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Waterfall Training on Mt. Yudono

The Gyo Experience: Join yamabushi monks for traditional spiritual training at a waterfall on Mount Yudono of the Dewa Sanzan.

Experience the wonders and history of this legendary temple complex with a professional and skilled English guide.

Maruike is a pond with beautifully clear waters that gleam emerald in summer and sapphire in winter. It is part of the Mount Chokai Geopark.

Our top 9 spots for hanami (cherry blossom viewing) in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture: at parks and temples, along rivers, and more!

The Yamagata Snow Festival, held in Sagae City, is one of Yamagata Prefecture’s biggest winter events and boasts a great fireworks display.

Every winter, the young boys of Shonai brave subzero to participate in this intense religious and cultural ritual.

Sakata City is the main port city of Yamagata Prefecture and retains much of the history from its golden days in the Edo Period.

Hiyoriyama Park, a seaside park in Sakata, is known for its cherry blossoms, beautiful sunsets, and replica Kitamaebune ship.

Mount Chokai has a network of waterfalls at its base. This article introduces a hike to three of the best.

Nakajimadai is a beautiful beech forest and wetland area featuring easy nature trails. It is located at the base of Mount Chokai in Akita.