A magnificent natural artwork "Zao Juhyo Festival" will be held at Zao Onsen Ski Resort at the best time to see Juhyo. Juhyo, a special feature of winter in Zao, are formed through moisture in the air when the Aomori Fir trees freeze and snow accumulates on them. Juhyo, created by the unusual weather conditions of the Zao Mountain Range, is also known as a "snow monster" and … [Read more...] about Zao Juhyo Festival (Snow Monsters), Yamagata
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Ginzan Onsen (Ginzan Hot Spring), Yamagata
Here are some recommended hot springs for those who are busy with hardly have time to relax days. Ginzan Onsen is located in Yamagata Prefecture. One of the attractions of Ginzan Onsen is the retro feeling of the whole city that can never be felt in the urban bath and spa. Obanazawa City is located in the northeastern part of Yamagata Prefecture. There is “Ginzan Onsen” in the … [Read more...] about Ginzan Onsen (Ginzan Hot Spring), Yamagata
Kamo Aquarium, Yamagata
Tsuruoka City is located on the Sea of Japan side of Yamagata Prefecture and boasts the largest area in the Tohoku region. It has been famous as a tourist destination for a long time with its various attractions such as Dewa Sanzan, history, culture and nature, but recently it has become popular due to its many instagramable spots, especially the popular Kamo … [Read more...] about Kamo Aquarium, Yamagata
Risshaku-ji Temple, Yamagata
Yamagata Prefecture's representative landmark "Yamadera Temple" is a temple that has a long history called Mt. Hoshu "Risshaku-ji Temple". Founding has an old history of 860 AD. There are 1,015 steps of stone steps along the mountainous terrain, which is full of expression, and it is also a training path where the annoyance disappears as you go one step further. The Yamadera … [Read more...] about Risshaku-ji Temple, Yamagata