezawa Castle Ruins / Matsugasaki Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 88 reviews
