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Things to Do in Yamagata

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If you're visiting Yamagata, check out this list of top tips and things to do to make the most of your time there.

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Kasedori Festival 2025

Kasedori Festival 2025

Celine Ong

Kasedori Festival, or “Strawbird Festival”, is a unique yet bizarre Japanese event. Performers gather at Kaminoyama Castle dr...

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Dewa Sanzan Experience

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...

Yamagata
Mount Haguro

Mount Haguro

Alena Eckelmann

Mount Haguro is considered sacred by followers of Japan’s Shinto religion and of Shugendo, an ancient Japanese tradition of m...

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