2025 Yamagata Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

During my stay in Yamagata, I chose Daiwa Roynet Hotel and absolutely loved it𓈊ˊ˗. The room was spacious with soft lighting, and it even had an incredibly comfortable massage chair ⸜♡⸝. After a tiring day of exploring, I would sit down for a massage session, which was super relaxing ✨. The bed was also very comfortable, and the overall environment was quiet and clean, ensuring excellent rest quality ꔛ. Conveniently, there’s a 7-11 right downstairs, making it super easy to grab anything you need at night! The hotel is also close to the station, offering top-notch convenience🩵. If any friends plan to visit Yamagata, I would highly recommend this place .ᐟ.ᐟ

Stay in Style During Yamagata's Off-Season: [Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata Ekimae] 🏨 This time, I stayed in the "Deluxe King Room," which was spacious and comfortable. The highlight was the in-room electric massage chair 💺—perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring! The bathroom featured a separate shower and bathtub, and the bed was soft and cozy, ensuring a restful night's sleep 🛏️. - Recommended Highlights - 🚉 The hotel's location is unbeatable, just a 2-minute walk from Yamagata Station. Whether you're taking the JR train or transferring to a bus, it's incredibly convenient. 🍜 The area offers a variety of dining options, including local Yamagata soba noodles, yakiniku, and izakayas, all within walking distance. There's also a convenience store downstairs, providing everything you might need 🛒. ✅ Overall, the stay was highly satisfying and is definitely a great choice when visiting Yamagata. I would love to stay here again next time 💖.

Experience the cold in Japan in February For this trip, we will experience snow on the Yamagata side. If traveling from Thailand, the route will start from • Don Mueang - Narita Airport • Take the Shinkansen Tokyo - Yamagata 2:45 hrs. • Take the bus at Yamaga Station, platform 1 to Zao Onsen, which takes 30 minutes. Prepare winter clothes because Zao Onsen has very thick and soft snow. Tourists will come to see the snow monster, which is very difficult to see because there are only 3-4 places around the world where this kind of Snow monster phenomenon occurs. You will have to take a cable car called Zao Ropeway, which is located in the middle of Zao Onsen. You can walk from the bus station to the cable car. The weather is very changeable. If you are lucky and the sky is clear, you will be able to see the Monster clearly. When you reach the top of the mountain, you will be able to walk up and take pictures with the Snow Monster. You can go anywhere on the mountain and get a beautiful angle. Caution: There are a lot of tourists. It will take 2-3 hours to wait for the cable car. The line is very long. It would be better if you bought your ticket online in advance. Because if there are a lot of people at the venue, they can close the ticket sales. And additionally, buy an additional express ticket to enter the special express lane. Prepare yourself well and you can go up quickly. For those who intend to ski, this city has many routes to play, both green, red, and black. As for the view of the route, it's not difficult to say that it is very beautiful. You can play through the demons down. Summary: For those who have never been to this side of Japan, I recommend that you come at least once because there are many tourist attractions. Most importantly, this city is famous for its Onsen hot springs. You can soak in a natural Onsen. #Yamagata #zaoonsen #skiresort #snowmonster #travel #เที่ยวต่างประเทศ #travelphotography #japantravel #withmyshutter #NewYearNewTrip

#outdooradventure Zao Onsen in Yamagata Prefecture is famous for its unique winter landscapes and rejuvenating hot springs. The area transforms into a snowy wonderland, with “snow monsters” formed by frozen trees becoming a major attraction for visitors. Skiers and snowboarders will love the wide, well-maintained slopes and diverse courses. After a day on the slopes, the mineral-rich hot springs offer a soothing retreat. In summer, Zao offers hiking trails through verdant forests and to volcanic craters. The year-round beauty and activities make Zao Onsen a versatile destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking both adventure and relaxation.

Zao Onsen in winter is simply amazing! 😍 Stepping into Zao Onsen is like entering a dreamy ice and snow kingdom. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, the scenery is breathtaking. ❄️ The hot spring pool is steaming, and the warm water envelops your whole body, making you forget the cold instantly. Close your eyes and feel the soothing water flow, and all your fatigue will disappear. 💆 Here, you can soak in the hot spring while enjoying the beautiful snow scenery, as if time has stopped. Occasionally, you can see a few cute little animals frolicking in the snow, adding a touch of vitality. 🐾 Zao Onsen is the warmest haven in winter. Come here and enjoy an unforgettable winter trip! 🎉

100 Great Castles in Japan [Yamagata Castle Ruins] Well maintained, the ruins of the Honmaru Palace are located within the large grounds, and the restored Ninomaru moat and stone walls can be seen beautifully✨ It is a historical building where you can learn, with VR explanations and a museum. The Yamagata Prefectural Museum displays the national treasure "Jomon Goddess"⭐️ When I went in the summer, the inside of the museum was too hot to take my time looking around, so I recommend bringing cooling items such as a fan during the scorching heat💡 You can walk there from Yamagata Station. 1 Kasumi-cho, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture 💰Price per person: Free The entrance fee to the Yamagata Prefectural Museum is 300 yen #Yamagata #Yamagata Castle Ruins #Yamagata Trip #0 Yen Trip November

Experiencing snow at Zao is an exciting and enchanting natural experience, especially during the winter season when the entire area is covered in snow. Zao is a famous tourist destination in Japan for skiing and enjoying beautiful snow views. When you arrive at Zao, you will be greeted with stunning scenery, where the falling snow makes everything look white and like a fairy tale world. Taking the cable car to the top of the mountain allows you to enjoy a wide view, seeing mountains and snow covering the entire area. Additionally, there are walking trails for those who want to enjoy the view up close. You can stroll in the cool atmosphere and feel the tranquility of nature. For ski lovers, Zao also has ski slopes suitable for all levels, from beginners to professionals, and is fully equipped with facilities, making it an ideal place for relaxation and fun during the winter season.

#Cable car Zao Juhyo is a major tourist attraction around Sendai. People fight for these tree monsters even in the cold winter of January. Fortunately, Japan's tourism facilities have always been very good. It only takes 40 minutes to take a bus from JR Yamagata Station to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal. Starting from Zao Onsen Ski Resort🎿 at the foot of the mountain, it takes about 15 minutes to walk to the starting point of the cable car🚡 "Zao Cable Car Sanlu Station". First take a cable car to "Juhyo Plateau Station", then transfer to "Jizo Sancho Station". When you exit the station, you can see a different world full of juhyo! There is also a 2-meter-tall Zao Jizo statue here, remember to take photos👍 💡The Zao Juhyo season is limited to night lighting from 17:00 to 21:00, and the snow monsters instantly turn into various colors. This amazing light scene is listed as one of the Japanese Night View Heritages, and it is definitely worth coming. However, the top of the mountain is very cold at night. It is basically too cold to press the camera when you go outside. Please remember to wear warm clothes and put a heating pack on your mobile phone and camera 📷, otherwise it will run out of power immediately🪫 🎯 Zao Juhyo Cable Car Foot Line 8:15-16:45／Top Line 8:30-16:30 (may be suspended due to weather conditions) You can buy the "Sankou Bus + Cable Car" discount package at Yamagata Station, which starts selling in December every year. Or buy a 2-stage ticket directly at the cable car station 🎯 Four-day flash trip to Tohoku, Japan (Sendai/Ginzan Onsen/Zao Juhyo) Day1 Sendai City/Shopping/Zenjiro Beef Tongue Set Meal Day2 Sendai-Yamagata Yonezawa Beef-Ginzan Onsen (JR Senzan Line to Yamadera Station, many flights) Day3 Yamagata-Zao Onsen/Zao Juhyo (Yamagata Zao direct bus, several flights a day) Day4 Zao City-Sendai Airport (Airport direct bus, several flights a day) #Zao Juhyo #Ski Resort #Mountaintop Cable Car #100 Ways to Travel #Zao Onsen #Sendai #Light Up Event #Juhyo

I really miss the first time I went to Japan to play in the snow. It was so much fun and incredibly beautiful and romantic. Although it was a warm winter that year, I have vivid memories of staying one night at Zao in Yamagata, Tohoku. It started snowing heavily at midnight and continued throughout the night. The next day, we went up the mountain and stayed at the San-Goro Lodge halfway up. The heavy snow continued, and the kids played in the snow all day, not wanting to come inside. They only agreed to leave after we checked out. After leaving, we were incredibly lucky to see the sun come out, giving us a chance to see the beautiful forest. It was like a scene from Frozen, so dreamy! The staff at San-Goro Lodge took us to the Torikabuto Station cable car. This is a ski resort with many skiers. We walked along the path to the Daikokuten Observatory, which was incredibly beautiful. The view from the 1387-meter-high Torikabuto summit was stunning. From there, we could see our lodge, San-Goro Lodge. The wooden cabin in the snow was so romantic, and walking through the forest felt like a scene from Frozen. Tohoku Zao Cable Car Station 〒990-2301 Yamagata Prefecture, Yamagata City, Zao Onsen 229-3

Even if you don't do winter sports, you can take the ropeway up and enjoy the vast snowy scenery! It's a real pleasure when it's snowing✨ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~❄️~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Zao Ropeway 📍229-3 Zao Onsen, Yamagata City ⏰Sanroku Line 8:30-17:00 / Sancho Line 8:45-16:45 🚃JR Yamagata Station ⇨About 40 minutes by local bus. After getting off, it is about a 15-minute walk to Zao Ropeway Sanroku Station (Sanroku Station ⇨ Juhyo Kogen Station ⇨ Jizo Sancho Station) 💰Bus fare and ropeway fare purchased at Yamagata Station included/Adult 5,700 yen ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~❄️~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ※This information is up-to-date, so please check it out when you go! Photo date: 2024/2 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~🫧🫧🫧~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Right now! This moment! Enjoy the Maya trip to the fullest ✔︎A place I'm glad I went and experienced firsthand ✔︎I hope this helps you save and plan your trips♫ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~🫧🫧🫧~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #winter play #snow #Zao #Yamagata sightseeing #spectacular spots #snow scenery #ropeway

Have you ever been to Zao's frost-covered trees? The Aomori Todomatsu trees are covered with ice and snow caused by cloud particles carried by the seasonal winds and become snow monsters❄️ Growth stage ⇨ January Peak stage ⇨ February Decline/collapse stage ⇨ March It's rare nationwide. It's also popular as a tourist destination because you can see it without climbing a mountain Come and see this work of art that can only be seen in good weather! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~❄️~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rime trees at Zao 📍Zao mountain range, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, near the summit of Jizo-dake Zao Ropeway 📍229-3 Zao Onsen, Yamagata City ⏰Foothills line 8:30-17:00 / Summit line 8:45-16:45 🚃JR Yamagata Station ⇨About 40 minutes by local bus. After getting off, it is about a 15-minute walk to Zao Ropeway Sanroku Station (Sanroku Station ⇨ Juhyo Kogen Station ⇨ Jizo Sancho Station) 💰Bus fare and ropeway fare purchased at Yamagata Station included/Adult 5,700 yen ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~❄️~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *This information is current, so please check it out before you go! Photo date: 2024/2 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~❄~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Right now! This moment! Enjoy the Maya trip to the fullest ✔︎A place I'm glad I went and experienced firsthand ✔︎I hope this helps you save it or go out ♫ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~❄~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #Snowscape2024 #Snow #Zao #SnowMonster #YamagataTourism #BreathtakingSights #Snowscapes #PhotogenicSpots

You can enjoy the milky white hot spring water that is 100% sulfur spring. It is also open to visitors. If you are staying at the group facility "Omiya Ryokan", you can request a hot spring pass at the hotel. The large bath is highly recommended. ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ information Facility name📍Zao International Hotel Address📍933 Zao Onsen, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture Access📍About 40 minutes by car from JR Yamagata Station Bathing hours📍12:00-15:00 (reception) Bathing fee📍1320 yen for adults, 660 yen for children Private baths available for an additional fee (reservations required) ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ #girls trip #adult girls trip #couple trip #domestic travel #japan #Tohoku tourism #day trip hot spring #day trip bathing

This is a 1000-year-old inn where you can enjoy natural hot springs straight from the source. It has been renovated and is a nostalgic Japanese-modern inn. The lounge is stocked with drinks, manga, and other items, making it a great place to relax. ┎┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┒ Name of facility: Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan Address: 46 Zao Onsen, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture Access: 40 minutes by car from JR Yamagata Station Check-in/out: 14:00/10:00 Room type: Japanese-style Hollywood twin Reference price: 17,000 yen and up ┖┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ #Accommodation report #Girls trip #Adult girls trip #Couple trip #Domestic trip #Japan#Zao Onsen #Omiya Ryokan #Secret hot spring

#GlobalTravel After sharing the Zao Ice Trees with you last time In fact, Zao has another popular destination! It is the hot spring village of Zao ♨️ Zao is located on the border of Yamagata Prefecture and Miyagi Prefecture. Many tourists come down from the Juhyo ski resort. They will book a hot spring hotel for at least one night. Zao Onsen's mineral-rich waters help relieve fatigue After visiting the frost trees on Mt. I specially stopped by to visit this hot spring village. The air is filled with the unique sulfur smell of hot springs It was just at sunset The whole village is surrounded by sunset The atmosphere is very comfortable and chill🥹 It’s really beautiful! ! I can't help but imagine soaking in the hot springs What a picturesque scene it would be☺️☺️ I recommend you to come. #JapanTravel #Japan #Yamagata #ZaoOnsen #Zao

"The sound of the cicadas penetrates the quiet rocks" is a place that everyone has heard at least once, and is the place where Matsuo Basho wrote a haiku 📍This time we will introduce 👇 "Hojusan Risshakuji Temple" in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. We would like to provide some useful information for those who are visiting for the first time! ★Also known as "Yamadera" This place is also commonly known as "Yamadera" because there are more than 30 large and small tower buildings built on a steep rocky mountain. ★History of its founding in 860 This place also has a long history, and like Chusonji Temple in Hiraizumi, Iwate, Zuiganji Temple in Matsushima, Miyagi, and Osorezan in Shimokita, Aomori, it is said to have been founded in 860 by the third Tendai sect priest, Jikaku Daishi Ennin 🕰★Pilgrimage route with 1015 stone steps Climb the long stone steps of 1015 steps to reach Okunoin 🥾It is said that climbing the stone steps will eliminate worldly desires. It's a tough journey, but there are plenty of sights along the way, including historical sites such as stone monuments bearing haiku poems and other spots with spectacular views, making it a pilgrimage route that can be enjoyed intellectually and sensorily❗️★Godai-do Hall stands on a cliff. As you climb the pilgrimage route, you'll come to a place where you can look out over the magnificent view from the top of the mountain. The view from this observation deck, which gives you the feeling that you are at the same height as the mountain opposite the Godaido Hall, is truly beautiful✨★You should allow more than an hour for the journey! It takes 30 to 45 minutes for young people and 45 to 60 minutes for older people to travel one way to the inner sanctuary of Risshakuji Temple and the Godaido Hall! It's a long climb, so we recommend wearing sturdy shoes like sneakers. ◼︎Admission feeAdults: 300 yen, Junior high school students: 200 yen, Children (over 4 years old): 100 yen ◼︎Opening hours08:00-17:00 ◼︎Location4456-1 Yamadera, Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture 999-3301 ◼︎AccessBy trainJR Senseki Line JR Yamagata Station → JR Yamadera Station 20 minutesJR Senseki Line JR Sendai Station → JR Yamadera Station 60 minutes10 minutes walk from Yamadera Station to the entranceBy carYamagata Expressway "Yamagata Kita IC" → about 15 minutes*There is no dedicated parking lot, use the paid parking lot in the shopping arcade in front of the templeBasically 500 yen, but some places are free under certain conditions #Sakura2024 #Japan's most beautiful scenery #Domestic travel #Yamagata sightseeing

During the autumn leaves season ☘️☘️ in Yamagata, even though there are no cherry blossoms to see 🌸🌸🌸 Japan, we had the opportunity to go in November during the beautiful autumn leaves season. On the way to Ginzan Onsen, while driving on both sides of the road, the way to the valley, most of the tourists are Japanese because the way to get there is quite difficult. There are also tour buses. Stop to eat handmade soba, then soak in the onsen ♨️ feels good. #Sakura2024

📍> The Zao Range (ざおうれんぽう) is majestic, spanning Yamagata and Miyagi counties, with the main peak Kumano-dake (elevation 1,841 meters) located on the Yamagata side. Beautiful scenery can be seen all year round, especially the autumn red leaves on the mountain top and the 'Zao Ice Tree' of Zao Mountain in northeastern Yamagata, which is one of the absolute winter views in Japan. . 💠During the entire ski season, the 'Ice Tree Group' appearing on the upper part of the ski resort is very spectacular. In addition to being able to ski on the 'Ice Tree Primitive Snow Road' during the day and admire the ice trees on both sides of the ski trail, there is also an ice tree light show at night. Under the colorful lights, the ice trees look spectacular and mysterious. With 26 snow trails and 41 ropeways, no matter how big the scale is, it's impossible to ski all in one day, so it's recommended to stay at least one night. . 💠How to get there: Snow friends, you can choose Air China's direct flight to Sendai, with one flight each on Wednesday and Sunday, with a stopover in Shanghai. The direct flight on Wednesday and Sunday, the departure time from Beijing is 7:20, and the departure time after stopping in Shanghai is 10:40. Arrive at Sendai Airport at 14:25 Japanese time. . The general route is: take the 'Sendai Airport Line' from Sendai Airport, and arrive at 'Sendai Station' 25 minutes later; change to the 'JR Senzan Line' at 'Sendai Station', and arrive at 'Yamagata Station' about 1 hour and 15 minutes later. . 💠From Sendai Airport to Yamagata Station, there is another mode of transportation, called the express bus, with a one-way fare of 1,500 yen, half price for children under 12, and it takes 80 minutes to reach Yamagata Station. However, if you take a plane from Beijing with a stopover in Shanghai, you won't be able to catch the departure time of the express bus. Unless some snow friends fly to Sendai Airport from an airport in Japan, see if the arrival time can catch up with one of the four express buses a day. Snow friends, please check the arrival time on the day and decide whether to choose the express bus. . 💠Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo After snow friends land at Tokyo Haneda or Narita Airport, take a car to 'Tokyo Station' and take the Tohoku Shinkansen, a one-stop service to 'Yamagata Station', and then take a bus from 'Yamagata Station' to the ski resort. The one-way fare for the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Yamagata Station: 11,680 yen (about 680 RMB) The Shinkansen journey time: 2 hours 41 minutes When you arrive at 'Yamagata Station', refer to the above 'Yamagata Station → Zao Onsen' bus timetable and take the bus to go. .

🤔Tohoku is so low-key that even the Japanese are unfamiliar with it, but here you can find the Kamikakushi Ginzan Onsen in Spirited Away, the spectacular tree ice wonders of Mount Zao, and the world heritage city of Nikko... It always brings surprises to your warm winter trip - 【Highlights】 🐮Yonezawa Wagyu｜Marbled meat that melts in your mouth, one of the top three Wagyu beef in Japan ♨Ginzan Onsen｜The wooden hot spring town is like the hidden world in "Spirited Away" 🗻The beauty of nature｜Magical ice on the mountains and trees, spectacular ice waterfalls on the streams 🌈Winter Limited｜Ashikaga Fantasy Illumination Blooms, One of the Three Major Illuminations in Japan ♨️Hot ​​spring tour｜A visit to Ginzan Onsen, Zao Onsen and Nikko Onsen - 【Meet on the road】 ✅Yamagata｜Ginzan Onsen, Zao Onsen, Yamagata Zao Ice Trees ✅Miyagi｜Zao Okama, Katamage Shrine, Miyagi Zao Juhyo, Togatta Onsen, Kokeshi making, Zao Fox Village ✅Tochigi｜Tamozawa Imperial Residence Memorial Park, Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls, strawberry picking and tasting, Ashikaga Flower Park Light-up - 【Stay】 🏡Kosekiya Annex｜Like the hot spring house in Spirited Away, the top floor has a romantic guest room, hot springs gush directly from the source, and Japanese beef food is top-notch 🏡Miyazanso Takamiya｜A 300-year-old wooden building with interesting guest rooms. Enjoy your bathing time with 9 types of bathtubs formed by its own source of hot springs 🏡Hot Spring Villa Daigenzhihua｜There are only 18 rooms in the 10,000-ping forest. You can enjoy the 400-year-old tea-brown warm soup at any time. The food ingredients are mainly home-grown vegetables, which are very fresh and tender. 🏡Nikko Ritz-Carlton｜The first Ritz-Carlton to offer Japanese-style hot springs, with natural sulfur hot springs as the main feature. The private balcony and semi-outdoor lounge area introduce the beauty of the four seasons of Oku-Nikko - 【Exquisite delicacies】 🍓Strawberries｜Tochigi has the largest strawberry production in Japan, and Tochiotome is the most delicious. Picking strawberries yourself is a special kind of fun 🔥Grilled Beef Tongue｜A specialty of Sendai, beef tongue is cooked, seasoned and grilled. The meat is tender, marinated and full of oil. 🐮Yonezawa Wagyu｜One of the three major Wagyu beefs in Japan, along with Matsusaka beef and Kobe beef, its characteristics are its melting taste and sweetness. - 【Itinerary Overview】 ❄D1 Fairy Tale Street ♨️ Arrive in Yamagata and stroll along Ginzan Onsen Street ❄D2 Ice and Snow Exotic 🗻Yamagata: Watching the frost trees at Zao Mountain and relaxing at Zao Hot Springs 🎎Miyagi: Watching the frost trees on Mount Zao, Okama, Kataming Shrine, and relaxing at Togatta Onsen ❄D3 Animal Habitat 🦊Visit Zao Fox Village and head to Nikko ❄D4 Natural Vitality 🌊Walk along Lake Chuzenji, visit Kegon Falls, pick and taste strawberries at the farm ❄D5 World Heritage 🍱Visit Tamozawa Imperial Residence Memorial Park and have lunch, Ashikaga Flower Park Light Up, and head to Tokyo ❄D6 Farewell to Japan ✈️Return/Continue traveling to other cities in Japan

Fukui has an image of dinosaurs, but there are many other great spots! 📸 1,2, #EchizenDaibutsu When you go, you will understand The dignified atmosphere and for some reason your mind will become empty and you will enter a meditative state 🧘♀️ I thought it would only look good in photos, but it was completely different, I want to go again 🥹 ⁡ ⁡ 📸 3,4, #Eiheiji A temple where the strictest training in Japan is carried out (apparently) A place where you can feel immersed in the world of religion as you walk and pass by monks ⁡ ⁡ 📸 5,6 #Heisenji If you want to change the world you live in, you should go here 🌳 The scenery changes before and after climbing up and praying. It really changed my dimension. I had a strange experience. If you're interested, please comment 🦕 ⁡ ⁡ 📸 7, #Hokoshima Actually, when I came here, I got a really bad headache. Maybe it was because of the vibrations? The power was so strong... ⁡ ⁡ 📸 8, #Samurai Residences ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ Fukui Prefecture really changed my dimension. If you want to change your life, you might change your mind if you go. #besttrip2023 #Fukui #fukuiprefecture #Echizen

Yamadera (official name: Hojuzan Risshakuji Temple) is located in Yamagata Prefecture in northeastern Japan. The Buddhist temple built on the mountain wall looks like it is floating in the air from a distance. Its mysterious and solemn atmosphere attracts countless tourists to make pilgrimage and worship. There are more than 30 large and small pagodas and Buddhist halls in the mountain temple. It would take a lot of time to visit all of them, so I suggest you pick some important ones. 👍🏻【Recommended route】 1. Konponchudo 2. Basho and Soryo statues 3. SEMIZUKA 4. Niomon 5. Chusei-in 6. Oku-in and Great Buddha Hall 7. Kaisan-do and Nakyo-do 8. Godai-do ✨Impressions: I went to Yamagata originally for Ginzan Onsen and Zao Juhyo, but since I had time, I just searched for Yamadera, a tourist attraction in Yamagata. Finally, I discovered this treasure-level beautiful scenery. After climbing 1,000 steps and reaching the top of the "Five Great Halls", I was shocked and moved when I saw this scenery! 💡Suggestions: The hiking trails during winter are very slippery, so I basically walked sideways (Figure 9) to avoid slipping. You can rent shoes at the entrance. I didn’t expect it to be so slippery. I suggest you bring ice grippers or rent shoes. 📍Address: 4495-15 Yamadera, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture 💳Tickets: 300 yen for adults; 200 yen for junior high school students; 100 yen for children 🕰️Opening hours: April to November 9:30-16:00 December to March 10:00-15:00 (Every Wednesday is a closed day for the Yamadera Tourism Association) #日本景点 #日本旅行 #国外旅游

The cabin hidden in Zao, Tohoku, Japan. When I went there in 2020, there was very little snow in the warm winter. It suddenly snowed heavily that day and it was super dreamy. Before going up the mountain, you must first take a cable car up the mountain. After contacting the administrator of the cabin, he will drive a crawler truck. He came to pick us up. It was a ski chalet that only skiers would live in, but it was also open to the general public. Although we didn’t know how to ski, we loved the mountains and chalets. As soon as we saw this chalet, we loved it and decided to stay there. Late at night, our family is really the only one who is a tourist! The interior of the wooden house is very unique, and I really like its interior design. When it snows outdoors, the Sangoro Lodge also provides free snowboards and snow tubs to play in. I still miss Sangoro’s hut! Sangoro cabin 990-0017 Fudokami National Forest 28, Kamitarizawa, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture #parent-childfriendly place#suburban good place #Japan #ski #zao

Zao Tree Ice is located in Yamagata Prefecture, northeastern Japan. This stunning sight is limited to each winter! Tree ice is the ice that attaches to the surface of trees when fog and clouds cooled to below freezing point blow through them. But the weather in winter is more unstable. Those who can go up the mountain in good weather are lucky! This time I also met the blue sky, I was really blessed by God 🫶🏻 📆Viewing Period: Roughly from December to March If you want to visit the tree ice, it is recommended to visit between late January and late February when you can see the beautiful and huge tree ice 🚠Transportation: Arrive from Yamagata Station by bus to Zao Onsen in 40 minutes. "Tree Ice Viewing Pass" is available at the "Yamagata Station-mae Bus Service Office Sales Window" (including a round-trip ticket from "Yamagata Station-mae" Station to "Zao Onsen" Station + a discount package for round-trip tickets from Zao Cable Car "Yan Foothill" Station to "Jizo Summit" Station.) ⛷️ How to play: ⭐️ Take the cable car up the mountain: 360 degrees to see the trees, ice and snow strange ⭐️ "Dilian Peak Station" Observation Deck: Open view, many people take pictures here ⭐️ Tree ice lighting, night parade (not every day, please pay attention to the official website schedule) ⭐️ Ski viewing ‼ ️Precautions ❕In addition to tree ice, Yamagata Zao can also enjoy the Zao hot springs and skiing at the foot of the mountain, and the weather is unstable, it is recommended to stay at least 2 nights. ❕ It’s really super cold in the plateau area! It's minus 10 degrees Celsius. Keep warm, otherwise you'll be too cold to play. It's really too cold. You can go to the restaurant to keep warm first. The view inside is beautiful! #travel #travel #I miss #japan attractions #japan ##one of the must-see attractions in life

How to get there - Easy to get to by Shinkansen Yamagata Station Tourist attractions - Kajo Park, cherry blossom viewing, yakiniku restaurants near the park Hotel - Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata Very convenient to travel, very good service, spacious rooms, beautiful views Restaurant and food - Yamagyu Japanese atmosphere, very delicious food, you can call to book in advance, there are many set menus to choose from Shopping - There is a department store in Yamagata Station, very convenient Atmosphere/Location - Very good weather, beautiful and peaceful garden, you can walk and relax all day Highlights - Sakura Park, garden statues, Yonezawa beef restaurant Average price per person - Free admission to Kajo Park, yakiniku restaurants average 3,000 yen/person #kajopark

Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture The brilliance of Japanese sweets "Okashitsukasa Fukurai Suzume Azukijuku" Address📍: 1-18-14 Mamigasaki, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture 990-0810 This Japanese sweets shop is famous for its fresh cream daifuku. Moreover, there is an exhibition area for Japanese sweets, and you can also purchase the products. Each item is a work of art, and the Japanese sweets shine beautifully. There are character items and seasonal items, and you can see how great Japanese sweets are just by looking around the store. The popular fresh cream daifuku may sell out, so be quick. Japanese sweets made with fresh cream have a strange feeling like Western sweets and are very delicious. #Japanese sweets #Yamagata #Gourmet #Yamagata

♪♪♪Luckily I saw the sun on the top of the mountain✌︎('ω')✌︎ I also got a glimpse of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva A tour guide friend came six times, climbed to the top three times, and only reached the middle of the mountain three times But it was only this time that the sun came out on the top of the mountain Come to Tohoku, Japan to see the Zao frost trees🌲It really depends on the weather conditions So friends who want to come here should keep a normal mind and come more often😄 The way to get to the top of Yamagata Zao is to take the cable car You can enjoy the natural scenery from Zao Hot Springs at the foot of the mountain to the frost trees. It takes about 7 minutes from Zao Mountain Foot Station to Mountain Foot Station, and 10 minutes to take the Summit Line to Jizo Mountain Foot Station. So you have to take two cable cars (Japanese cable cars are very slow and safe👍) It’s also very fun to play in the snow, it’s soft and fluffy♥︎ I will come again if I have the chance☃ #国外游 #亲子好去处 ##familytravel #藏王树冰

It was my first time in Yamagata Prefecture☃️ It was also my first time skiing this season🏂 I wanted to see the famous snow monsters, but the blizzard was so strong that there was a whiteout🤭((too bad But I fell a lot🗿 and I feel like I've gotten stronger lol I came here to snowboard🏂 The foreigners on the gondola were not skiing or snowboarding, but "sightseeing" ↑ I was surprised🫢 I guess they were there to see the snow monsters (frost-covered trees)? I personally recommend it☺️ I hope I can go again someday^_^

Ginzan onsen Ginzan Onsen is an onsen area in Obanazawa, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. Its name means "silver mine hot spring 1 hour from Yamagata station to oishida station and from oishida station 30min by bus 760¥ By taxi around 6100¥ I’m lucky that day I was here I got a bit heavy snow falls This was a amazing day for me and I really enjoyed my trip in ginzan onsen #awesomepic #japan #ginzanonsentrip Happy 😃 enjoy 😉

Mt.zao is located in Yamagato prefecture. It is a ski and snow monster area that Thai people like to travel to. I met many Thai people. There are many onsen accommodations to choose from around here. The snow is so cold that your hands and feet are frozen. How to get there - There are buses, but renting a car is more convenient. Tourist attractions - Mt.zao Snow monster Hotel - There are onsen around here. There are many accommodations. Restaurant and food - There are many restaurants to choose from, but most of them are full. Shopping - There are souvenir shops. #Traveling abroad #Traveling in Japan #Missing nature