Other Sightseeing Spots in Yamagata Area

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Other Sightseeing

Chokai Blue Line

4.0

12 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamagata Akumi-gun Yuzamachi

This approximately 35 km long mountain parkway, runs from Fukura, Yuzamachi Town to Kisakatamachi, Nikaho City in Akita enroute Hokodate point about halfway up Mt. Chokai. The route propels you from sea level to 1100 meters in one swoop, making this an exhilarating drive. Not only can one enjoy Mt. Chokai, but a panoramic view of the Shonai plain, the Sea of Japan, at a distance, Tobishima and Sado Islands, and Oga Peninsula. The parkway displays its seasonal fresh verdure in the summer and the ardent reds in the autumn. About midway along the route is an observatory, and there are virgin beech forests and other spots to visit including the Shinroku Park. The parkway is closed during wintertime, from the late October to late April.

もろもろの自粛が叫ばれている中、鳥海山のブルーラインの通行止めとなっており今回は秋田川の少し離れたところから眺めました。残雪の残る山はいろんな角度から見てもやっぱりきれいです。今度はもう少し近くから眺めたいと思います。
Shogi Mura Tendo Tower

3.5

12 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamagata Tendo-shi Kunomoto 1273-2

レストランとして登録されている施設ですが、おみやげ屋さんとしても大規模です。施設内にちょっとした神社もあります。また、入り口では亀が飼われていて、縁日サイズの頃からこのお店でかわいがっている亀だそうです。
Senshinan

4.0

17 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamagata Pref. Yamagatashi Midorichou 1-4-28

This is a gardening culture study center located in Midori Town, Yamagata City. Famous for his design of the Hotel Okura garden, one can enjoy this traditional Japanese garden style of a pond surrounded by meandering paths designed by Sentaro Iwaki. Another design trait is the many historic rock structures placed throughout the garden. Adjacent to the garden is a cultural studies center, equipped with a multi-purpose hall where exhibitions, concerts, and other events can be held.

文翔館から東に行ったところにある山形県の施設です。多目的ホールや和室研修室があり、行ったときにも使用されていましたが、観光客にとっては見る価値があるのはその庭園だと思います。それほど広くはないですが、綺麗に整備されていて良かったです。
Gyokusenji Temple Garden

4.5

15 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamagata Pref. Tsuruokashi Haguromachitamagawa 35

This garden at Gyokusen-ji Temple, also called the Flower Temple, was made in 1450. Centered around a large pond, with a natural waterfall on the stream flowing from the mountains, the park has a variety of flowering plants, azaleas, maples, and Japanese primrose in a Chisen Kaiyushiki Horai water-based promenade garden. Nationally recognized as a Cultural Asset Spot of Scenic Beauty, it is popular all year round for its scenery.

国の指定名勝の庭園を楽しみました。建物の中に入って庭園を見るスタイルなので鑑賞式庭園かとおもったら、サンダルが用意してあり回遊することができます。建物の柱の間からみる額縁鑑賞も、庭に降りる回遊鑑賞も楽しめます。池のほとりに枝垂がありましたが、私が訪れたときには、ほぼちっていて、葉桜でした。
Seikien Garden

4.0

13 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamagata Sakata-shi Hamada 1-11-13

This garden is in Hamada 1-Chome, Sakata City. It was built in 1891, with design by master gardener Yamada Soyu, as part of a second home for local lord Ito Shirouemon. The once-huge garden where they also had a rice paddy on a premise, and is now a scaled-down public garden. The second-home building is now a rental hall available for tea ceremonies, etc.

最初にこちらを訪問すると最初に驚かされるのは玄関に獅子の阿吽（？）石像（添付写真参照）があることです。この驚きを持って内部に足を踏み入れると内装の見た目は非常に地味なのですが 3種類あった釘隠しは凝っており特に亀（添付写真参照）はその緻密さに驚かされます。又廊下の床板や長押（なげし）を見ると全く継ぎ目がありません。更に床の間などに使用されている木材も凝っており建...
Sakai-shi Teien Garden

4.0

6 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamagata Tsuruoka-shi Kachushinmachi 10-18 (Chido Hakubutsukan Uchi)

This garden is attached to the Chido Museum, in Kachushinmachi, Tsuruoka City. This hill-and-pond garden was built on the north side of Shonai domain lord Sakai's former retirement residence. This is a nationally registered Place of Scenic Beauty due to its value as one of the few remaining residential gardens of the Tohoku region.

どんよりとした曇り空の為か、全体的に暗く感じてしまいました。晴れていれば随分と美しい庭園でしょうね。
Sakatakita Port Ryokuchi Observatory Tower

2.5

6 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamagata Pref. Sakatashi Takasago 231

This observation tower in Sakata Port also serves as a lighthouse, a rarity in Japan. The first floor features the Minato monoshirikan Hall, which exhibits panels educating visitors about the port. On the seventh floor, 18 meters up, the observation room offers a view of Sakata Port, along with the Sea of Japan, Takasago Wharf, cruise ships, and Japan Naval SDF ships.

駐車場も広く、入場料無料、エレベーターですぐに上がれます。眺めだけ見るなら最高です。一階には展示物もありますが長時間いるのは難しいかと思います。
Momiji Park

Travel / Tourism

Yamagata Pref. Yamagatashi Higashiharamachi 2-16-7 (Seifuso)

This park, formerly the shingon sect Houdouji Temple garden, is a garden in Higashihara District of Yamagata City. One can enjoy this traditional Japanese garden designed in the style of a pond surrounded by meandering paths. The pond, Shinjiike, itself is constructed in the shape of the Japanese letter for 'heart.' True to its namesake, Momiji, many varieties of maple trees are planted in this garden. For this reason one can enjoy an extended period of beautiful autumn foliage.
Kaneyama Townscape and Ozeki

4.0

1 Reviews

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Yamagata Mogami-gun Kaneyamamachi Kaneyama

The entire area of Kaneyama in Kaneyama Town, Mogami County is known as a uniquely charming townscape filled with “Kaneyama-style houses” with white walls and gabled roofs. There is a promenade alongside the agricultural irrigation canal called the “Oozeki” that runs through the center of the town. You can enjoy strolling along the promenade while looking at the koi carp.

戦国時代の末期に農業用として開削されたという歴史ある水路です。昭和期後半には約2.5キロメートルの改修工事により本水路に沿って遊歩道が設けられ、桜も植樹されるなど美しい景観になっています。水路にはコイが優雅に泳いでおり、隣接して公園があるなどのんびりとするところでした。
Observatory in Nishi-Zao Park

Travel / Tourism

Yamagata Pref. Yamagatashi Nakasakurada

Nishi-Zao Park, a popular park with families, has wide slides, a large playground and athletic equipment, and a barbecue area set in an extensive site. From the observatory, visitors can overlook Yamagata City, and on sunny days Mt. Gassan and Mt. Asahi can be seen. It is famous as a leading night view spot of the Tohoku region.
Nishiazuma Sky Valley

Travel / Tourism

Kitashiobara Village, Fukushima Prefecture/Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture

An 18 kilometer long scenic road connecting Kitashiobara Village, Fukushima Prefecture and Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. The road is closed in winter and is open to traffic from mid-April to early November. The Shirabu Pass observatory situated along the road offers a sweeping view of Lake Hibara and Mt. Bandai. During the fall foliage season, many visitors come here to enjoy the leaves.
Mizunomachiya Nanokamachi-Gotenzeki

Travel / Tourism

Yamagata Pref. Yamagatashi Nanukamachi 2-7-6

This commercial facility is located on the Ushu Kaido Road in Nanukamachi, Yamagata City. The area was redeveloped to utilize the landscape of Gotenzeki, one of the agricultural canals that were counted among the Yamagata Goseki. Today it's a townscape with a modern Japanese atmosphere. In addition to restaurants and cafes, there are kimono shops and stores dedicated to Yonezawa-ori fabric. It also houses the Kiyoyuki Okuyama's workshop, who is known for overseeing the first Japanese designed Ferraris.
Toge Sukubo Machi

Travel / Tourism

Yamagata Tsuruoka-shi Haguromachi Toge
Nagai Dam (Nagai Hyaku Aki Lake)

Travel / Tourism

Yamagata Nagai-shi Hirano 4164-9
Mi Kurakuen

Travel / Tourism

Yamagata Tendo-shi Nara Sawaoto 47
Roku 10 Sato Koshi Kaido

Travel / Tourism

Yamagata Tsuruoka-shi Tamugimata Hoka
Oishida Soba Kaido

Travel / Tourism

Yamagata Kitamurayama-gun Oishidamachi
Mt. Torikabuto Observatory

Travel / Tourism

Yamagata Yamagata-shi Zao Onsen 940-1

This observatory is on the peak of Mt. Torikabuto, at 1,387 meters above sea level. It offers a panorama view of Zao's onsen town and the surrounding mountains. This is also where god of good fortune and business success Zao Daikokuten, one of the Three Divinities of Zao, is enshrined, and every October 5th there is a festival for him here.
Zao Pension Village Open Garden

Travel / Tourism

Yamagata Kaminoyama-shi Ogura Omori 1968

This garden is on prefectural route 14 in Omori, Ogura, Kaminoyama City. Located in the Pension Village, every boarding house shares this garden. Its main season lasts from May through September, but there are seasonal flowers to be seen throughout the year. Each boarding house offers lunch and tea in addition to accommodations.
Suge-ke Teien Garden

Travel / Tourism

Yamagata Tsuruoka-shi Kachushinmachi 2-21

Located in Kachushinmachi, Tsuruoka City, this garden was built in the mid-Edo period for the manor of Suge Sanehide, a senior vassal of the Shonai domain and descendant of Sugawara no Michizane (a famous political figure and scholar in the mid 9th century). It holds an ancient pine said to be over 300 years old, as well as weeping cherry blossoms and azaleas that are delights to see in their blossoming seasons. Tours are available with reservations.

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Okitama Area Murayama Area Mogami Area Shonai Area (North) Shonai Area (South)

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Yamagata Areas

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.