Things to do in Yamagata Prefecture, Tohoku: The Best Historic Sites

February 27, 2022 Yuk Petri

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. House of Hojin

59-3 Sakaida, Mogami-machi, Mogami-gun 999-6106 Yamagata Prefecture +81 233-45-2397 http://mogami.tv/info/03shisetsu/27houjin-no-ie.php
Excellent
36%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 14 reviews

House of Hojin

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. Mt.Haguro- Dewasanzan Sanjin Gosaiden

7 Haguromachitouge Touge, Tsuruoka 997-0211 Yamagata Prefecture +81 235-62-2355 http://www.dewasanzan.jp/
Excellent
58%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 24 reviews

Mt.Haguro- Dewasanzan Sanjin Gosaiden

This is a magnificent shrine for Mt. Gassan, Mt. Haguro and Mt. Yudono. It is 28m tall and 26m wide with a 2.1m thick thatched roof. No other thatched building is as solemn as this shrine in Japan. It is designated as an important part of national intangible heritage.

5. Former Honma Family Residence

12-13 Nibancho, Sakata 998-0045 Yamagata Prefecture +81 234-22-3562 http://hommake.sakura.ne.jp/
Excellent
22%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
23%
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0%
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 73 reviews

Former Honma Family Residence

6. 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.

7. Nishi Numata Ruin Park

3295, Yanome, Tendo Yamagata Prefecture +81 23-654-7360
Excellent
50%
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50%
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Nishi Numata Ruin Park

8. Tsuruoka Roman Catholic Church

7-19 Babacho, Tsuruoka 997-0035 Yamagata Prefecture +81 235-22-0292 http://www.turuoka-catholic.or.jp
Excellent
24%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 62 reviews

Tsuruoka Roman Catholic Church

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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