15 Activities Hiking the Dewa Sanzan Amber Mezbourian The Dewa Sanzan are the three sacred peaks of Yamagata, representing birth, death and rebirth. For centuries, pilgrims have w...
Area Yamagata City Alena Eckelmann Yamagata City and Yamagata Prefecture share the same name: "mountain shape". Yamagata City is surrounded by mountains indeed ...
Culture Tsuruoka Park Rashaad Jorden Tsuruoka Park is a lovely place for a cherry blossom-viewing party.
Culture Wara Craft Master Saito-san Alena Eckelmann Watching a wara (rice straw) craftsman produce sandals and boots like in the old days
Activities Mt. Haguro During the Winter Justin Velgus Dewa Sanzan is a combination of three sacred peaks in Yamagata Prefecture. The only peak accessible during the heavy winter s...
9 Culture Chikeiken's Hidden Treasures Alena Eckelmann Chikeiken farmers' restaurant is home to a hatori weaving master cultivating her craft on cold winter days after serving gues...
Food Chikeiken Farmers' Restaurant Alena Eckelmann Chikeiken Farmers' Restaurant. Authentic food in a rustic farmhouse
Food Robata Restaurant in Zao Onsen Alena Eckelmann Mongolian BBQ a la Genghis Khan: expect to eat a lot of lamb
Accommodation Tokyo Dai-ichi Hotel Tsuruoka Alena Eckelmann Tokyo Dai-ichi Hotel Tsuruoka. Convenient accommodation with spa near Tsuruoka Station.
