Culture Yamadera: The Temple in the Mountain Alena Eckelmann Yamadera - "temple in the mountain" - fully lives up to its name: famous haiku poet Basho penned a poem here in praise of the...
Culture Exploring Yamagata the Basho Way Alena Eckelmann Matsuo Basho, an Edo Era Japanese haiku poet (1644-1694) undertook a five-month journey, mainly on foot, to the north of Japan.
Beauty & Spa Ringo Apple Onsen Justin Velgus The Ringo Onsen (りんご温泉) is a hot spring attraction in Asahi Town, Yamagata Prefecture. It features an indoor and outdoor...
6 Majestic Mountains in Tohoku Yasuhiro Mori Two majestic mountain ranges and a crater lake that changes color inTohoku: the Zao Mountains and the Azuma Mountains. Drive ...
12 Cherry Picking in Tendo Fruit Land Radica Sooknarine You can master the art of cherry-picking in just 30 minutes at one of the many orchards in Yamagata. For a minimal cost, you ...
16 Culture Kiddy Kabuki Janessa Landry Adorable children in Sakata, Yamagata put on a performance of iconic plays from traditional Kabuki stories. It is incredibly ...
Activities Chidokan Hannah Warren Chidokan was the school for the sons of the Shonai clan, which dominated Tsuruoka during the Edo era. It was established in 1...
Accommodation Tendo Central Hotel Hannah Warren This business hotel is the most convenient place to stay in Tendo.
Beauty & Spa The Mountains of Zao Onsen Village Hannah Warren The mountains around Zao Onsen Village in Yamagata offer four seasons of fun.
