What to do in Yamagata Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

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

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

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Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal
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Yamagata: Okitama Cultural E-Bike Tour with Lunch

Yamagata: Okitama Cultural E-Bike Tour with Lunch

Activity duration is 7 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is £94 per adult
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Yamagata Sushi Making Experience in Tsuruoka

Yamagata Sushi Making Experience in Tsuruoka

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
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Price is £47 per adult
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Yamagata, Japan : Lake Shirakawa 2-Hour Canoe Adventure

Yamagata, Japan : Lake Shirakawa 2-Hour Canoe Adventure

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is £36 per adult
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What to do in Yamagata Prefecture

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Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

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

Find the best Yamagata Prefecture areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Zaoonsen

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

Kasumicho

While Kasumicho may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Yamagin Kenmin Hall and Yamagata City Local History Museum.

Futabacho

Futabacho might not have many top sights, but Yamagin Kenmin Hall and Yamagata City Local History Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Nanukamachi

Nanukamachi might not have many top sights, but Yamagata Castle and Kajo Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Honcho

While Honcho may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Yamagata City Local History Museum and Yamagata Castle.

 

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Day trip destinations from Yamagata Prefecture

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Sendai

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Tendo

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Tsuruoka

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Shibata

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Taiwa

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Kaminoyama

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Inawashiro

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Obanazawa