Yamagata

Travel Guide

A mountainous landscape with a temple on a rock, a valley with houses, and a river.
A cherry blossom tree in full bloom with traditional Japanese architecture in the background.
A town nestled in a valley with a river running through it, surrounded by lush green hills and mountains.
A calm lake surrounded by snow-covered mountains.
A snow-covered landscape with a river and trees.

Where to stay in Yamagata

Find the best Yamagata areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A snow-covered ski slope with a town in the valley below.
Photo by Mamusi Taka
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Zaoonsen

If you're spending some time in Zaoonsen, Zao Chuo Ropeway and Zao Sanroku Ropeway are top sights worth seeing.

Nanukamachi

Nanukamachi might not have many top sights, but Yamagata City Local History Museum and Yamagata Castle are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kasumicho

While Kasumicho may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Yamagin Kenmin Hall and Yamagata City Local History Museum.

Honcho

While Honcho may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Yamagata City Local History Museum and Yamagata Castle.

Futabacho

Futabacho might not have many top sights, but Yamagin Kenmin Hall and Yamagata City Local History Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

2.5 out of 5
2-9 Saiwa Yamagata Yamagata
The price is €61 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
€61
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions S-PAL and Yamagata Museum of Science ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (377 reviews)
"Easy and affordable parking. Staff was very professional, informative, and patient. Terrific location. Wonderful breakfast"

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

3.5 out of 5
Kasumi-cho 1-Chome No. 1 Yamagata Yamagata-ken
The price is €65 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
€65
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Very clean and modern hotel, the staff were very helpful. The only downside to my shorts day was that for breakfast service was not clearly enough labelled as either Japanese or western. Otherwise an excellent hotel I could recommend to anyone."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
Yamagata Grand Hotel

Yamagata Grand Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Honcho 1-7-42 Yamagata Yamagata
The price is €37 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
€37
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Yamagata Manabikan and Nanukamachi Palaca ...
8/10 Very good! (300 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and it was very clean"

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Yamagata Grand Hotel
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Spacious studio apartment in the city center Maximum 6 people 1 Qsize bed 4 sofa beds / Yamagata Yamagata

Spacious studio apartment in the city center Maximum 6 people 1 Qsize bed 4 sofa beds / Yamagata Yamagata

Yamagata Yamagata
Stay at this apartment in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Nanukamachi Palaca Weir and Yamagata Manabikan ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"It was very comfortable and in a convenient location. We had everything we needed for cooking except a chopping knife. We ended up buying a knife, which we are taking home with us. We appreciated how clean it was, also that we could use the washing machine. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Spacious studio apartment in the city center Maximum 6 people 1 Qsize bed 4 sofa beds / Yamagata Yamagata
A hideaway oldstyle house for rent | Pellet stove / Yamagata Yamagata

A hideaway oldstyle house for rent | Pellet stove / Yamagata Yamagata

Yamagata Yamagata
Stay at this holiday home in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and Yamagin Kenmin Hall are located ...
A hideaway oldstyle house for rent | Pellet stove / Yamagata Yamagata
Humidifying stone bath / Yamagata City Yamagata

Humidifying stone bath / Yamagata City Yamagata

Yamagata City Yamagata
Stay at this holiday home in Yamagata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and air conditioning. Popular attractions Yamagin Kenmin Hall and S-PAL are located nearby.
Humidifying stone bath / Yamagata City Yamagata
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Stay near popular Yamagata attractions

Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort

8.8/10 (121 reviews)
Hit the slopes in Yamagata with a visit to Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
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Things to do

Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal

Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal

€365
per adult
Mt Fuji Area Private Guided Tours in English-Nature up close, quiet, personal
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A cityscape with a mix of modern and traditional buildings, a river, and surrounding greenery.

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