Hiking / Walking Spots in Mogami Area Area

  • Natagiri Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Yamagata Mogami-gun Mogamimachi Mitsuzawa
    This pass connects Mitsuzawa in Mogami Town, Mogami County and Obanazawa City. The pass is mentioned in Matsuo Basho’s “The Narrow Road to the Deep North,” and is known as the most isolated region mentioned in the work. The path that Basho is thought to have used is now known as the “Historic Road,” and is maintained as a footpath that snakes its way through a primeval beech forest.

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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