Tsuruoka Kamo Aquarium is a municipal aquarium located in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. Tsuruoka's world-famous dream aquarium boasts the world's largest variety of jellyfish on display, and also features a feeding show for black-tailed gulls.
Takahata Town, located in the southern part of Yamagata Prefecture, has a long history of rice cultivation, as well as grapes and La France pears. Takahata boasts the highest shipments of Delaware grapes in the country among municipalities...
Uesugi Shrine is one of Yamagata Prefecture's most popular tourist spots. It's a 10-minute bus ride from JR Yonezawa Station, a 5-minute walk from the Uesugi Shrine stop. It was founded in 1876 by the feudal lord Uesugi...
Located in Sakata City in the northern part of Yamagata Prefecture, Sankyo Souko is a symbol of the rice-growing region of Shonai. Built in 1893 (Meiji 26), it was used to store rice...
Dewa Sanzan is the collective name for three mountains in Yamagata Prefecture: Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan, and Mount Yudono. They are famous nationwide as sacred places for mountain worship and Shugendo. What are Dewa Sanzan? Dewa Sanzan is a group of mountains located in the central part of Yamagata Prefecture...
Ginzan Onsen is a popular hot spring resort with a Taisho era romantic atmosphere. Located about an hour's drive from Yamagata Airport, Ginzan Onsen (Obanazawa City) is one of the most popular hot springs in Yamagata Prefecture, which is home to many hot spring resorts.
