Location: Yamagata Prefecture

Tohoku, Japan

Japanese transcription(s)

• Japanese: 山形県

• Rōmaji: Yamagata-ken

Country: Japan

Region: Tōhoku

Island: Honshu

Capital: Yamagata

Government

• Governor: Mieko Yoshimura

Area

• Total: 9,323.34 km (3,599.76 sq mi)

Area rank: 9th

Population (February 1, 2011)

• Total: 1,152,000

• Rank: 35th

• Density: 125.10/km (324.0/sq mi)

ISO 3166 code: JP-06

Districts: 8

Municipalities: 35

Flower: Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)

Tree: Cherry

Bird: Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)

Fish: Cherry salmon (Oncorhynchus masou)

Website: www.pref.yamagata.jp

Top Things to do in Yamagata Prefecture

Top Hotels in Yamagata Prefecture

Countries

Top 10 Waterfalls in Yamagata Prefecture, Tohoku

May 28, 2021 Chanda Heide

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. Tamasudare Fall

Masuda Omori, Sakata 999-8201 Yamagata Prefecture

Excellent

47%

Good

39%

Satisfactory

13%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 38 reviews

2. Doharataki Fall

Yoshide, Yuza-machi, Akumi-gun 999-8302 Yamagata Prefecture +81 234-72-5666 http://www.town.yuza.yamagata.jp/ou/kikaku/kanko/6117.html

Excellent

71%

Good

14%

Satisfactory

14%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

3. Shirugane Falls

Ginzanshinhata, Obanazawa 999-4333 Yamagata Prefecture

Excellent

28%

Good

50%

Satisfactory

22%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 36 reviews

4. Harai River and Suga Waterfall

7 Toge Aza Haguromachi Toge Ideha Shrine, Tsuruoka 997-0211 Yamagata Prefecture +81 235-62-2355 http://www.dewasanzan.jp/publics/index/9/#page9

Excellent

25%

Good

50%

Satisfactory

25%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 8 reviews

5. Sekiyama Otaki Fall

Sekiyama Otaki, Higashine 999-3724 Yamagata Prefecture +81 237-41-1200 http://yamagatakanko.com/spotdetail/?data_id=299&yc=7&yp=3

Excellent

Good

Satisfactory

100%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 1 reviews

The Sekiyama Otaki waterfall has an emerald-green colored waterfall basin with a waterfall that is 10m high and 15m wide. It is located within 1 min. on foot from the nearby service station at Sekiyama tunnel. You can enjoy viewing foliage in autumn and the snow-covered waterfall in winter. Access: 25min. by car from JR Sakuranbo Higashine Sta.

6. Fudo Falls

Shimokurokawa, Yamagata 999-8205 Yamagata Prefecture +81 234-64-3330 http://yamagatakanko.com/spotdetail/?data_id=309

“Fudo Falls” is a waterfall located behind Mitaki Shrine. Also known as “The Waterfall of Good Fortune and Future Success,” it is visited by many students during exam season, who pray for academic success. Fudo Falls is not far from Tamasudare Falls, the tallest waterfall in Yamagata Prefecture, so why not incorporate a visit there into your trip as well? Access: 40 min by bus from Sakata Station

7. Shirabu Falls

Oaza Seki, Yonezawa 992-1472 Yamagata Prefecture +81 238-22-5111

8. Hinohoeno Falls

Oaza Sumomoyama, Yonezawa 992-1461 Yamagata Prefecture +81 238-22-5111 http://yamagatakanko.com/spotdetail/?data_id=11448

9. Aka Fall

Oaza Seki, Yonezawa 992-1472 Yamagata Prefecture +81 238-24-4541 http://yamagatakanko.com/spotdetail/?data_id=271

10. Kuro Fall

Oaza Seki, Yonezawa 992-1472 Yamagata Prefecture +81 238-24-4541 http://yamagatakanko.com/spotdetail/?data_id=270

Location: Yamagata Prefecture

Top Things to do in Yamagata Prefecture

Top Hotels in Yamagata Prefecture

Countries

Top 10 Waterfalls in Yamagata Prefecture, Tohoku

1. Tamasudare Fall

Overall Ratings

2. Doharataki Fall

Overall Ratings

3. Shirugane Falls

Overall Ratings

4. Harai River and Suga Waterfall

Overall Ratings

5. Sekiyama Otaki Fall

Overall Ratings

6. Fudo Falls

7. Shirabu Falls

8. Hinohoeno Falls

9. Aka Fall

10. Kuro Fall

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