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  • Natagiri Pass
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    Yamagata Mogami-gun Mogamimachi Mitsuzawa
    This pass connects Mitsuzawa in Mogami Town, Mogami County and Obanazawa City. The pass is mentioned in Matsuo Basho’s “The Narrow Road to the Deep North,” and is known as the most isolated region mentioned in the work. The path that Basho is thought to have used is now known as the “Historic Road,” and is maintained as a footpath that snakes its way through a primeval beech forest.
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  • Umanose
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    Yamagata Yamagata-shi Kaminoyama-shi , Miyagi Katta-gun Shichikashukumachi
    This is one of the mountain paths on Zao Mountain Range. It starts at Mt. Karita and continues to the summit of Mt. Kumano, the highest peak on Zao Mountain Range. To the east of the mountain you can see the emerald green volcanic lake known as “Okama” (also known as “Goshikinuma”), as well as Mt. Goshiki and more.
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  • Mt. Kumano dake
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    Yamagata Yamagata-shi Zao
    This is one of the peaks in the Zao Mountain Range. At 1,841 meters above sea level, this is the tallest peak in the Zao range, which crosses the Miyagi and Yamagata prefectural border. The peak also has Okama, a caldera lake also known as Goshiki-numa, which is famous for the reflection of Zao on its emerald green waters. You can take the ropeway near to the peak, and enjoy hiking through the clumps of komakusa flowers.
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  • Odaira Tsubaki Pass Hiking Trails
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    Yamagata Yamagata-shi Monden Ohira Chiku-ku
    This hiking trail is in the Ohira district of Yamagata City. It is located at the foot of Mt. Shirataka, and runs through an area filled with snow camellia. The prime season for the snow camellias, whose crimson blossoms accompany the melting of the snow from mid-April through early May. This is also the time of the Ohira Snow Camellia Festival.
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Okitama Area Murayama Area Mogami Area Shonai Area (North) Shonai Area (South)
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Although often overlooked, Yamagata prefecture by no means lacks appeal: the Yamadera temple trail through the mountains, deliciously tender Yonezawa wagyu, and over 100 steaming hot springs, most notably Zao Onsen, await visitors. When winter comes, the snowcapped peaks become dotted with skiers by day and onsen-goers by night, while summer brings the celebration of juicy Yamagata cherries.

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