The 16 Buddha of Yuza
The Juroku Rakan are depictions of 16 Buddhist disciples carved into wave-beaten rocks along the coast of Yuza, Yamagata.
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outdoors
Mototaki Falls
Mototaki Falls is a waterfall located in an atmospheric mossy ravine of the Mount Chokai Geopark in the Tohoku region of Japan.
Mt. Chokai
Mount Chokai lies on the border of Yamagata and Akita Prefectures. It is home a vast geopark and excellent hiking.
Tamasudare Falls
Tamasudare Falls is the tallest waterfall in Yamagata, the prefecture home to the greatest number of waterfalls in all of Japan.
The Shoreisai Festival
Shoreisai is a religious yamabushi festival which takes place at the top of Mount Haguro in Tsuruoka, Yamagata every New Year’s Eve.
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The Dewa Sanzan
The Dewa Sanzan, located in Yamagata Prefecture, are a triumverate of mountains considered one of the holiest places in all of Japan.
Mt. Gassan
Mount Gassan, one of the Dewa Sanzan holy mountains, is known as the mountain of death where spirits ascend.
Mt. Yudono
Mount Yudono, the most sacred and secretive of the Dewa Sanzan holy mountains, has been a pilgrimage destination since the sixth century.
Zao Onsen Hot Springs
The sulfuric, healing waters Zao Onsen were discovered over 900 years ago. Bathing options range from rustic open-air baths to luxury ryokan.
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Ginzan Onsen
Ginzan Onsen is a picture perfect hot spring town nestled in the mountains in the deep countryside of Yamagata Prefecture.