Yamagata

Landmark4.1/5

Mogamikyo Basho Line ferry tours

Regional songs accompany this Mogami River boat tour, with the guide singing as the scenery slips by.

Landmark4.5/5

Zao Onsen Ski Resort

Zao Onsen's ski resort covers a broad mountain, with snow monsters on its upper slopes. Wide beginner runs give way to longer courses, with snow-coated trees crowding the mountain above.

Culture4.4/5

Yamagata Folk Museum Bunshokan

An English Renaissance government building now holds this Yamagata history museum, its rooms restored and facade carved with detail. A Venetian-style corridor leads to the grand assembly hall, with a balcony you can step onto.

Eat$$3.4/5

Kappa Sushi

Sushi restaurant in Yamagata serving sushi and dessert.

Cafe$$$4.3/5

BOTAcoffee

Eat$$$4.4/5

SPICE PICCA

Eat$$$4.3/5

Yakiniku Bar Meat Meet

Eat$$$3.9/5

Yamagata Street Food: Hottonaru Yokocho

Eat3.8/5

Yamagata Marugoto-kan Beni-no-kura

Cafe$$$4.3/5

eigyokudo Cafe 山形店

Drink$$$4.2/5

Bar Tarji

Stay$$$$4.4/5

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Directly connected to JR Yamagata Shinkansen (bullet train) Station, Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata offers comfortable guest rooms with warm colours and modern facilities. It features free in-room wired internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The hotel provides in-room massages and free luggage storage. Dry cleaning is available, and a laptop can be rented from the front desk. Each comfortable room at Yamagata Metropolitan Hotel comes with a small fridge and an electric kettle. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are included in the en suite bathroom. The property is a 10-minute walk from Yamagata Prefectural Museum and Kajo Park. Yamagata Airport is a 30-minute train ride away. Mogami-tei Japanese restaurant serves delicately prepared traditional cuisine, while Lobby Lounge You offers coffee and sweets in the gorgeous ambience of the lobby. Guests can savour select whiskeys at Bar Lovin.

Stay$3.85/5

Yamagata Grand Hotel

Set in Yamagata, 9 km from Lina World, Yamagata Grand Hotel offers accommodation with a bar. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The restaurant serves European cuisine. JR Yamagata Station east exit is a 5-minute drive or a 15-minute walk from the property. At the hotel, all rooms come with a desk, a TV and a private bathroom. All rooms at Yamagata Grand Hotel feature air conditioning and a wardrobe. Please note that all rooms are non-smoking. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the property. The nearest airport is Yamagata (Junmachi) Airport, 18 km from the property.

Stay$$$$4.1/5

Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Hot Spring

Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Hot Spring in Yamagata offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, baths, TVs, and electric kettles. Each room includes a bath and a TV, ensuring a pleasant stay. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast featuring local specialities and warm dishes. The hotel provides a variety of options to start the day, catering to diverse preferences. The hotel offers a lift and full-day security for added convenience. Paid on-site private parking is available for guests who drive. Reception staff speak English and Japanese, assisting guests with their needs. Located 25 km from Yamagata Airport, the hotel is situated in Yamagata. Nearby attractions include Yamagata Prefectural Museum and Yamagata Castle, providing ample opportunities for exploration.

Stay4.4/5

Japanese Inn Koyo

Kaminoyama ryokan with several onsens, including one overlooking the Zao Mountains. Some rooms have private open-air baths.

Stay4/5

KKR 蔵王白銀荘

Ski-side Japanese inn with two indoor baths at different temperatures. The natural hot spring water smells faintly of sulfur where it enters.

Stay3.9/5

Kaminoyama Hot Spring

Stay3.7/5

Hotel Route Inn Yamagata Ekimae

Spacious-room hotel near Yamagata Station, with a buffet breakfast that changes from day to day.

Stay3.4/5

Akoya Kaikan