Soba Workshop in Yamagata City
Located conveniently in the heart of Yamagata City, create your own Japanese soba from scratch with the guidance of veteran soba masters.
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Local Imoni Culinary Experience
Learn how to make Yamagata’s soul food, Imoni. Start from the local market and then learn from a Japanese chef how to prepare and cook this delicious food!
Hanagasa Festival
The Hanagasa Festival is the largest festival in Yamagata City where thousands of dancers fill the streets.
Nanokamachi Street
Nanukamachi, known as Nanokamachi to locals, is one of the main downtown hubs of Yamagata city featuring many cafes and a variety of stores.
Sea to Table Experiences in Yamagata
Catch your own fish or shop for some at a local market, then watch or work alongside as a professional Japanese chef prepares it.
Yamagata Station and Surrounding Areas
A guide to the Yamagata Station area: restaurants, shopping, museums, a free observation deck, and more!
A Stroll in The Port City of Sakata
A stroll through the charming historical city of Sakata, which prospered during the Edo period as a major port for safflower and rice.
Experience the Yonezawa Uesugi Festival
The Uesugi Festival commemorates the samurai clan who once ruled Yonezawa. The main event is a reenactment of the Battle of Kawanakajima.
Cycling in Yamagata Prefecture
Leave the car behind and explore the wide open plains of Yamagata Prefecture on a guided cycling tour!
Explore the Ancient Forest of Mt. Haguro
A guided hike up the 2,446 stone steps of holy Mount Haguro, with a lunch of Dewa Sanzan shojin ryori mountain monk cuisine.