Yamagata Prefectural General Sports Park

Yamagata Prefectural General Sports Park is a large sports complex with multiple competition and training areas for different sports disciplines. The facility includes stadiums, tennis courts, swimming pools, and training centers that serve both recreational visitors and organized competitions.

The park was built in 1992 as the venue for a major national sports festival and gradually expanded with additional facilities until full completion in 1996. This festival origin shaped its equipment and role as a regional sports center.

The park displays cherry trees from all 44 municipalities across Yamagata Prefecture, making it a place where visitors see the regional diversity represented through different varieties and growth patterns. This gathering reflects how sport and local identity come together in the space.

The grounds have three separate parking areas located on the north, west, and south sides, making it easy to access different parts from multiple entry points. Facilities for people with disabilities are distributed across the property.

The indoor swimming pool is filled with natural hot spring water, allowing visitors to combine athletic training with a traditional Japanese bathing experience. This combination is uncommon in modern sports facilities.

GPS coordinates: 34.86964,135.80398

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42