Best around Yamagata Spot List

A roadside station with Forest and Sea zones

Boasting the largest variety of jellyfish in the world

A boutique inn with plenty of privacy

A ryokan with a view of a silvery waterfall

A nostalgic masterpiece of Taisho-period architecture

A hotel featuring handpicked Yamagata beef

An onsen town lined with Western-style multi-story wooden buildings from the Taisho Period. Exuding a nostalgic atmosphere, the town is often used as a location for movies and TV dramas.

Only a 5-minute walk from JR Yamagata Station’s West exit, Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae features comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi, drinks vending machines and massage treatments. It offers a 24-hour front desk and free-use internet PCs.

100% powder snow and a long season from the beginning of season to spring skiing.

Built on a 10,000 square metre property, Meigetsuso is located a 10-minute drive from Kaminoyama Onsen Station. Guests can enjoy the various flora of the Japanese Garden and Free Wi-Fi is available at the lobby.

Tsukaya Ryokan is a accommodation with a history of over 300 years. All rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors.

Only a 5-minute walk from JR Yamagata Train Station, Hotel New Mogamiya offers accommodations with a flat-screen satellite TV. Massages can be requested for an extra relaxation.

A temple of flowers, with a circuit-style garden

The handmade kurumimochi are must-tries

A long-established Japanese confectionary store famous for its sweetened ”Fuuki mame” green peas

Surrounded by sacred mountains and untouched nature, Tamonkan is housed in a historic Japanese-style building. Complimentary tea and snacks are served to welcome guests. Dewa Shrine is located an 8-minute walk away.

Wakamatsuya is situated a 3-minute walk from the Zao Onsen Ski Resort and the Zao Bus Terminal. It houses 3 public hot spring baths, including one which can be privately used based on availability. Its Japanese-style rooms offer mountain views.

Located within a 10-minute walking distance from the Zao Sky Cable aerial lift, Miyamaso Takamiya features 9 natural hot spring baths for guests to enjoy. The wooden structure of the property portrays a traditional Japanese-style accommodation.

Special dango (rice dumplings) made by a tofu store

A big attraction is the rich variety of trails; from beginners to advanced everyone will have a great time.