Yamagata Zao, the winter art --- Soft rime.
Take about 2 and half hour by Yamagata shinkansen from Tokyo to central of Yamagata-Prefecture, north east regional of Japan, and change to bus from East Exis of Yamagata Station...
Go down the river on a boat through the majestic gorge.
Yamagata / Nature Spots
A traditional public bathhouse located in the Ginzan Onsen town, exuding Taisho era romance.
Yamagata / Hot Springs
A vast ski resort with stunning ice trees and a hot spring.
Yamagata / Outdoors
The historic architecture from Shonai District was moved and is open to the public now.
Yamagata / Museums
A splendid architecture from the Taisho Era.
Yamagata / Museums
Enshrines Uesugi Kenshin who was famous in the Sengoku period.
Yamagata / Shrines & Temples
Nestled on a hill a short distance from the heart of Ginzan Onsen, this retreat is a hidden gem of a hot spring inn.
Yamagata / Inns
Experience the extraordinary in this stylish hot spring inn.
Yamagata / Inns
An onsen ryokan (Japanese inn) located in the heart of Ginzan Onsen, boasting a history of 500 years since its inception.
Yamagata / Inns
Hot spring lodging with the view of Mt. Zao, which Mokichi Saito loved.
Yamagata / Inns
An exterior backlot that is home to many films coming to life.
Yamagata / Experiences Facilities
You can observe the Sokushinbutsu (mummified monk) in person.
Yamagata / Shrines & Temples
A shrine on the holy Mount Chokai that stands at the border of Yamagata and Akita.
Yamagata / Shrines & Temples
Original Japanese landscape to be passed on to generations.
Yamagata / Tourist Attractions