Nagai City
Nagai City, famous for its water, nature and flowers, draws you in with the sights, cuisine and experiences it has to offer.
Nagai City, famous for its water, nature and flowers, draws you in with the sights, cuisine and experiences it has to offer.
Niigata Port tours and services by The Hidden Japan
The Port of Niigata Read More »
At the Yamagata Nihonichi Bishuken Fair (lit. “Yamagata: Japan’s Most Delicious Alcohol Fair”), enjoy a wide variety Yamagata-made sakes and wines.
Dewa Sanzan Shojin Ryori Read More »
An easy, one-day guided cycling tour exploring the traditional side of Yamagata City. Ride to a Japanese garden, a minor holy mountain to explore a hidden shrine, and the artisan district Hirashimizu for a weaving experience.
Active and Artisanal in Yamagata City Read More »
Catch your own fish or shop for some at a local market, then watch or work alongside as a professional Japanese chef prepares it.
Sea to Table Experiences in Yamagata Read More »
A stroll through the charming historical city of Sakata, which prospered during the Edo period as a major port for safflower and rice.
A Stroll in The Port City of Sakata Read More »
Leave the car behind and explore the wide open plains of Yamagata Prefecture on a guided cycling tour!
Cycling in Yamagata Prefecture Read More »
A guided hike up the 2,446 stone steps of holy Mount Haguro, with a lunch of Dewa Sanzan shojin ryori mountain monk cuisine.
Explore the Ancient Forest of Mt. Haguro Read More »
Experience rural Japan life with a farmstay experience in Tsuruoka, Yamagata. Harvest or plant crops, and learn to cook traditional dishes.
Farmer Homestay Programs in Tsuruoka City Read More »
Dine on Dewa Sanzan shojin ryori, sleep at a pilgrim’s lodge. Wake the next morning to harvest vegetables and learn to cook this cuisine.
Yamabushi Shojin Ryori Overnight Experience Read More »