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May
68°F 20°C
54°F 12°C
Jun
74°F 23°C
62°F 16°C
Jul
79°F 26°C
69°F 20°C
Aug
82°F 27°C
70°F 21°C
Sep
74°F 23°C
63°F 17°C
Oct
63°F 17°C
49°F 9°C
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Risshakuij Temple
Ollie #1 of 19 attractions in Yamagata
4.5 of 5 stars 50 reviews

The temple known by the locals as "Yamadera" was founded in 860 AD by Ennin, as a subsidiary of Enryakuji temple in Kyoto. Its main building Konpon Chudo is built clinging to the... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  6.5 miles from city center
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Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Ollie #2 of 19 attractions in Yamagata
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Attraction type  Ski/ Snowboard Areas
Distance  8.0 miles from city center
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Zao Onsen
Ollie #3 of 19 attractions in Yamagata
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Onsen Resorts
Distance  7.0 miles from city center
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Rime on Trees at Zao
Ollie #4 of 19 attractions in Yamagata
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews

Rime on Trees or Ice Monsters at Mt. Zao are the popular winter phenomenon spotted both on Yamagata side and Miyagi side of Mt. Zao mountain range. Best season is from January to... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  8.7 miles from city center
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Zao Ropeway
Ollie #5 of 19 attractions in Yamagata
4 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Other
Distance  7.8 miles from city center
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Gajo Park
Ollie #6 of 19 attractions in Yamagata
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Bunshokan
Ollie #7 of 19 attractions in Yamagata
4 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Mogami Yoshiaki Historical Museum
Ollie #8 of 19 attractions in Yamagata
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Yamagata castle
Ollie #9 of 19 attractions in Yamagata
3.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Castles
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Kajo Central
Ollie #10 of 19 attractions in Yamagata
3.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Other
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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Yamadera Basho Memorial Hall
Ollie #11 of 19 attractions in Yamagata
3.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  6.6 miles from city center
Bakuchiiwa
Ollie #12 of 19 attractions in Yamagata
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Geologic Formations; Lookouts
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Nanukamachi Gotenzeki
Ollie #13 of 19 attractions in Yamagata
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Other
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Beni no Kura
Ollie #14 of 19 attractions in Yamagata
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Yamagata Museum of Art
Ollie #15 of 19 attractions in Yamagata
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Yamagata Kyodokan
Ollie #16 of 19 attractions in Yamagata
3.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Yamada Orchard
Ollie #17 of 19 attractions in Yamagata
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Farms
Distance  5.7 miles from city center
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Yamadera Goto Museum of Art
Ollie #18 of 19 attractions in Yamagata
3.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  6.6 miles from city center
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Safflower Field of Takase
Attraction type  Playgrounds
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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