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What to do and see in Yamagata Prefecture, Tohoku: The Best Tours
Yamagata Prefecture (山形県, Yamagata-ken) is a prefecture located in the Tōhoku region of Japan. Its capital is Yamagata.
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1. Farmers Homestay in Yamagata
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Experience the rural farm life of Japan through a farmers homestay experience in Yamagata where you can stay in a charming farmhouse and join the farmers for an early morning harvest and learn how to cook a variety of traditional dishes together. These experiences take place in the outskirts of Tsuruoka City at a farmers homestay called Naa in collaboration with various farmers from this region. There are various types of crops that can be harvested together with the farmers such as dadachamame soy beans in mid-August and even winter turnips in January and February. See below for more information and note that we will continue to add more options as we work out the details with the farmers.
Inclusions: Lodging at Farmers Home , Guided Harvesting Experience in the Morning, Traditional cuisine of Tsuruoka prepared by the farmers., A home cooked meal made with the fresh crops you harvest!
Exclusions: Transportation from the ending point of this tour.
Reviewed By jasony476
My family and I really enjoyed our time with Chef Suda and also the local guide who translated and talked with us during this class. The fish was all local right from Tsuruoka City and we got to try some of the chefs personally crafted blades that cost up to 3000 dollars each. The sushi we made was really delicious and the quality of the rice and the really fresh sashimi made for some of the best sushi we have ever had.
2. Fish Auction Tour and Sushi Workshop in Sakata City
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Gain exclusive access into the auction floor of the fish market in Sakata City. Work with freshly caught fish bought directly from the market. Work alongside master sushi chefs in some of Yamagata's finest sushi bars. Fully guided by local guides. In this activity you will see how sushi is made from start to finish and also have the chance to work with freshly caught and top grade sashimi from the coast of Yamagata Prefecture.
Inclusions: A Full Course of Sushi , A Personal Lesson by a master chef, Various Side Dishes With Your Sushi
Exclusions: Transportation to the starting point of this tour., Transportation from the ending point of this tour.
3. Ken Domon Museum of Photography Special Exhibition Admission Ticket
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Ken Domon is one of the representative photographers of postwar Japan. He took news photos grounded in realism, portraits and snapshots of famous and ordinary people, as well as photos of cultural assets such as temples and Buddhist statues.
Inclusions: Admission ticket
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By agfald
I discovered Domon Ken photography, in Rome, when just by chance I saw a huge exposition on his life work. So when we went to Japan, we went to Sakata just to see his museum. We spent a whole afternoon there. We saw the children of Showa exposition. Beautiful. The museum architecture is also beautiful, the idea of having many chairs for you to seat facing outside ( to a fantastic rock garden ) even if you have your back to the fantastic photographs.... And another beautiful space, also with seats, but this time to seat admiring a beautiful pond, and a huge number of cherry trees all in bloom... I could stay there for hours. The idea of coming to a museum and admiring not only the works of art inside it, but taking the time to look outside and admire the nature around it, was in a way, new to me, and I really appreciated the time spent there. Worth the trip to Sakata.
4. Cherry Picking Experience in Shonai Yamagata Japan
Yamagata is the most delicious production of many cherry production areas in Japan. Rich water. Wind and soil. There is the Suzuki cherry garden for the opening of the Shonai, Susono plains of the mountain named the ream from Tsukiyama. Wind early summer where has just finished picking it off in sunshine filtering through foliage to rustle in. As far as I am glad if you can taste it together when it is Yutaka of here Shonai.
Inclusions: Taxi fee(Shonai airport-Cherry farm-Hotel), Entrance fee to the cherry picking farm & for the one hour al- you-can-eat cherry picking experience, Accomodation(one night's stay,including breakfast,taxes and services fees)
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Reviewed By ShonanAlpsLine
This was a very enjoyable class, as the chef named Suda gave me instructions on fresh fish, how to use a kitchen knife, and how to grab sushi. I ate 10 of my own sushi, but it was so delicious that I didn't think I made it!
5. Tokoroten noodle cooking experience
Use locally-grown weeds. You can make handmade TOKOROTEN that you don't usually make. Learn about seaweed food culture on the beach. Accept applications for 2 people.
Inclusions: Tokoroten noodle cooking experience, 【Lecture】 About Tokoten （5 minutes）, Temporary grass making (30 minutes), Cool (use the time to visit the “Tenso” on the beach) 20 minutes, Cut to just the right thickness、Tasting 15 minutes
Exclusions: To / From Shonai Airport or Tsuruoka Station is NOT included.
Reviewed By ShonanAlpsLine
This was a very enjoyable class, as the chef named Suda gave me instructions on fresh fish, how to use a kitchen knife, and how to grab sushi. I ate 10 of my own sushi, but it was so delicious that I didn't think I made it!
6. Zen Meditation at Zenpoji Temple
One-day ZEN training experience at Zen Temple. There is an easy-to-understand guide for Zen monks. Food to be trained to eat Vegetarian cuisine,and Zazen. Learn the zen essence of writing, "Now, here, yourself". Accept applications for 2 people
Inclusions: a Lunch, your Shodo piece with
Exclusions: To / From Shonai Airport or Tsuruoka Station is NOT included.
Reviewed By ShonanAlpsLine
This was a very enjoyable class, as the chef named Suda gave me instructions on fresh fish, how to use a kitchen knife, and how to grab sushi. I ate 10 of my own sushi, but it was so delicious that I didn't think I made it!
7. Yamairagawa Kabuki Experience
Classical performing developed independently in the district. It is structured so that even beginners can become familiar. Directed by a Noh performer from the Traditional Performing. Accept applications for 4 people.
Inclusions: Rural classical performing art Noto Yamato( 5 minutes), Demonstration of “Zazoro Bayashi” (10 minutes), Japanese musical instrument performance 40 minutes
Exclusions: To / From Shonai Airport or Tsuruoka Station is NOT included.
Reviewed By ShonanAlpsLine
This was a very enjoyable class, as the chef named Suda gave me instructions on fresh fish, how to use a kitchen knife, and how to grab sushi. I ate 10 of my own sushi, but it was so delicious that I didn't think I made it!
8. Yamabushi Experience on Mt. Haguro
Participants will be provided with an Ofuda. A gyohi pilgrimage gown, for your pilgrimage. Precious mementoes of your spiritual experience. With a guide, you will follow in the footsteps of pilgrims. Accept applications for 2 people.
Inclusions: a Gyoi, a Shime, a Lunch at Saikan, an Ofuda, a Goshuin., an Official Chanting and Bus fare.
Exclusions: To / From Shonai Airport or Tsuruoka Station is NOT included.
Reviewed By ShonanAlpsLine
This was a very enjoyable class, as the chef named Suda gave me instructions on fresh fish, how to use a kitchen knife, and how to grab sushi. I ate 10 of my own sushi, but it was so delicious that I didn't think I made it!
9. Discover the best of Tsuruoka : visit the Jellyfish Aquarium and Sake Brewery *A
Odyseey Winter Special,Shonai Yamagata,KAMO Aquarium Special plan. 12:45 Tsuruoka station departure with Chartered car. 13:15to15:15 free time at KAMO Aquarium. 15:30to15:45 free time at Dewa Snow Brewery. 16:15 Arrive at Tsuruoka Station KAMO Aquarium Yamagata Prefecture, Shonai region.A wondrous aquarium praised worldwide Nicknamed Jellyfish Dream Hall.More than 50 jellyfish display types. Recognized by Guinness World Records for the number of types. Dewa Snow Brewery Sake that won the best gold award in the Sake a glass of delicious sake award. You can taste sake in a wine glass.
Inclusions: KAMO Aquarium admission ticket.
Exclusions: Dewa Snow Brewery admission ticket 100yen.
Reviewed By ShonanAlpsLine
This was a very enjoyable class, as the chef named Suda gave me instructions on fresh fish, how to use a kitchen knife, and how to grab sushi. I ate 10 of my own sushi, but it was so delicious that I didn't think I made it!
10. Explore Sakata : Maiko Traditional Dance at a traditional Tea House *B course
Odyseey Winter Special,Shonai Maiko dance Special plan. 12:45 Tokyo Daiichi Hotel Tsuruoka departure with Chartered car. 13:15to14:30 Maiko dance performance at Somaro Tea House & free time. 14:45to15:15 free time at Sankyo warehouse. 15:45 Arrive at Sakata station. Activities Enjoy a Maiko, apprentice Geisha, a dance performance in a traditional setting at Somaro Tea House.
Inclusions: Somaro Tea House admission ticket.
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Reviewed By ShonanAlpsLine
This was a very enjoyable class, as the chef named Suda gave me instructions on fresh fish, how to use a kitchen knife, and how to grab sushi. I ate 10 of my own sushi, but it was so delicious that I didn't think I made it!
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