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Experience the Culture of Yamagata Alongside the Locals

This 3-day cultural immersion tour invites guests to discover Yamagata through its people, food, craftsmanship, and spiritual heritage. From hands-on culinary workshops and artisan encounters to guided visits to historic temples and relaxing stays in traditional hot spring inns, this program offers meaningful experiences that can easily be added to a broader Japan itinerary.

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Highlights of Yamagata City

This 4-day tour is designed as an easy addition to any Japan itinerary for travelers seeking to venture beyond the typical tourist route and discover a more authentic side of Japan. Experience the spiritual beauty of Yamadera Temple, relax in the famous milky-white hot springs of Mt. Zao, and explore the charming streets and local culture of Yamagata City.

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Shiogama Market Tour and Sushi Workshop

Culinary Workshops, Experiences, One-off Experiences / Derek Yamashita

After a tour of the famous Shiogama tuna auction and purchasing fish at the nearby wholesale market, learn from a local chef how to work with multiple types of Japanese knives to prepare rolled and nigiri sushi by hand with fresh ingredients from Miyagi.

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Two Day Cuisine and Culture in Kaminoyama and Yamagata Private Tour

Experiences, Featured, Private Multi-Day Package Tour / info@ds-k.site

On this 2-day tour explore Yamagata’s traditional and modern food culture in Kaminoyama and Yamagata City. On day one, experience, interact, and deeply enjoy all facets of this region’s incredible cuisine. On day two, immerse yourself in traditional culture, from mountain temples to maiko performances.

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Shiroishi Umen: Guided Factory Tour of Kichimi Noodle Production

Culinary Workshops, Experiences, Factory and Brewery Tours, One-off Experiences / info@ds-k.site

Founded in 1897 (Meiji 30), Kichimi Seimen has faithfully preserved the traditional techniques and spirit of Umen-making.
During the factory tour, you can witness the noodle-making process up close, where manual craftsmanship and modern machinery coexist in harmony.

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Private Northern Japan Travel in Miyagi Fall and Winter Version

Experiences, Private Multi-Day Package Tour / Derek Yamashita

A 3-day, 3-night private tour of the charm of the countryside of Northern Japan in Miyagi Prefecture.

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Northern Japan Travel in Miyagi Private Tour

Experiences, Private Multi-Day Package Tour / Derek Yamashita

On this 3-night gastronomy and artisan tour, explore Miyagi Prefecture`s charming countryside just north of its capital of Sendai City. With ease of access from Tokyo via the Tohoku Bullet Train, this tour program is designed to introduce the countryside charm in a compact package that can fit into a variety of tour itineraries.

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Cuisine and Culture in Kaminoyama and Yamagata Private Tour

Experiences, Private Multi-Day Package Tour / Brittani Ivan

On this 4-day, 3-night gastronomy tour, explore Yamagata’s traditional and modern food culture in Yamagata City and Kaminoyama. Meet local farmers, chefs, restaurant owners and employees to experience, interact, and deeply enjoy all facets of this region’s incredible cuisine.

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A Private Culinary Journey through Northern Japan’s Wine Country

Experiences, Private Multi-Day Package Tour / Brittani Ivan

From the soothing onsen waters and picturesque castle of Kaminoyama to the city skyline of Yamagata, experience the best local cuisine and culture this area has to offer on this 5-day, 4-night private package tour.

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Taiyaki Workshop in Kurihara

Culinary Workshops, Experiences, One-off Experiences / info@ds-k.site

At old-fashioned sweets shop Kurikomaya in the Muikamachi neighborhood of Kurihara City, learn from the shop owner how to make taiyaki sweets, then try your hand at making one yourself.

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