Activities Iris Festival at Nagai Ayame Park Kim Each year from around mid-June to the first week of July, Yamagata's Nagai Ayame Park is filled with the color of around a mi...
Activities Sagae Park Azalea Festival Kim Each year in May, Yamagata's Sagae Park is home to an azalea festival which celebrates the impressive number of them on the g...
Activities Dewa Sanzan Experience Geoff Day Dewa Sanzan in Yamagata is a dream for those who aspire to learn and live the life of a Japanese Monk. Forested paths, seclud...
12 Activities Zao Snow Monsters 2015 Justin Velgus Even with a warm 2015 winter, the Zao "Snow Monsters" returned to the delight or skiiers and tourists.
Activities Nanyo Chrysanthemum Festival 2024 Kim The Nanyo Chrysanthemum Festival takes place from early October to mid-November every year at two venues: the Kumano Taisha S...
Activities Montedio Yamagata Rashaad Jorden Montedio Yamagata is one of the few pro sports teams in Yamagata Prefecture.
13 Activities Yamagata in Winter Amber Mezbourian With winter comes the opportunity to experience a different side to life in Yamagata. Snow festivals, winter sports and onsen...
9 Activities Zao-san's Okama Crater Lake Brian Wood-Koiwa Zao-san is a volcano with a spectacular view at the summit; including a teal-hued crater lake, surrounding mountains and a si...
Activities Yutagawa Onsen Alena Eckelmann Enjoy the cozy atmosphere, the local food and warm hospitality of the locals of Yutagawa, a small onsen village near Tsuruoka...
Activities Sakuranbo Marathon in Higashine Rashaad Jorden The Sakuranbo Marathon is a popular event in Higashine, and finishers are rewarded with a symbol of Yamagata prefecture.
