Top Yamagata hotels deals
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel
Toyoko Inn Yamagata Station West
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
Yamagata Grand Hotel
Popular places to visit
Momiji Park
Explore the great outdoors at Momiji Park, a lovely green space in Yamagata. Discover the area's countryside and temples.
Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
Hit the slopes in Yamagata with a visit to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
Zao Sanroku Ropeway
You can take time to visit Zao Sanroku Ropeway during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.
Yamagata Vacations
If you're staying in Yamagata and you don't know a lot about it, don't worry — we'll let you in on the basics!
To help you find your feet, Yamagata lies 25 miles (40 kilometers) to the west of the notable city of Sendai.
Enjoy meeting the locals when you're on vacation? This area of Tohoku has a population of around 250,000 people.
Places to visit in Yamagata
It's often said that today's science is the technology of tomorrow. Visit Yamagata Museum of Science and Industry and marvel at some of mankind's most fascinating discoveries. Like some more options? Traipse through the age-old halls, rooms and corridors of Yamagata Castle. This stately structure offers an informative side trip for everybody. But there's more. Escape the hustle and bustle of town for a morning, grab a takeaway coffee and find a nice, shady spot at Kajo Park. If you like to keep active, bring along a Frisbee too!Where do you fly into for Yamagata?
Bags packed and passport at the ready? Great — jump on the flight to Yamagata Airport (GAJ). Once you hit the tarmac, you'll be only 11 miles (18 kilometers) to the north from the middle of Yamagata.Frequently asked questions
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