Place famous for fall foliage or new greenery Spots in Yamagata Area

  • Yamadera Fall Foliage
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamagata Yamagata-shi Yamadera 4456-1
    The grounds of Hojusan Risshakuji Temple in Yamadera, Yamagata City are known as one of the prefecture’s premier scenic spots, and is also known as “Yamadera Temple.” Many people come to the temple in the fall, when the leaves of the trees in the grounds turn a beautiful shade of red, and at night the trees are also illuminated.
  • Ginzan Onsen’s Fall Foliage
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamagata Obanazawa Ginzanshinhata
    Located approximately 45 minutes from the Higashine Interchange off the Tohoku Chuo Expressway, the Ginzan Onsen hot springs district, also made famous from a TV program, is also known for its beautiful autumn foliage. The quaint streets of this hot spring district are lined with historic wooden accommodations built during the Taisho and Showa eras, from which one can enjoy the fall foliage to one's hearts content. This area has three walking paths for strolling, among which one can choose routes that are 20 to 90 minutes long. One can take in the lush colors of the verdure at your own pace and schedule

Yamagata Areas

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Although often overlooked, Yamagata prefecture by no means lacks appeal: the Yamadera temple trail through the mountains, deliciously tender Yonezawa wagyu, and over 100 steaming hot springs, most notably Zao Onsen, await visitors. When winter comes, the snowcapped peaks become dotted with skiers by day and onsen-goers by night, while summer brings the celebration of juicy Yamagata cherries.

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