Tendo, Mountain resort city in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
Located in east-central Yamagata Basin, Tendo extends across 113 square kilometers with the Ou Mountains forming its eastern border.
The region operated as Tendo Domain during the Edo period, governed by the Oda clan who maintained control of 20,000 koku from 1831 to 1871.
Tendo maintains its position as the primary manufacturing center for wooden shogi pieces in Japan, with artisans continuing generations of craftsmanship traditions.
The city connects to major destinations through the Yamagata Shinkansen line and Tohoku-Chuo Expressway, providing efficient transportation options for travelers.
Since 1966, the city organizes human shogi matches where participants act as game pieces on large outdoor boards.
Location: Yamagata Prefecture
Inception: April 1, 1889
Shares border with: Yamagata, Higashine, Sagae, Nakayama, Kahoku
Website: https://city.tendo.yamagata.jp
GPS coordinates: 38.36211,140.37844
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:24
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