Rugged and mountainous with a beautiful stretch of coastline. Yamagata’s natural beauty and storied traditions make it truly unlike anywhere else in Japan. Uncharted, yet accessible; mysterious, yet familiar. Take the chance to discover this one-of-a-kind place.
Here is an itinerary for a winter in Yamagata, divided into four days with different themes.
Day1 Skiing in Zao
Day2 Yamagata spirituality in Dewa Sanzan
Day3 Authentic onsen culture in Ginzan
Day4 Scenic Yamadera temple
Access
Although Yamagata is slightly removed from Japan’s more well-known tourist destinations,
it is easily accessible by various means of transportation: flights, shinkansen trains, and highway buses.
Fly to Yamagata from Sapporo!
International visitors are currently eligible for a special fare for a flight from Sapporo to Yamagata.
If you're around Hokkaido, it’s the perfect time to use the opportunity to experience this unique destination.
Access from Tokyo
By Plane
- Tokyo International Airport
- About 60 minutes
- Yamagata Airport
- Yamagata Airport Shuttle Bus
About 30 minutes - Yamagata City
By Train
- Tokyo Station
- Yamagata Shinkansen Tsubasa: About 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yamagata Station
By Bus
- Tokyo Station
- About 5 hours 30 minutes
- Yamagata Station
By Car
- Kawaguchi JCT
- Tohoku Expressway Via Murata IC: About 3 hours 50 minutes
- Yamagata Zao IC
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