山形県 · Tohoku Region
Yamagata Hidden Gems
Mountain temples, cherry orchards and one of Japan's highest densities of hot springs, ringed by the sacred Dewa Sanzan peaks.
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Climate & Best Season
Hot, humid summers in the basin (among Japan's hottest records) and deep winter snow in the mountains. Cherries in June, snow monsters in February.
Famous For (Food)
- Cherries
- Yonezawa beef
- Imoni (taro stew)
- Cold ramen
Signature Sights
- Yamadera (Risshaku-ji)
- Dewa Sanzan pilgrimage
- Ginzan Onsen
- Zao snow monsters
