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.
Featuring Yamagata and Murayama City
Yamagata City
As capital of the prefecture and home to Yamagata’s largest metropolitan population, Yamagata City has no shortage of activities, cuisine, nightlife, and lodging accommodations, as well as a variety of sightseeing and historic points of interest to keep visitors busy.
Murayama City
This quaint city sharing the same name as the region has hidden surprises with its traditional soba, spectacular rose garden and the opportunity to have a samurai experience at the birthplace of Iaido.
Immerse yourself in the Murayama region
The Murayama region is a bustling area compared to the rest of the prefecture with many things to do and see. Here are some of our hand-picked recommendations for this area.
Bunshokan
The Yamagata Bunshokan, an elegant historical building once home to the prefectural offices, is open to the public and can be toured freely.
Yamagata Wagyu Beef
Yamagata Wagyu beef is one of the top 5 wagyu in all of Japan with deep flavors and soft and dreamy texture.
Montedio Soccer Tour
In this special collaboration with Yamagata soccer team Montedio Yamagata, we have launched a backyard tour where you can get special access to meet this famous team and see one of their soccer matches at their stadium in Tendo City here in Yamagata.
Kaminoyama Onsen Hot Spring City
At the base of Mount Zao just south of Yamagata City, lies Kaminoyama Onsen, a hot springs town with many relaxing and luxurious hot spring inns.
Yamagata Snow Festival
The Yamagata Snow Festival, held in Sagae City, is one of Yamagata Prefecture’s biggest winter events and boasts a great fireworks display.