Yamagata Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Yamagata
Yamagata
Photo by Steve Benham
Photo by Steve Benham
Photo by Steve Benham
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Where to stay in Yamagata

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Zaoonsen

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Zaoonsen, Zao Chuo Ropeway and Zao Sanroku Ropeway are top sights worth seeing.

Zaoonsen
Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel

Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel

3 out of 5
1-4-31 Nanokamachi, Yamagata, Yamagata
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (203 reviews)
Onsen was an enexpected bonus.
"A comfortable, clean business hotel with the added advantage of an onsen on the ground floor. Conveniently located in the traditional area of Yamagata on a bus route from the station. Breakfast in the top floor restaurant was buffet style."

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2025

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Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

3.5 out of 5
Kasumi-cho 1-Chome No. 1, Yamagata, Yamagata-ken
The price is Rp1.058.524 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp1.058.524
Rp1.280.813 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"great"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

3.5 out of 5
Zao-onsen 710, Yamagata
Fully refundable
The price is Rp2.415.803 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.415.803
Rp2.690.326 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star spa ryokan in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (226 reviews)
Jan 2025 Family Ski Trip
"The staff are super friendly and always ready to help. The daily prepared meals were delicious and many varieties to choose from. Being able to book hot spring without leaving the resort was super convenient. Loved our family time here in Japan and will definitely come back again soon."

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2025

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
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Nature Cottage Akabeko

Nature Cottage Akabeko

3 out of 5
1092-38 Onogawahara, Hibara, Kitashiobara, Fukushima
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Kitashiobara. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and slippers. Popular attractions Bandai 3D World and Goshikinuma Lake are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
"スタッフの方々が大変丁寧でした。バーでの一杯目がサービスでしたので、そこに集う人やワンコと戯れられるのもよかったです。コテージだと周りの方との関わりがないので、嬉しいシステムかと思います。"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Nature Cottage Akabeko
Gassan Pole Pole Farm

Gassan Pole Pole Farm

3 out of 5
347-3 Tsukiyamazawa, Nishikawa, Yamagata
Stay at this 3-star ski cottage in Nishikawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Mt. Yudono and Yudonosan Shrine are located ...
"The privacy and space was well liked. The bathroom was upgraded and very pleasant. . Food was basic but good quality."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2019

Gassan Pole Pole Farm
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Popular places to visit

Momiji Park

Momiji Park

Momiji Park is just one of the places to see in Yamagata, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.

Momiji Park

Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Yamagata with a visit to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

Yamagata Castle

You can learn about the history of Yamagata with a visit to Yamagata Castle. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Yamagata Castle

Zao Sanroku Ropeway

You can take time to visit Zao Sanroku Ropeway during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.

Zao Sanroku Ropeway

Yamagata City Local History Museum

You can study the exhibits at Yamagata City Local History Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Yamagata. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Yamagata City Local History Museum

Zao Super Slider

You can take time to visit Zao Super Slider during your travels to Yamagata.

Zao Super Slider

Things to do

Yamagata / Yamadera Half-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

Yamagata / Yamadera Half-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

Rp3.360.855
per adult
Yamagata / Yamadera Half-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
Yamagata / Yamadera 6hr Private Trip with Licensed Guide

Yamagata / Yamadera 6hr Private Trip with Licensed Guide

Rp4.929.254
per adult
Yamagata / Yamadera 6hr Private Trip with Licensed Guide
Enjoy the rich nature of villages

Japan's original scenery! Gourmet and shopping course of Satoyama

Rp1.263.912
per adult
Japan's original scenery! Gourmet and shopping course of Satoyama
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Enjoy the sake and food! “Terrorism” Akiu Course

Rp1.378.813
per adult
Enjoy the sake and food! “Terrorism” Akiu Course
Mt. Fuji at Shoji Lake

Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal

Rp6.935.460
per adult
Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal
Sendai Tansu Kumanodo

Miyagi Half Day, Nikka Whisky Distillery & Hands-on Lacquer Paint

Rp3.528.898
per adult
Miyagi Half Day, Nikka Whisky Distillery & Hands-on Lacquer Paint
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