Title: Yamagata Travel Guide: Best of Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Yamagata](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamagata-Hotels.d6054141.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Yamagata](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamagata-Holiday-Rentals.d6054141.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Yamagata](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Yamagata.d6054141.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Yamagata Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Yamagata.d6054141.Car-Hire-Guide)[Yamagata Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamagata.d6054141.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Yamagata Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Yamagata](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054141/d654890e-d256-4c2b-917c-c63c3013b8cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Yamagata](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054141/b6e091ce-8b0d-4f22-b7ac-1311ff6649fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Yamagata](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054141/1878ee6d-f14d-48d0-8ab9-67321d835e26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Yamagata](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054141/6d3d48fc-23cc-4f98-8ba5-c79936092d5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Yamagata](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054141/23baa636-8d23-4f99-82d0-af81a9d8cf3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Yamagata Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Yamagata ![Zaoonsen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054141/6d3d48fc-23cc-4f98-8ba5-c79936092d5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Zaoonsen 5/5(1 area review) If you're spending some time in Zaoonsen, Zao Chuo Ropeway and Zao Sanroku Ropeway are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamagata-Zaoonsen.dx553248635976007284) - Top hotels in Yamagata - Top Holiday Rentals in Yamagata ![Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/428400/428364/19441bd4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata Kasumi-cho 1-Chome No. 1 Yamagata Yamagata-ken £55 30 Mar - 31 Mar Stay at this hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Very conveniently located. Link to train station. Very nice Japanese breakfast. Staff were very friendly and service oriented Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=428364&PinnedHotelID=428364&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054141) ![Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29110000/29106400/29106348/6cd1121e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel 1-4-31 Nanokamachi Yamagata Yamagata £42 13 Apr - 14 Apr Stay at this hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Nanukamachi Palaca Weir and Bunshokan are ... 7.4/10 Good! (259 reviews) A cosy hotel room with a good breakfast option Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=29106348&PinnedHotelID=29106348&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054141) ![Yamagata Grand Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16250000/16242800/16242754/f0856792_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Yamagata Grand Hotel Honcho 1-7-42 Yamagata Yamagata £39 7 Apr - 8 Apr Stay at this hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Yamagata Manabikan and Nanukamachi Palaca ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (275 reviews) Room was clean, staff were lovey, price point is fantastic. There’s one thing that made this hotel stay completely awful, and this is speaking on behalf of a group of 4 with two rooms: The beds are completely f\*\*\*ed. It’s like sleeping on a sheet of plastic supported by a metal frame. We were all ... Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=16242754&PinnedHotelID=16242754&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6054141) [See all 558 properties in Yamagata](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6054141) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Spacious studio apartment in the city center Maximum 6 people 1 Qsize bed 4 sofa beds / Yamagata Yamagata](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100770000/100762400/100762382/06eda82e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spacious studio apartment in the city center Maximum 6 people 1 Qsize bed 4 sofa beds / Yamagata Yamagata Yamagata Yamagata Stay at this apartment in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Nanukamachi Palaca Weir and Yamagata Manabikan ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) It was very comfortable and in a convenient location. We had everything we needed for cooking except a chopping knife. We ended up buying a knife, which we are taking home with us. We appreciated how clean it was, also that we could use the washing machine. Thank you! Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamagata-Hotels-Spacious-One-Room-In-The-Center-Free-Parking-1-Q-Yamagata-Yamagata.h100762382.Hotel-Information) ![A hideaway oldstyle house for rent | Pellet stove / Yamagata Yamagata](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118660000/118658600/118658574/1643dc63_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### A hideaway oldstyle house for rent | Pellet stove / Yamagata Yamagata Yamagata Yamagata Stay at this holiday home in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Yamagin Kenmin Hall are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamagata-Hotels-A-Hideaway-Oldstyle-House-For-Rent-Pellet-Stove-Yamagata-Yamagata.h118658574.Hotel-Information) ![Private cottage (Max. 6 people) Enjoy a special time with your family and friends in a private space with Jacuzzi.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99240000/99239200/99239128/2e95678b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Private cottage (Max. 6 people) Enjoy a special time with your family and friends in a private space with Jacuzzi. 山形市 山形県 Stay at this villa in Yamagata. Enjoy in-room jetted baths. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Zao Sky Cable are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamagata-Hotels-Private-Cottage.h99239128.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Yamagata](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6054141&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Yamagata hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054141&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054141&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054141&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054141&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054141&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6054141&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Beautiful Frozen Forest Covered By Powder Snow On The Ropeway To The Hill Of Mount Zao Range, Zao Juhyo Festival, Yamagata , Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104152/2afea211-a3e3-4805-8c3f-c0f3052a2e8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort Hit the slopes in Yamagata with a visit to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zao-Hot-Springs-Ski-Resort-Yamagata.d6104152.Attraction) ![Kajo Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054141/670c0eed-e75c-4e35-9c58-1ad3879ea0ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kajo Park Explore the great outdoors at Kajo Park, a lovely green space in Yamagata. Discover the area's countryside and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kajo-Park-Yamagata.d553248621532776045.Attraction) ![KRWEHG Obara Toyota Nagoya Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562275470/9301cc7b-ce17-4307-bee3-b864bc03c2e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Momiji Park Momiji Park is just one of the places to see in Yamagata, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Momiji-Park-Yamagata.d553248621562275470.Attraction) #### Yamagata Castle You can learn about the history of Yamagata with a visit to Yamagata Castle. Experience the area's museums and art scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamagata-Castle-Yamagata.d553248621532776042.Attraction) #### Yamadera Basho Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Yamadera Basho Museum in Yamagata. Amble around the area's gardens or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamadera-Basho-Museum-Yamagata.d553248621532776052.Attraction) #### Zao Chuo Ropeway You can take time to visit Zao Chuo Ropeway during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zao-Chuo-Ropeway-Zaoonsen.d553248621532776036.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Mt. Fuji at Shoji Lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1516731/7e69bbb2-a152-45c1-836a-ea7f0115bdad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal £310 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mt-fuji-area-private-guided-tours-in-english-nature-up-close.a1516731.activity-details) [See all activities in Yamagata](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Yamagata.d6054141.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Yamagata ![High-resolution panoramic photo overlooking Sendai. Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3110/4cb3e930-7495-494f-b993-64859c4d7225.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sendai ![Shidarezakura Weeping Cherry blossom in Tendo Park or Maizuru Park in Spring season, landmark popular for tourist attractions in Yamagata prefecture, Tohoku, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047771/b8bfc65c-75f7-483a-8c31-4d95421efd01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tendo ![Kaminoyama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342785/2f2bceba-900a-4ed6-b514-213a5b65984a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kaminoyama ![Shirataka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000373746/10647554-0d2e-4e57-8dde-f7aea4e5e440.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) by [firecatdriver](https://www.panoramio.com/user/1753368?with_photo_id=14930307) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ### Shirataka ### Other places like Yamagata - Cities near Yamagata [Sendai](https://expedia.co.uk/Sendai.dx3110)[Tendo](https://expedia.co.uk/Tendo.dx6047771)[Kaminoyama](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaminoyama.dx6342785)[Shirataka](https://expedia.co.uk/Shirataka.dx3000373746) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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