Yamagata

Located in southwestern Tohoku, Yamagata stretches between the Sea of Japan and mountain ranges, featuring numerous parks and urban developments.

The establishment of Yamagata as an official city in 1889 marked its transformation from a regional settlement into a major administrative center.

The Hanagasa Matsuri summer festival fills the streets with dancers carrying flower-shaped hats, accompanied by traditional music and local performances.

The city provides direct train connections to Tokyo, with multiple daily services operating between Yamagata Station and the Japanese capital.

During winter, Mount Zao displays a natural phenomenon where snow and ice form shapes on trees, creating what locals call snow monsters.

Location: Yamagata Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1889

Part of: Murayama region

Shares border with: Tendo, Kaminoyama, Higashine, Nanyo, Yamanobe, Nakayama, Sendai, Kawasaki

Website: https://city.yamagata-yamagata.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 38.25542,140.33961

Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:41