Best around Surrounding Areas Of Yamagata Spot List

Head for Zao for the fantastical scenery of white rime, also known as snow monsters!

The most sacred of the three Dewa Sanzan

The three-story pagoda is the symbol of Takahata

The thatched Haiden hall is magnificent

A hotel with Yonezawa beef, spa services and private baths

Featuring private baths that are the largest in size and number in the prefecture

Boasting the largest variety of jellyfish in the world

The centerpiece of the sacred Dewa Sanzan

Savor some low-temperature aged Yonezawa steak

A hotel featuring handpicked Yamagata beef

Symbolizing the sacred mountain Haguro

A mystical, sacred place of Shugendo, or Japanese mountain asceticism-shamanism incorporating Shinto and Buddhist concepts

A museum housing the entire collection of photographer Ken Domon

Ginzan Onsen's quintessential ryokan is also registered as a Tangible Cultural Property

A boutique inn with plenty of privacy

A ryokan with a view of a silvery waterfall

All-you-can-eat inaka (country-style) soba

Magnificent views await at the end of the 1,015-step climb

Appreciate masterpieces of French Impressionism

A ski resort with ice-covered trees and hot springs