Top rated Things to dos in Yamagata

Experience the best that Yamagata has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 111 places from Things to do category.

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山形蔵王の樹氷
Tourist attraction
Fascinating snow- & ice-covered trees resembling people, with a range of viewing options available.
4.60 (434 reviews)
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Godaidō, Rissyakuji
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Feel the mountain temple
4.60 (359 reviews)
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Minenoura Tarumizu Iseki
Tourist attraction
👍👍 I was planning to go to Yamadera (Rissshakuji), and when I was researching various things, I found out about this Tarumi site. I thought Tarumi was "sag", but it seems to read "sag". It's a so-called trainee (Yamabushi) place (training place), and you get a strange feeling. It takes about 15 minute...
4.60 (175 reviews)
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Zaojizoson
Place of worship
👍 Along with Zao Daikokuten, the god of family safety and prosperous business, and Zao Daigongen, the god of perpetual youth and longevity, the Zao Jizoson is one of the three major gods of Zao, and is the god of fulfillment of all wishes.・It is enshrined about 100m east of Zao Sancho Station. It wa...
4.60 (121 reviews)
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蔵王樹氷原
Scenic spot
4.60 (112 reviews)
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Zaō Quasi-National Park
National park
👍👍 山頂近くにレストハウスがあります。宮城県側刈田岳と山形県側熊野岳。どちらも気軽に登山できます。標高が高いので強風と寒さで耳が痛くなりました。でも、景色は最高です。 冬になると蔵王エコーライン通行止めになるから10月でも(スタットレスタイヤ必要な)霜が降りそうな時は調べてから行ったほうがいい。
4.60 (31 reviews)
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Rissyakuji Temple (Yamadera)
Buddhist temple
Hundreds of steps form a mountain path to a centuries-old Buddhist temple with panoramic views.
4.50 (7.2K reviews)
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1,015 stone steps of Yamadera
Tourist attraction
👍👍 長い石段ですが、すごく整備されており、山の景観が美しいです。のぼった先で絶景を楽しめます。 入山料は300円です。 17時閉門なので、15時30分までには登った方がよいです。 ■私のルート 14:56 山形駅 発 15:14 山寺 着(駅のロッカーに荷物を預ける) 15:23 えんどう たまこんにゃく 15:30頃 立石...
4.50 (246 reviews)
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Nōkyōdō, Rissyakuji
Place of worship
👍👍 The view of the autumn leaves from the top of the mountain was amazing! It was one of the best I've ever seen ✨ It has become a place I always want to go during the autumn leaves season ❗ Definitely recommended ✨
4.50 (47 reviews)
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Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Ski resort
Mountain resort with ski slopes for all skill levels, plus a cable car & outdoor hot springs.
4.40 (1K reviews)
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Momiji Park
Park
👍👍 I love being inside a bath of maple syrup.
4.40 (575 reviews)
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高瀬川の鯉のぼり
Tourist attraction
4.40 (175 reviews)
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Mamigasaki Sakura line
Tourist attraction
👍 Please do not miss the best viewing period and take this route ♪ Please be careful not to look the other way and cause an accident.
4.40 (91 reviews)
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Shakugyoji Temple
Buddhist temple
👍👍 I felt close to nature. Swamp? There is a river nearby, so the sound of water is pleasant. It was a garden that you could tell was being taken care of.
4.40 (51 reviews)
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Jugosha Shrine
Shinto shrine
4.40 (51 reviews)
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森の遊び場
Park
4.40 (36 reviews)
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嶋遺跡
Historical landmark
4.40 (32 reviews)
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Yamagata Folk Museum Bunshokan
Local history museum
Displays tracing Yamagata's history & culture, housed in an English Neo-Renaissance style building.
4.30 (2.1K reviews)
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Yudonosan Shrine
Shinto shrine
👍 Satonomiya Yudonoyama Shrine, Ichigami Shrine, Kumano Shrine, I received the red seal of three shrines. Satonomiya Yudonosan Shrine was founded in 1877 by Michitsune Mishima, the first prefectural governor of Yamagata Prefecture, as the guardian deity of the prefectural office. In addition, Ichiga...
4.30 (536 reviews)
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Zao Onsen Ski Resort (Central Run)
Ski resort
👍 It's an all-in-one winter holiday town, skiing & snowboarding, ropeways, snow walking, light shows, scenic views across the mountains and the valleys, fabulous snow onsens, and what not! Accessibility by public vehicle not great however.
4.30 (492 reviews)
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