Yamagata, Capital city in Tohoku region, Japan
Description
Yamagata is the capital of its namesake prefecture in southwestern Tohoku, positioned between the Sea of Japan and mountain ranges. The city extends across an area with numerous parks and urban developments that shape its appearance.
History
The establishment as an official city took place in 1889, transforming a regional settlement into an important administrative center. This reorganization laid the foundation for later regional development.
Culture
The Hanagasa Matsuri summer festival fills the streets with dancers carrying flower-shaped hats, accompanied by traditional music. These local performances show a living practice that visitors can experience directly.
Practical
Direct train connections run from the station to the Tokyo area, with multiple daily services available. Most sights are easily reachable from the central station.
Did you know?
In winter, Mount Zao develops natural formations of snow and ice on trees, locally called snow monsters. This weather phenomenon attracts many visitors to the nearby mountain regions.
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Yama-dera
10.7 km
Zaō Onsen
10.9 km
Kaminoyama Castle
12.2 km
山形縣棒球場
11.5 km
ND Soft Stadium Yamagata
9.7 km
Bunshōkan
188 m
Kajō Park
1 km
Jōmon Goddess
7 m
Yamagata City General Sports Center
3.1 km
山形テルサ
1.6 km
Saiseikan
988 mYamagata Pref. Civ. Hall 4/2023 construction
115 m
Daiei Yamagata
1.2 km
Motoki Stone Torii
3.1 km
Yamagata Museum of Art
632 m
Zaōsan-jinja
15.2 km
Senshō-ji
724 m
Mogami Yoshiaki Historical Museum
543 m
Yamagataken-Gokoku-jinja
1 km
Yamagata City Hall
18 m
Yamagata Prefectural Museum
934 m
光禪寺
1.9 kmYamagata Civic Hall
954 m
Yamagata city library
1.7 kmHataya Castle
13.2 km
Kaisendō
13 km
Yamagata Prefectural Library
428 m
Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum
10.6 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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