10 Free Things to do in Yamagata Prefecture That You Shouldn't Miss

August 6, 2021 Almeta Stockton

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. Mt. Haguro

Haguromachi Toge, Tsuruoka 997-0211 Yamagata Prefecture http://www.dewasanzan.jp/publics/index/71/
Excellent
66%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 305 reviews

Mt. Haguro

2. Bunshokan

3-4-51 Hatagomachi, Yamagata 990-0047 Yamagata Prefecture +81 23-635-5500 http://www.gakushubunka.jp/bunsyokan/
Excellent
48%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 187 reviews

Bunshokan

Reviewed By SofiaTKI - Lima, Peru

you can't miss this spot. It is a lovely museum of english renaissance architecture and it was the previous prefectural government office and assembly hall.

3. Hagurosan Five-Story Pagoda

7, HaguromachI, Touge, Tsuruoka Yamagata Prefecture +81 235-62-2355 http://www.dewasanzan.jp/publics/index/9/
Excellent
70%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 224 reviews

Hagurosan Five-Story Pagoda

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.

4. Ginzan Onsen

Ginzanshinhata, Obanazawa 999-4333 Yamagata Prefecture +81 237-28-3933 http://www.ginzanonsen.jp/
Excellent
56%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 99 reviews

Ginzan Onsen

Reviewed By iamsenhongkong - Hong Kong, China

Adorable and charming onsen place; a must go if u are in yamagata area. Try to go early in the day and enjoy a stroll in the town and onsen at night. Amazing view when it's covered in snow during winter. We booked a taxi for half a day to take us around to Mogami river and then to train station - highly recommend taking this route. We do not speak japanese but we can communicate easily with google translate. Save us the hassle of managing the luggage and waiting for public transport under heavy snow. Highly recommend esp if you are travelling with elderly and kids.

5. Uesugi Jinja Shrine

1-4-13 Marunouchi, Yonezawa 992-0052 Yamagata Prefecture +81 238-22-3189 http://yamagatakanko.com/spotdetail/?data_id=1390&yk=%25BE%25E5%25BF%25F9%25BF%25C0%25BC%25D2&yp=1
Excellent
21%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 257 reviews

Uesugi Jinja Shrine

6. Michi-no-Eki Sagae Cherry Land

919-8 Yakuwa Kawara Along Road 112, Sagae 990-0523 Yamagata Prefecture +81 237-86-3111 [email protected] http://www.cherryland.co.jp/
Excellent
26%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 73 reviews

Michi-no-Eki Sagae Cherry Land

7. Sankyo Soko Storehouse

1-1-8 Sankyomachi, Sakata 998-0838 Yamagata Prefecture +81 234-24-2233 http://sakata-kankou.com
Excellent
25%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 320 reviews

Sankyo Soko Storehouse

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

Babacho, Tsuruoka 997-0035 Yamagata Prefecture +81 235-25-2111 http://www.tsuruokakanko.com/spot/286
Excellent
17%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 95 reviews

Tsuruoka Park

9. Yonezawa Castle Ruins / Matsugasaki Park

1 Marunochi, Yonezawa 992-0052 Yamagata Prefecture +81 238-21-6226 [email protected]
Excellent
13%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 88 reviews

Yonezawa Castle Ruins / Matsugasaki Park

10. 16 Rakaniwa Rock

Fukura, Yuza-machi, Akumi-gun 999-8521 Yamagata Prefecture +81 234-72-5666
Excellent
17%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
32%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 47 reviews

16 Rakaniwa Rock

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