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Top 10 Hidden tourist spots in Yamagata Prefecture [Secret Gem Edition]
Yamagata Prefecture has many wonderful hidden spots that are not yet known to tourists!
We have carefully selected nature that you can enjoy quietly, beautiful townscapes, and unique cultural experiences.
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1. Shirakawa Dam Lakeside Park
A park on the lakeside of a dam with beautiful cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall.
With few tourists, you can enjoy nature at your leisure.
- Access
About 1 hour by car from Akayu Station
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2. Shizu Onsen
A quiet and quaint secret hot spring that is not as well known as Zao or Ginzan.
You can enjoy bathing in the mountains while watching the scenery of the four seasons.
- Access
About 1 hour by bus from Sagae Station
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3. Kosugi no Osugi
A huge cedar tree that is said to be over 1,000 years old.
Recommended for those who like power spots.
- Access
About 20 minutes by car from Mogami Station
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4. Nagai Dam/Nagai Hyakuaki Lake
A hidden spot where you can enjoy a highly transparent lake and the surrounding forest bathing.
Canoeing is also available.
- Access
About 40 minutes by car from Akayu Station
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5. Tamaten Falls
A majestic waterfall, 63 meters high, the largest in Yamagata Prefecture.
It has a mystical atmosphere and has long been a power spot worshipped as "Tamaten Daimyojin".
There is Tamaten Shrine near the waterfall, making it a hidden spot where you can quietly enjoy nature.
- Access
About 30 minutes by car from Sakata Station
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6. Yudono-san Shrine
The main shrine of Mount Yudono, one of the Dewa Sanzan mountains.
A shrine deep in the mountains, worshiping here is so mystical that it is said to be an "experience that cannot be put into words."
- Access
About 1 hour by bus from Tsuruoka Station
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7. Akayu Onsen
There are free footbath spots scattered around Akayu Onsen town.
It is not a tourist spot, so you can relax and interact with locals.
- Access
Within walking distance from Akayu Station
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8. Tachiyazawa River
A clear stream fishing that can be enjoyed in the Shonai region.
You can spend a relaxing time in nature.
- Access
About 50 minutes by car from Tsuruoka Station
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9. Takabatake Winery
A quiet winery with few tourists.
You can enjoy tasting wine made from locally grown grapes and visiting the factory.
- Access
About 10 minutes by foot from Takabatake Station
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10. Mibuchi Valley
A hidden valley that can only be reached by boat.
With few tourists, you can encounter scenery that feels like another world.
- Access
About 30 minutes by boat tour from Shirabu Onsen
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[Summary]
There are many hidden spots in Yamagata Prefecture where you can quietly experience the charm of Yamagata, away from the hustle and bustle of tourist spots.
If you want to enjoy hot springs, nature, and historical sites at your leisure, be sure to visit these hidden spots.
Your trip to Yamagata will surely be an unforgettable memory!
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