Nagai

Nagai is a city in western Yamagata Prefecture surrounded by mountains, with residential and agricultural areas forming its core. The town blends rural character with small-city services across its varied terrain.

The settlement began as a village in the late 1800s and gained city status in 1954. Its growth was rooted in agricultural tradition and later flower farming.

The city is known for its flower cultivation, with iris, dahlia, lily, and rose gardens shaping the local landscape. These gardens are woven into the fabric of everyday life and define how residents connect with their surroundings.

The city is easy to navigate on foot, with shops and services concentrated in the center. Visiting during spring and summer offers the best views of the gardens in bloom.

The city is connected by a specialized railway line that runs through flower fields. This route gives passengers views of how farming shapes the local landscape during their journey.

Location: Yamagata Prefecture

Inception: November 15, 1954

Reference: 062090

Shares border with: Nanyo, Shirataka, Iide, Oguni, Kawanishi, Asahi

Website: https://city.nagai.yamagata.jp

GPS coordinates: 38.10750,140.04053

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:21