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Yamagata Prefecture (山形県) is located in the Tohoku region of northern Honshu along the Sea of Japan. It’s easily accessible from Tokyo via the bullet train, but remains an often-overlooked, somewhat wild region full of vast nature, stunning hot springs, unique local cuisine, and fascinating cultures. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about visiting Yamagata, including attractions, transport, food, and travel tips. (Main image: PIXTA)

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Yamagata City is a former castle town that has developed since the middle of the 15th century. In Ka-jo Castle Park, noted for its cherry blossoms, are moats and stone walls recalling scenes of the days when the castle was being built. Also found in the city are the British Renaissance-style Bunsho-kan Hall, and various other traditional western-style brick buildings, including the Yamagata Educational Museum, designated as an Important Cultural Property. #Travel #Japan #Tohoku…

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Yamagata Prefecture is an isolated mountainous land in Japan’s northern Tohoku region. Despite being one of Japan’s less-visited destinations, Yamagata is full of attractions, including the Ghibli-like hot spring village Ginzan Onsen, the skiing mecca Zao Onsen, the spiritual Dewa Sanzan mountains, and the incredibly well-preserved Sankyo Soko Storehouses. Foodies can also revel in gourmet delicacies like Yonezawa beef, the best cherries in Japan, and a plethora of regional ramen. In this…

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