Culture Green Tourism and Sugegasa Hats Imogen Riethmuller An account of a visit to the beautiful village of Iide in Yamagata to make a sugegasa: a traditional Japanese conical hat.
Activities Yamadera: Temple in the Clouds Stefanus Husin Visiting mountain temples in Yamagata prefecture
24 Culture The Enchantment of Yamadera Radica Sooknarine Atop the mountain lies a place rich in history and marked by wondrous beauty.
9 Accommodation Walking around Zao Onsen Town Jerome Lee Zao Onsen town is located in Yamagata Prefecture, and JR East Pass holders are able to get there from Tokyo station via a 2.5...
Food Soba Restaurant Shinkyobo Laura Welch Rustic, handmade soba, available even during the off-season at Yamadera, Yamagata.
Culture Basho Memorial Hall Museum Laura Welch The temple at Yamadera isn't all there is to see - give your body a rest and let your mind learn about Japan's most famous ha...
12 Transportation Cruising the Mogamigawa Hannah Warren A boat ride down the longest river in Yamagata is a fine way to spend a sunny morning.
Accommodation Matsumoto Ryokan in Ginzan Onsen Hannah Warren Matsumoto Ryokan offers incredible food and a lovely bath while you stay in Ginzan Onsen.
