Best around Yamagata Spot List

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

The centerpiece of the sacred Dewa Sanzan

The thatched Haiden hall is magnificent

A boutique inn with plenty of privacy

Savor some low-temperature aged Yonezawa steak

A ryokan with a view of a silvery waterfall

A museum housing the entire collection of photographer Ken Domon

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

Symbolizing the sacred mountain Haguro

Boasting the largest variety of jellyfish in the world

A nostalgic masterpiece of Taisho-period architecture

Appreciate masterpieces of French Impressionism

A ski resort with ice-covered trees and hot springs

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

The most sacred of the three Dewa Sanzan

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

The three-story pagoda is the symbol of Takahata

A complete kaiseki course highlighting konnyaku

A roadside station with Forest and Sea zones

A hotel with Yonezawa beef, spa services and private baths