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YamagataShrines & Temples
YamagataShrines & TemplesKaminoyama
Tsukioka Jinja
It stands on the site of Kaminoyama Castle, and is known for its scarecrow festival.
Nagai
Somiya Jinja
Said to have been founded by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro. Great cedars line the approach.
YamagataNature & ScenerySakata
Sakata Hiyoriyama
The hill where kitamaebune waited for a wind. A place for reading direction became a place of worship as well.
Tsuruoka
Shonai Han
The heart of the Tsurugaoka Castle site. The frame of the castle town is still visible.
YamagataNature & SceneryYamagata
Yamadera Okunoin
The hall at the top of 1,015 steps. The valley of the Tachiya River opens out below.
YamagataHot SpringsObanazawa
Ginzan Onsen
Wooden inns from the Taisho era line both banks of the river. Gas lamps are lit at night.
YamagataFestivals
YamagataContemporary ArtYamagata
Zao Snow Monsters
The snow monsters. One of the few large fields of frost-covered trees anywhere in the world.
YamagataNature & SceneryTozawa
Mogami River Cruise
The river Basho described as gathering the summer rains and running fast. The boatmen sing.
YamagataHot Springs
YamagataHistoric DistrictsYonezawa
Yonezawa Beef
One of the three great wagyu of Japan. An English teacher is credited with making it known.
YamagataNature & Scenery
YamagataCastles & HistoryKaminoyama
Kaminoyama-jo
Called one of the fine castles of Dewa. The castle town is known for its scarecrow festival.
YamagataMuseumsSakata
Sanno Club
A restaurant of the kitamaebune era. It displays kasafuku hanging ornaments.
YamagataCraft ExperiencesTendo
Tendo Shogi Piece
Most of the shogi pieces made in Japan come from here. The stage of human shogi.
YamagataArt & CraftsYamagata
Yamagata Museum of Art
Holds a local company's collection of Impressionist and Ecole de Paris paintings, exceptional for a regional museum.
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Yamagata Prefectural Museum
Home to the National Treasure Jomon Goddess: 45 cm of clay with no face, all form.
YamagataArchitecture