Top 50 things to do and attractions in Yamagata

This has been one of my most favorite places to visit in Japan so far. It is an absolutely magical place! We went on a drizzly day, so the raindrops and mist added to the mysterious quality of the location. There were so many stairs to climb- but a lot of places to step to the side, take a break, and look at the surrounding beauty. Moss covered statues, beautiful temples, and little shops skirted the path up the mountain. The grounds were in pristine condition and so clean. The view from the top was amazing!! I was under the impression dogs are not normally permitted on temple grounds but we saw (and heard) many dogs during our visit. There are many areas outside of the temple grounds to purchase food and souvenirs. There are also some paid parking lots nearby.

For foliage /momiji reference, these pictures were taken on October 22nd. Great place to slowly enjoy, but too soon for color change. If this area was in Kyoto it would be so crowded with tourists because of its beauty, but it still gives a untouched kind of place vibe. 2 hours should be enough to take your time going up and appreciate yhe nature, statues and local architecture

You’ll find plenty of paid parking at the base of Risshaku-ji temple, and it’s only about 500 yen. The view from the top of the mountain is absolutely stunning! The photo I took was taken in early November, so you can already see some trees starting to turn red and yellow. There are quite a few stairs to climb to the top, so if you walk up without stopping, it should take around 20-30 minutes.

Risshaku-ji Temple (Yamadera) was honestly one of the most impressive places I visited on this trip. From the moment I started climbing the long stone steps, I already felt that it was going to be special. The path winds through the forest, past small shrines and statues, and you can hear the sound of the bell and the wind in the trees as you go up – it’s very peaceful and a little bit magical. I visited in autumn and the colours were incredible: bright yellow, orange, and red leaves covering the mountains on all sides. Every few minutes I had to stop just to turn around and look at the view again. By the time I reached the top, the panorama over the valley and villages below completely took my breath away. It looks like a picture from a postcard, but standing there in person feels even better. The climb is a bit tiring, but not too difficult, and there are many spots where you can rest and enjoy the scenery. In the end I felt that every step was worth it. I left Yamadera feeling calm, happy, and very satisfied that I made the effort to come. If you are anywhere near Yamagata, I really recommend visiting – you won’t be disappointed.

This a very famous temple with many tourists in the area. Nonetheless the many steps to the top are well worth the effort. The view is spectacular and the temple beautiful. But you will not be able to enjoy the temple alone as there are loads of tourists visiting. Still very worth the trip.

1000 stair steps to reach the top. Admission fee for an adult is 500 yen. We recommend going up earlier than 11 AM because of many tourists visiting this place later on. It is worth the view as well as to embrace the beauty of the little forrest around the trail up. At the top you can expect a shrine and a little shop with drinks if you feel exhausted. The people are friendly and forthcoming despite the masses of tourists.

Be prepared for the need to walk up and down lots of steps to reach the top. It's a 1015-steps climb. There were however different levels for a stoppage and short rest. The fall foliage was still amazing along this pilgrimage route.

I visit Kajo on 8th April. Cherry has not yet blossom but they are preparing to bloom very soon. The blooming time should be 2 weeks after this. 🌸🌸🌸

April 2025 - at the end of the month the Sakura were in full bloom. Walking round it was possible to frame two hours' worth of shots. Really pleasant atmosphere too, despite the gloomy weather.

Nice and quiet place for a walk during the winter season. The entrances are limited but it’s a nice walk to get there. There are remnants of the old fortification and the paths are mostly well marked. There were a couple of closed parts (safety due to snow?) but there are alternate ways to get there anyway. I liked watching the ducks float around on the stream that surrounds the park. There is a patrols rebuilt castle and a old hospital inside the park.

I’m not quite sure how anybody could give this part less than five stars it’s very beautiful. There’s a wonderful castle in the middle of it and it’s very peaceful.

Kajo Park may seem rather empty and unimpressive at first glance, as it lacks the castle itself and only retains the castle walls. However, the view of the western sky at sunset, seen from the eastern side of the castle walls, is truly breathtaking. The park is also stunning during cherry blossom season. In fact, the absence of the castle allows the sky to appear more dynamic and beautiful—making this a rare kind of park. There's no doubt you'll find peace and healing in its quiet serenity

A castle ruin with lots of modern use. Another form of use instead of a park only. The place is very large so that it's accommodating two car parks, a sport complex and two historical landmarks there. Visiting there is so relaxing and enjoyable. I trust it will continue be developed and contribute to the society and hope I have chance to revisit this place on the future.

Not much to see unless you are very familiar with Sendai's history, I even paid to visit the museum, visit only if you are into museum things. The castle is not there anymore, but they do have used AR/MR to let you see it in place.

Ensure the day is not cloudy before visiting or you might not be able to see the caldera. However if there's clouds and thick fog you'll get a vision from buddhist hell meets Silent Hill, complete with piled stones, which is kind of spooky and cool in its own way.

This may be one of the most breathtaking places I have ever been in the world. Taking the cable car across the mountain top, and seeing the snow monsters appear from between the clouds was absolutely mind-blowingly beautiful! I cannot wait to return one day and relive this experience!

Severe snow storm. Did not see much. Only 2 with cameras brave the storm to take some pics. The rest sat at the restaurant.

It was great so beautiful place you are top of skay you can drive until ropeway and get ropeway the price 900 yen and also you can drive on top but the charg you 600 yen but the mountain so beautiful in winter so cold

A cable car ride to Zao Jizo Sancho Station at the summit of Mt.Zao. skiers and tourist use these lines to enjoy a bird's eye view of Mt. Zao. Also enjoy the famous frost-covered trees in winter or better known as Snow Monsters.

🇯🇵 Jalapa Yamagata Zao Mountain Snow Monster 🏔️💖👍 Allah's creation is really beautiful unusual cold unusual beautiful a place to see a place to remember a place wonderful beautiful subhanAllah…..💖💖💖☝️

Nice good weather to hike around Mt Zao, overlooking the Okama crater

Heard many haikus featuring this river

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(Translated by Google) 2023.05 visit A first-class river that runs through Yamagata Prefecture I learned about it in my geography textbook, but this was my first time seeing it. Drive along the Mogami River🚗 It was a large and majestic river surrounded by greenery. I want to go boating next time. (Original) 2023.05訪問 山形県を縦断する一級河川 地理の教科書では習ったけど初めて見ました 最上川沿いを車で🚗 緑に囲まれて、大きくて雄大な川でした 今度は舟下りしたいなー

(Translated by Google) Take the train to Furukuchi station. As soon as you get off the train, there will be a bus to take you directly to the boat station. I came here during the red leaf season. I took a boat trip down the river to see the beautiful red leaves on both sides. The ferry driver was always very cheerful and enthusiastic. It takes about 1 hour to reach your destination and there will be a bus to the station. I'll just have to wait until I'm late for the bus and have to take the next one about 2 hours away. Nearby there is a kiosk selling delicious food. (Original) Đi tàu đến ga furukuchi, vừa xuống tàu sẽ có xe buýt đón liền đến bến thuyền. Mình đến đây vào mùa lá đỏ, đi thuyền dưới sông nhìn lá đỏ 2 bên đẹp lắm nè. Chú lái đò vui vẻ nhiệt tình lắm luôn. Đi tầm 1 tiếng, điểm đến sẽ có xe buýt về ga. Mn tranh thủ k thôi là trễ xe buýt phải đi xe chuyến sau cách tầm 2 tiếng ạ. Gần đó có kiot bán thức ăn ngon lắm.

(Translated by Google) The scenery is unbelievably beautiful and the boatman will sing to you (Original) 風景美的不像話 船夫會唱歌給你聽

(Translated by Google) Mogamikawa wide lol Mogami river boat ride is also amazing. Located in Nagai City Mogami River tributary Nogawa's Nagai Dam Lake Hyakushu Amphibious buses and boats too I haven't ridden it though It looked interesting (Original) 最上川広い笑笑 最上川舟下りもすごいですが 長井市というところにある 最上川支流の 野川の長井ダム百秋湖の 水陸両用バスやボートのりも 乗ってないですが 面白そうでしたよ

(Translated by Google) The view of the boat going down the river was spectacular. (Original) 川を舟が下るところは絶景でした。

A frustrating experience at this open ski area. It’s easy to get lost, and I somehow managed to lose my cell phone in the process. There are too many flat areas where you’re forced to take off your snowboard and walk—definitely not ideal. The weather didn’t help, and to top it off, there were way too many non-skiers taking the cable car up just for photos, blocking the way for those of us trying to actually ski. Not the best place for serious snow sports enthusiasts!

A Paradise of Snow Monsters and Winter Adventures If you’re traveling to Yamagata in winter, Zao Onsen Ski Resort is a must-visit destination. The resort offers a diverse range of courses for all levels from gentle slopes to tight tree runs Get into the Zao Rope Way Sanrokusen for Juhyo Kogen station where you can have some fun with the snow. From Juhyo Kogen Station get into the Zao Rope Way Sanchosen and you will reach to the top(around 1661m). In you way you can see the Snow Monsters JFYI: there might be strong winds at the top so make sure to be prepared with proper wears and shoes. For skiers/snowboarders: the resort is huge and it’s easy to get lost. So have a course map with you. For snowboards : there are lots of flat areas where you have to remove your snowboard and walk for the next lift. Access: Get a bus from Yamagata Station to Zao Onsen. A one way ticket will cost around 1200Yen

The resort is incredible. 🎿 It has several slopes of varying difficulty so you can learn or try somersaults. The staff's attention is unbeatable. Long live Japan ♥️ ❄️ ⛄️

Best experience in Japan. You have to check the weather first. On a fine day, the monster are visible and you can play with snow. We took the ropeway. There are 2 station on the way. Last one is the main spot to see the mighty snow monster. There is also ski area and onsen area. Ropeway round trip price is around 4200 yen. At night there are some illumination also. It was freezing ❄️ cold. Must wear snow boots and take heat patch. It will helpful to survive 😅. Once in a life time experience as Yamagata has one of the highest snowfall area. For ski, pre booking is must. There are restaurant on the last stop. On the first floor, one suvenior shop is there. Vending machine is available to buy hot drinks. Washroom facilities are also in good condition. 10/10 ( as i get the perfect views and nice weather ) in

Discover a hidden gem of a ski resort that offers an extraordinary experience! This resort is a paradise for ski enthusiasts who appreciate pristine snow conditions, breathtaking scenic views, and unique local features. The ski tracks are beautifully maintained, nestled among majestic snow-covered trees, and the resort’s distinctive tree monsters add a whimsical charm to the landscape. Unlike the busier and more commercialized ski destinations, this resort provides a tranquil escape, ensuring that the slopes are less crowded and the overall experience is more intimate. Its budget-friendly nature, compared to more popular resorts like Niseko, makes it an excellent choice for those seeking value without compromising on quality. A useful tip for future visitors: remember to carry cash, as many of the cozy, on-site restaurants prefer it over card payments. While the resort boasts an ample number of ski coaches, travelers should be aware that English communication may be limited. Despite this, the friendly and accommodating staff ensures a welcoming and enjoyable experience for everyone. Overall, if you’re in search of an authentic ski getaway where you can connect with the essence of winter sports in a serene and picturesque setting, this resort is an unbeatable choice. Don’t miss out on this less-trodden winter wonderland!

This a great ski resort, especially for beginners and sightseeing. There are some advanced hills, but not many so this isn't the place to come for big thrills. The beginner slopes are great for learning though! There's a lot of long, simple runs. Also, a lift ticket isn't much more expensive than a ropeway ticket so if you want to see the snow monsters you might as well go skiing too. Only real complaint is some awkward flat/uphill spots here and there that required me to take off my skis and walk a couple times.

Exceptionally beautiful ski/board course. The trees look magical covered in snow. Has several beginner areas. The panoramic route through the snow monsters is amazing. Although there are a lot of flat areas in between. Free shuttle Buses run between the gondolas till evening. Gondolas stop operating a bit early so plan otherwise. You can take a gondola to the top with a separate ticket as well. Illumination was cancelled the night i went due to bad weather.

the first grand modern building in 山形 closes at 4:30 and they are really on time majestic outlook with well kept rooms of exhibits of the 100 year development of 山形region. Don’t miss the concert hall cumm assembly hall via the venetian style corridor . Even the old urinals are now historical artifacts. Seeing the RussoJspajese war victory cup on exhibit brings back all my history lessons

English style construction, full of decoration details and antique objectives. The museum tells the history of the Yamagata region, it's super complete and very informative, the only problem is that it doesn't have anything in English.

Free entry. Worth a quick stop if you’re visiting nearby attractions.

It's free to go inside this place. Quite interesting to explore this place. It's just so sad that there are many rooms that locked in here. There is also a beautiful garden in here. Various photo spot is also available in here.

This is a free museum/ historic building to explore for free. It's great on a rainy day. The old, noticeably western style, building was the prefecture office for yamagata prefecture. Many rooms are restored to original showing. Some nice views can be seen on the second floor. Inividuals who enjoy historical buildings, political sights or learning about prefecture history would enjoy this building.

Beautiful surroundings with lovely atmosphere. This building is English style and once it was the prefectural government office in Yamagata. It’s free to enter and the staff was very friendly too.

The building is beautiful viewing from the outside. In the building there are well restored rooms and exhibitions mainly about the history of the town. Worth taking a look.

I stayed at Daiwa Roynet Hotel in front of Yamagata Station and found this Yonezawa beef restaurant. We had yakiniku, and their beef is the best, melts in our mouth. We were very satisfied; the atmosphere is great, and the service is amazing. Highly recommended!

Absolutely excellent yonezawa beef. We ordered sukiyaki and yakiniku + sliced raw beef and a gyusuji. I would 100% recommend to order exactly the above set, you can skip the gyusuji if you are used to other beef tendon dishes elsewhere, but you MUST order all the other dishes - or lose sleep regret you didn't!

This was our second visit to Yonezawa Beef Tokiwa. Last time we tried the grilled beef, and this time we had the sukiyaki. Both were incredible—the best beef we’ve ever had. Highly recommend this restaurant if you’re visiting Yamagata! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Yonezawa Beef Tokiwa is one of the best yakiniku restaurants we’ve had in a long time. The local Yonezawa beef is tender and flavorful, and the sukiyaki-style beef was incredibly good. The steak on the hot plate came out perfectly cooked, with a rich aroma that filled the room. Alao loved the sweet grilled onions that paired so well with the meat. Everything tasted fresh and carefully prepared. English menu is available, and staff can speak english well. We visited twice for lunch/dinner during our stay at the hotel, and will be visiting this place again if we are in the area.

The legendary Wagyu beef brand. We went for the Sukiyaki set. It was delicious. It was a heavenly delight. One can’t help but feel Hannibal Lector-ish sitting in front of such magnificent plate of raw, primal slices of protein. I cooked it. I ate it, every bite, every chew, I turned it into my flesh and blood.

The meat was super tasty and impeccable service! You can get both already grilled steak, or pieces of meat that you can grill yourself on the table grill. Also they have beef tartare. Since this is at the ground floor of Daiwa hotel it is not as cozy as a small family owned restaurant.

First time visiting this restaurant. It is conveniently located near the Yamagata station and it was easy making a table reservation online. Ordered the grilled Yonezawa beef, it’s delicious! The meat and fat combination is perfect. Will visit again.

The castle opens from mid April till Oct. Please attention to opening days if you want to visit the interior of the castle. But the park is opened all year round, good stroll even during the winter.

This castle found itself, like so many others, on the wrong side of the Meiji Restoration. Today, it's a quiet park and nice place to enjoy a bento with the family. Have a stroll through the partly reconstructed outer walls of the castle, and peer into the old well! It's not a bad ruin, or rather it is quite ruined, which is to say there isn't much left to see. It is peaceful, overall, with plenty of shade.

Nothing interesting to see other than the bridge over the dry moat and the gate, as the castle is in ruins (there is no visible structures or remnants to view as there is unkempt vegetation everywhere). You could probably pass this place or sprint through just to say you’ve visited it. The peripheral structure/east gate has some exhibits to view (free admission)

It's free to come and take a photo in this place. It's good to come if the weather is sunny, rather than at night. Good spot if you like to running around this area

Basically ruins of the castle are left here. However, reconstruction is in progress, so you can still see some structures unveiled. In all the space is still recommendable since it remains pretty original and untouched.

Unfortunately, was not open when i went there but i was able to walk the perimeter and look at the signs detailing the history and what it looked like before.

Good park for strolling

We arrived Okama on May 2nd as goldenweek holiday in Japan! We can drive up to the top by paying a ticket (800 yen per 1 car) It’s colder than we think, and the Okama is still full of snow!

The caldera lake is much larger in real, and it really leaves an impression. The altitude of the carpark is 1771 metres, so the mountain air is still refreshingly cool in midsummer.

Took bus here from Yamagata. Took 2 hours on the bus. Not many buses come here. Popular tourist location. Good scenario. Volcano lake. Walk around. Shrine. Good views

Fantastic experience visiting Okama. Parked at the visitor center entrance, with a fee of Y550. Took us ~2 hours to hike up to the peak and to see the stunning views. Along the way to the peak, you would already see amazing views of the Gokishinuma (5 colored pond) that was caused by volcanic activities in the past. Definitely recommend to go!

Okama looks absolutely gorgeous in the early to mid April period, when the snow is partially covering the surrounding slopes, partly showing the brown earth below. Under a blue sky, this 残雪 (Zansetsu) scene offer in my opinion one of the best view of Okama. These are photos were taken at 13/4/2024 after a 45min hike from the Zao Jizo Sancho Station 蔵王ロープウェイ 地蔵山頂駅. Something to take note of: (1) the last descending cable car leave at 4:45pm at this time of the year, (2) The trails are mostly covered under loose melting snow, those trail without snow are very muddy. Although I did it with just a gaiter and not fully waterproof shoe, I would strongly suggest good waterproof shoe, gaiter, snowshoe or trekking pole. (3) You can find the gps route and more hiking info from Yamap. (4) These photos were shot at the viewpoint just to the east of Kumanodake 熊野岳 which I think offer better scenery at this time of year compared to the more southern viewpoints.

I’ve skied at Zao several times, but this was my first summer visit. I have always wanted to hike and see Okama, and I would recommend this spot if you can. We drove up in a personal vehicle, but there are hiking trails and a chair lift a bit below the uppermost parking lot if you’re not driving. We also saw some cyclists biking up! There are many great hikes around, and of course, you can see the famous snow monsters without their snow!

It's a great place to visit. Emerald lake in volcano crater looks so magic.Amazing view from top of mountain. But Weather may be really unpredictable.So be aware about it and ready for any case. There are many ways to reach the place:by car, by free shuttle, by rope way or hiking. Parking place usually gets full very quickly,it's better to come before 10am. Hiking courses to the Okama crater are very good for any age and conditions. Never have try so enjoyable course.

Ard 10k yen for 8 people, i not much believe it. Very nice and friendly customer service, and the beef is superb. We order 2 different type, of cos the more expensive one is damn great. Cozy place. Enjoy it. The shoe locker is attractive. Special locking carpenters art.

It has information on the history of Yamagata City as well as a shop that sells Yamagata pottery, Japanese sake, and other locally produced products. The restaurant serves good Japanese food, especially the soba noodles.

Very traditional atomosphere! Good food.

Interesting display of ohinasama.

(Translated by Google) The old storehouse has been remodeled and now houses a soba shop, restaurant, and other eateries, as well as a souvenir shop. The parking lot is large, so you can get in without lining up on weekdays. There is also a direct sales store selling agricultural products, where you can buy local ingredients. It's a shame that it's far from the station. (Original) 昔の蔵を改造して、蕎麦屋、レストラン等の飲食店と土産物店が入っている。駐車場は広いので平日なら並ばずに入れそう。農産物を販売する直売所も併設されていて、地元の食材を買うこともできる。駅から距離があるのが、残念。

(Translated by Google) The building as a whole was lovely, but the souvenir shop was smaller than I expected. (Original) 建物全体としては 雰囲気があって素敵でしたがお土産屋は思っていたより小さかったです。

(Translated by Google) Visited on September 5, 2025 There's a wide selection of souvenirs, and the staff are friendly. (Original) 25.09.05. 방문 다양한 기념품이 있고 직원분들이 친절합니다.

(Translated by Google) ▪︎Satonomiya Yudono-san Shrine Yamagata Prefecture's first prefectural governor, Mishima Michitsune, was founded in 1876 (Meiji 9). The spirit of the guardian of Yamagata Prefecture was enshrined in the Dewa Sanzan Mountains. The deity of the innermost shrine of the country, a small shrine dedicated to Yudono-san, was enshrined in the Dewa Sanzan Mountains. Deities of Satonomiya Yudono-san Shrine Oyamazumi-no-Mikoto – Mountain god, agriculture god, prayers for bountiful harvests and household safety Omitsuki-no-Mikoto – Agriculture god, commerce god, and matchmaking god, also known as Okuninushi-no-Mikoto and Daikoku-sama, prayers for bountiful harvests, household safety, business prosperity, and successful marriage Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto – God of medicine, hot springs, and sake, prayers for recovery from illness, physical health, healing of injuries, and protection from disasters and good fortune Co-enshrined deities of Satonomiya Yudono-san Shrine Akiba-yama-no-Okami – Fire god, fire prevention god, also known as Kagutsuchi-no-Mikoto, prayers for fire extinguishing and household safety Koganeyama-no-Okami – God of mining, also known as Kanayamahiko-no-Okami and Kanayamahime-no-Okami, prayers for increased financial luck and good fortune Satonomiya Yudonosan Shrine grounds within the grounds have the only deity enshrined in Yamagata Prefecture: Ebisu – the god of business prosperity and prosperity, Ichigami Shrine, prayers for business prosperity, company fortune prosperity, business prosperity, company safety, goal achievement, business performance development, etc., have very cute 蕪菁御礼。 (Original) ▪︎里之宮 湯殿山神社 山形県初代県令三島通庸於明治9年(1876年)創建，旨在守護山形県，奉祀著從出羽三山の奥の宮国幣小社湯殿山本宮の口之宮本導寺湯殿山神社請來的分霊。 里之宮 湯殿山神社的御祭神 大山祗命–山の神、農業神，祈求五穀豊穣・家内安全 大已貴命–農業神、商業神、縁結びの神，別名大国主大神、大黒様，祈求五穀豊穣・家内安全・商売繁盛・良縁成就 少彦名命–医薬の神、温泉の神、酒の神，祈求病気平癒・身体健全・怪我治癒・除災招福 里之宮 湯殿山神社的相殿神 秋葉山大神–火の神、火防開運の神，別名迦具土大神，祈求火災消除・家内安全 黄金山大神–鉱山の神，別名金山彦大神、金山姫大神，祈求金運上昇・招運開福 里之宮 湯殿山神社境內社有山形県内唯一御祭神為恵比寿様–商売繁盛の神的市神神社，祈願商売繁盛、社運隆昌、事業繁栄、社内安全、目標必達、業績発展等，有非常可愛的蕪菁御守。

(Translated by Google) First visit in September 2025 Located in the center of Yamagata City, it has a modern, compact feel. Parking is across the street. If you're walking, you can also access it from the Bunshokan side. As usual, I prayed, received a goshuin (stamp), and made a wish on the Omokaru stone (stone). The goshuin (stamp) was written in a goshuincho (stamp book), which is also very cool. I highly recommend visiting. (Original) 2025.9初参拝 山形市の中心部にあり、近代的な雰囲気で、コンパクトに まとめられた印象。 駐車場は道路の向かい側にあります。徒歩の場合は文翔館側 からもアクセスできます。 いつもどおりご祈願をしてご朱印をいただき、おもかる石でも 願掛けして参拝完了。 ご朱印は御朱印帳に書いてくれますし、これがまた格好イイのよ。みなさんも是非参拝を。

(Translated by Google) There is always someone on hand, so you can buy amulets and receive prayers even on weekdays. When you request a prayer, it depends on the course you choose, but they will carefully and thoroughly recite a prayer and properly convey to the gods the name of the person and your wish, which is very grateful. You will also be able to see the shrine maiden's dance, which made for a wonderful, special prayer that warmed my heart. I make sure to visit when I have an important request to make. (Original) 係の方が常時いらっしゃるので、平日でもお守りを買ったり祈祷の受付が可能です。 ご祈祷をお願いすると、コースにもよるかと思いますがしっかりと丁寧に祝詞を上げていただき対象者や何の願いかもきちんと神様へ伝えていただけるので、大変ありがたく感じます。巫女さんの舞も見せていただけるので、特別感のある心が温かくなる素晴らしいご祈祷となりました。 大切なお願いごとする時にはお邪魔するようにしています。

(Translated by Google) I received a handwritten goshuin stamp! There were so many types that it was hard to choose! It was a very beautiful shrine! (Original) 御朱印を直書きで頂きました！ 種類が多く悩んでしまいました！ とても綺麗な神社でした！

(Translated by Google) Apparently this shrine was built as the guardian deity of the prefectural office building. It's not a large shrine, but it's well-maintained. They were also very kind when I got the goshuin stamp. (Original) 県庁舎の守護神として創建された神社だそうです。 規模は大きくはありませんが綺麗に整備された神社でした。 御朱印も丁寧に対応していただけました。

(Translated by Google) A shrine located right in the middle of town. There are two shrines on the grounds, and I visited both and received a handwritten goshuin (temple seal). The grounds (excluding the shrine office) aren't particularly large, but the shrines are compact. Of course, they're well-maintained, and despite the cloudy weather, I was able to visit with a clear mind. (Original) 街中も中にある社 敷地内に二社ありどちらも詣で、御朱印を直書きで頂きました 敷地は（社務所等を除く）決して広いわけではなく、ギュッとした社 モチロンキチンと整備されており、曇り空でしたが晴れた気持ちで詣でることが出来ました。

(Translated by Google) I visited on a weekday morning. There was a heavy stone on the grounds. The calligraphy of the goshuin seal was very beautiful. The strong-looking guardian lion statues were also good. (Original) 平日の午前中に訪問　境内には重軽石がありました　御朱印の書体がとても素敵です　強そうな狛犬も良きでした

Very nice exhibition but you can't take photos

If you're looking for a rather unusual museum in the somewhat small city of Yamagata that happens to have a rather large amount of famous impressionists' paintings, you have found it here at the Yamagata Museum of Art. I kid you not, you will find some lovely paintings by Monet and Van Gogh here at this tiny little museum. You will also find different exhibits depending on when you are there. Enjoy!

800¥ to go inside, and maybe you could spend 20-30 minutes. The collection was donated by Hasegawa family for Japanese Art side of the museum. The Modern French Art collection was loaned by Yoshino Gypsum, a very big building materials company. They have very beautiful Monet’s paintings: Water-Lillies & Undergrowth in Saint-German Forest, which I was truly mesmerized by those two. They have some Picasso as well.

An impressive calligraphy exhibit fills the majority of the museum. There is also a room of mixed artists paintings that are lovely.

Amazing collection, walked in on a whim and saw some great works by Renoir, Monet, Picasso and van Gough. They also had a special exhibit upstairs featuring modern Japanese artists, including some Yayoi Kusama. Worth stopping by!

At first glance, this looks like just another simple art museum. However upon taking another look, one can realize that this is do much more. The works of famous artists from all over the world such as Piccaso and Monet are proudly on display and while the museum may not be grande in size, what it lacks in quality, it exceeds in quality. To balance the western art is an impressive selection of traditional Japanese art as well as well as some contemporary pieces in addition

Really love place but not much in there I'm afraid. They had a lovely collection of calligraphy though seemed to be some kind of competition.

We got there around 3pm, and there were tons of parking spots! The price was a bit steep, and I wish they could show me the cams from the second section. I spent 2000 yen just to get there, and I only stayed for 5 minutes because I couldn’t see much up there. The photos are from the first section, and you can see how foggy it is in my other review.

Here is my objective review of the Zao Ropeway Juhyo experience, 4/5, for obvious reason - the freaking queue time! We took the 7am plus bus from Yamagata station (be sure to queue early from there to make sure you get a seat on the bus!). You need to buy a ticket from the bus ticket counter, 2,400 yen for round-trip. It takes 40 minutes to reach here. Once reached, it'll be an easy 10 mins walk to reach there at 8:30am. This is a weekday, so we were genuinely surprised that the queue is at least 100 metres long. There was first a queue to purchase tickets, then another queue to the ropeway. The first part of the ropeway was particularly slow. There is only one small carriage up and down, ONE carriage! No wonder it takes forever to get everyone up. It took us probably 1.5 hours for our turn, bear in mind we reach at opening time. A lot of the tour group were lucky enough to secure priority lane (we tried to get the online ticket, but it was sold out very quickly every day). When we got in, we got squeeze packed like sardines, and the worker in charge will be sure to fill the carriage to the brim. So I must say the ingress experience was extremely poor, which is not what I'd expect from Japanese operators. Once we're up to the midway station, the experience gets better, and the second section of the ropeway is defined more enjoyable. Take us almost no queue to get up this time. The view from there onwards is magical. To know that Juhyo is a rare natural occurrence that happens only in certain areas in Tohoku makes it extra special. Also, I felt lucky to experience the dry snow at the top of the mountain. Saw a lot of skiers there. If I were to back here, I'd love to ski here. I think the view at the top compensated the terrible experience at first, but there is surely way to make it better. The ticket was very pricey, and the wait is just unjustifiable. It's time for an upgrade on the first section ropeway, for sure. For the view and Johyu experience, I'd recommend it, but you just have to come early and manage your expectations at the start. It took us 4 hours in total for this experience, and we made it in time to leave at 12 and head to Ginzan onsen next.

Visited Zao Ropeway (Zao Sanroku Station) on a weekday in mid-February, and despite it not being the weekend, the queue was still very long. With so many tourists visiting to see the famous snow monsters, the wait time was almost an hour. However, once I got on the ropeway, it was absolutely worth it. The ride up offered stunning views of the snow-covered mountains, and at the top, the snow monsters (frozen trees) looked surreal—like something out of a fantasy world. The scenery alone made the long wait worthwhile.

It really depends on the weather. During my visit; wind is too strong and snow are too heavy. Cant really enjoy the view and see the snowy trees. When we are at the top with king zao, wind is super strong and everyone out there had a frozen damage on our face. Nevertheless, great experience!

I went during early autumn so nothing much to see. I went to the highest station and it was rainy and misty so nothing much to see as well. So do consider the weather before you purchase the ticket. The weather got clearer when at the first station. There is a viewing point around 5min walk from the station.

Very poor operation. We didnt make it to the elevator because the waiting queue up to 2 hrs and our tour time didnt allow more time to wait. (we have 3 hours here but cant make it) If you want to see frosted trees there, make sure that you can spend a whole day in this area. DONT BOOK IT IN A TOUR, time is very risky.

Great season to look at the snow monsters in February. The view at the mountains was simply amazing! Arrived at around 11am, we were able to get in cable car with a short queue of around 15-20 minutes. Tickets were bought on site from a vending machine. We were lucky enough to go straight up to mountain top to see snow monsters thanks to the weather. It was freezing cold up there with only -8 degrees. But the view was magnificent. Note: keep the cable car tickets with you all the time, you will need it for 2 cable car sections up the mountain and return

A small free museum outlining the history of Yamagata. Mainly from the feudal lords era.

Free museum, I regret not studying Japanese history.

Brilliant.

Collection of artefacts and literature about the daimyō Mogami Yoshiaki. English, Chinese, and Korean language info provided via QR codes.

Small but ppl working there are really welcoming and passionate

Excellent !

(Translated by Google) The museum is free to visit, but photography of the exhibits is not permitted. The museum is not large, so 30 minutes is plenty of time to spend there. A highlight is the 38-ken, fully-covered, muscular helmet that Mogami Yoshiaki actually used in battle. The marks of bullet damage are still vividly visible. Yamagata Castle seals are also available for sale at the reception desk. (Original) 館内は無料見学できますが、展示物の撮影は不可でした。 館内は広くないので滞在時間は30分もあれば充分。 見どころは最上義光が実際に戦で使用していた三十八間総覆輪筋兜。 銃撃された跡が生々しく残っています。 山形城の御城印も受付で販売してました。

The street is beautiful, also some coffee places and other japanese souvenir shops, but don't expect much more as a traveler. I don't recommend coming specifically for this location, expect for a picture or two.

Cool, modern street with traditional stylings

Silent place

(Translated by Google) 20250817 The Goten Weir was built by the lord of Yamagata Castle during the Edo period to supply water to the castle moat and ensure water for agriculture and daily life. It is one of the five Yamagata weirs. Although it no longer serves its original irrigation function, it has been renovated and repurposed as a leisure area for shopping and strolling. Although small, it is beautifully maintained, and the buildings retain the feel of the Edo period. (Original) 20250817 御殿堰是江戶時代山形城主為了供應城濠水源及確保農業及民生用水而建造的建築。山形五堰之一。現在雖沒了以前水利灌溉的功能，但加以建設打造成可以逛街、購物的休閑功能，雖然面積有點小，但打理得很乾淨漂亮，房舍建築有江戶時代的味道。

(Translated by Google) It's been a while since I last visited Gotenzeki. Previously there was only one building, but now there are two. It's packed with tourists and has transformed into an even more wonderful attraction than before. Not only can you eat and drink there, but you can also do some shopping in the building opposite, which was fun. (Original) 久しぶりの「御殿堰」訪問です。 前は建物が一棟→今は二棟になっていました。 観光客もいっぱいで以前にもまして素晴らしい名所に変貌しており、飲食のみでなく向かいの棟では色々な買い物もできて愉しかったです。

(Translated by Google) The shops on either side of the Goten Weir have different business hours. There are plenty of seats at the entrance for a rest. It was a warm 33 degrees Celsius today, so not many people were there. The five Yamagata weirs not only contribute to agricultural production but also play a vital role in people's daily lives. Some of the water flows into the Yamagata moat, demonstrating their close relationship. A visit here is a must when visiting Yamagata. (Original) 御殿堰兩邊店家各有不同的營業時間 門口很有座椅可以休息 今天去氣溫33度很熱 人潮不多 山形五堰不僅對農業生產有貢獻，在人民的日常生活中也扮演重要角色…… 部份水流入山形護城河 可見它們有著密切的關係 來到山形一定要到這裏來走走

(Translated by Google) I stopped by while sightseeing. It's a place that recreates the old townscape. When I actually went there, the willow trees swaying in the breeze were very charming, and although it was smaller than I thought it would be nice. I wish there were more shops. There was a greengrocer, a fishmonger, a cafe, a general store, and restaurants. There were plenty of parking lots nearby. (Original) 観光で立ち寄りました。 昔の街並みを再現した所なんですね。 実際に行ってみたら、やなぎの木がゆらゆら風で揺れて風情があって良いですが、思ったより小さい規模でしたが、いい感じでした。 もっと増やせばいいのにと思いました。 八百屋さん、魚屋さん、カフェ、雑貨屋さん、 お食事処などがありました。 駐車場は近隣にたくさんありました。

Nature and science nerds would love this. incredible exhibition of taxidermy and environment displays pertaining to Yamagata

Very interesting museum! Good flow from natural history to recent history! Awesome displays and good information sheets. Very interesting. (There is a hands on activity area for kids too!)

It's a wonderful museum in Yamagata Prefecture.

The perfect demonstration of the history of their prefecture.

Good luck to all ! Its very nice place , grew up community with more kind people to do it the good things and pushing you the best.

Outdated, a/c not working

So beautiful

A decent shopping mall to buy all your necessities. Conveniently located beside the train station and bus station, it has all the items you require. There is a supermarket inside the mall which sells food, alcohol (Japanese sake), day to day items. There are also restaurants inside which you can eat for lunch and dinner. So far, this is my go to place if I require anything. In short, this is a very good shopping mall to go to.

Youtube search "rianekj spal" to watch shorts of me eating and shopping around S-Pal Yamagata

Good for food

Quite too small, was looking for baby diaper. But this mall has none quite sad but okok

Large department store with many clothes shops, a Starbucks and a book store on the top floor

Nice train station with SPAL and souvenir shop inside.

Great place to buy souvenirs, but that's pretty much it.

Very interesting place to visit Additionally I asked for recommendations to personalize a shōgi piece and staff gave me a good place to go! Thank you again!!!

Very cramped and generic. Souvenirs cost me a kidney. Never again.

It costs 320 yen and is a very small museum. If you don‘t understand Japanese or are not a big shogi fan I wouldn’t recommend it.

Not a must-visit place for tourist.

(Translated by Google) It's located inside the Tendo Station building, which makes it very convenient for public transport. The inside is a delight for longtime shogi fans, but it might not be so great for newcomers. (Original) 天童駅の建物の中にあり交通の便はとても良いのがいいですね 中は昔からの将棋ファンには堪らないものがありますが、そうでない最近将棋ファンになった人にはイマイチかも

(Translated by Google) As this is a museum in Tendo City, which boasts the best shogi piece makers in Japan, there are many exhibits related to the game in addition to the history of shogi pieces. In the exhibition room, news footage of the human shogi game from the year Fujii Sota visited Tendo is played at full volume, so you can hear it no matter where you are. As this is a museum where re-entry is prohibited, there are signs throughout the building prohibiting re-entry and stating that exhibits are only on the first floor. If they're going to go that far, they should just allow re-entry... (Original) 将棋の駒作り日本一を誇る天童市の資料館のため将棋の歴史の他に駒に関する展示が多いです。 館内は展示室で流れている藤井聡太が天童を訪れた年の人間将棋のニュース映像が大音量で流れているので何処にいてもその音声が聞こえます。 再入館禁止の資料館なので館内の至る所に再入館禁止の張り紙と展示は一階のみの記載があります。そこまで書くなら再入館許可すればいいのに……。

(Translated by Google) The Shogi Cultural Museum features exhibits and information about historical shogi games. Admission required. Toilets available. Near Tendo Station. (Original) 將棋文化資料館， 內有展示以前的將棋及介紹。 要門票。 有廁所。 在天童車站旁。

A fantastic park and also a hidden gem in the city of Yamagata. We travelled here by bike, and could only imagine how splendid the view could be during spring and autumn!

Really beautiful Japanese garden. Has benches and parking. Well worth a relaxing visit. Probably not much space for a sit down picnic style outing but good for a bench relax.

It was beautiful and visited on a weekday to see just us at the park

beautiful koi pond with all maplet trees！

One of Yamagata's hidden treasures. Be sure to take a tour of the neighbouring tea house. The garden is renown for the many types of trees and beautiful autumn leaves. It has a long and interesting history which visitors can learn more about by taking a free tour.

It is a small Japanese garden with a pond. The garden is pretty far from Yamagata station but you could walk. I guess the beginning of November is the best time to visit. They have some maple trees and it was so beautiful when I went there. I saw lovely colors in the leaves.

Perfect place to see the autumn leaves!

It was under construction, but still a beautiful area.

Yamagata famous hydrangea temple. When at peak there are thousands of hydrangea blossoms along the stairs leading up to the temple itself. You can get a goshuin if the head priest is present. There's also a hydrangea festival held yearly on the temple grounds. The route for parking can be a bit hard to understand depending on the way you approach the temple, given the roads become one-way only.

(Translated by Google) 2024/7/12 I visited because of the hydrangea festival. I was told that it would be lit up at night during the festival, but I visited during the day. To avoid congestion, the only entrance by car is from the Agricultural Center side. There's a signboard, so I don't think you'll get lost. I think the best time to see them is now, but there were many plants that had not yet bloomed, so I think the best time to see them will last a little longer. The hydrangea approach can be damp with water and have hand-stacked stone stairs, so sturdy footwear such as sneakers is recommended. (Original) 2024/7/12 あじさい祭りということでお伺いしました。 祭り期間中の夜にはライトアップされるとのことでしたが日中の訪問でした。 混雑回避のため車での入口は農業センター側からの一通になります。看板が立っているので迷うことはないと思います。 只今が見頃だと思いますが、まだ開花していない株もたくさんあったのでもう少し見頃は続くかと思います。 紫陽花参道は水で湿っていたり手積みの石階段になるのでスニーカーなどのしっかりした履き物がオススメです。

(Translated by Google) It seems that the hydrangeas are just starting to bloom. The hydrangea festival starts on the 28th, so there were not many people, and I slowly climbed the stone steps. The stone steps were slippery after the rain, so I used the road to go down. (Original) まだ咲き始めの様です。あじさい祭りは28日からで人も少なくて、石段をゆっくり上がりました。雨上がりで石段が滑りやすくなっていたので下りは車道を使いました。

(Translated by Google) July 1st (Morning) This year, I visited early and saw the plants in general blooming early. As expected, it was early. But the flowers are only about half in bloom. The best viewing time will continue. (Original) 7月1日(朝) 今年は植物全般に早い状況が観られ訪れた。 やはり、早い。 でも、まだ五分咲き。 見頃は続きます。

(Translated by Google) I went to see the hydrangeas. You have to watch your step when climbing the steep stairs, so you can't see much of the view. The best way to go is to take your time looking at them as you go down. Because this place is famous for hydrangeas, I imagined the whole place would be covered in hydrangeas, but it was just a long line along the stairs. Please be careful not to clap when praying. (Original) 紫陽花を見に行きました ずつと急な階段で登って行く時は足元を注意しながらでないと登れないので景色はほぼ見れません。 降りながらゆっくり見て帰るのがベスト すごく紫陽花で有名な場所だから、ものすごく全面紫陽花かと想像していましたが、階段に沿ってサラーっとずっとある感じです。 お参りする時は拍手👏はしないよう気をつけてください。

(Translated by Google) A small temple in the heart of unspoiled nature, this place seems like it's out of time. We saw lots of spider webs along the way; it probably hasn't been visited much. I recommend stopping to discover this unique place. (Original) Petit temple au sein d'une nature sauvage, ce lieu semble hors du temps. Beaucoup de toiles d'araignés sur notre chemin, il n'a pas dû être beaucoup visité. Je recommande l'arret, pour découvrir ce lieu unique.

The receptionist helped me how to pay. This was my first time going alone to onsen. I highly recommend this place. It has sauna too for only 350 yen. I'll definitely come back.

good

Great place for a soak

Nice place

(Translated by Google) The quality of the hot spring is top-notch ☺️ The color is a darker ochre, and the viscosity is above average. Given the price, I would have liked to give it a 4 ⭐, but one would have been fine, as I would have preferred lukewarm water. So, my body warmed up quickly. I was surprised to learn that you need a bath towel to use the sauna, as I had no idea. (Original) 温泉の質は最高級☺️色は、黄土色を濃くした感じ、とろみは、上中下の上です。値段のこともあるので、4⭐つけたいところですが、1つでよいので、ぬるい湯が欲しかった。なので、すぐに体が温まります。サウナはバスタオルが必要、知らなかったので驚き。

(Translated by Google) It seems like every municipality in Yamagata Prefecture has its own day-trip hot spring facility. ♨️ And they're reasonably priced, and many even have saunas. 🧖 The relative value seems to be excellent. ♪( ´θ｀)ノ This time, I visited a hot spring facility in Sagae City: Sagae City Hanasaka Onsen Yu-Cherry. ✨✨ This facility uses three hot springs, each with its own unique benefits. They also have an open-air bath. ♪( ´θ｀)ノ Yamagata Prefecture rules state that bath towels must be used when using saunas, so if you're visiting for the first time, please bring or borrow one. 🙇‍♀️ There are hangers for hanging your bath towel inside the hot spring, so you can hang it there. ✨ If you happen to get sweaty in the sauna, towels are available, so it seems to be the unspoken rule that you should wipe yourself off. ♪( ´θ｀)ノ Please be careful🙇‍♀️ This seems to be a consideration for the next user, I hope everyone will follow the rules when using the facility✨ If you can bathe for just 350 yen🛀 I think the value for money is overwhelming. ♪( ´θ｀)ノ I will definitely use it again👌 (Original) 山形県は各自治体に日帰り温泉施設が あるようですね♨️ しかもお値段はお手頃で サウナがあるところも多く🧖 相対的なコスパが抜群のようです ♪( ´θ｀)ノ 今回は寒河江市の温泉施設 【寒河江市花咲か温泉　ゆ〜チェリー】さんにお邪魔させていただきました✨✨ こちらは3本の源泉が引かれており、 それぞれ特徴の違う効能で 露天風呂もあります♪( ´θ｀)ノ サウナは山形県のルールで 【バスタオル使用が大前提】なので 初めて行かれる方は バスタオル持参か、借りるようにしてください🙇‍♀️ 温泉内にバスタオルを掛ける ハンガーもあるので そちらに掛けて置けます✨ 万が一サウナ内で汗が垂れたりした場合はタオルが置いてありますので ご自身で拭いていく暗黙のルールのようです♪( ´θ｀)ノ ご注意ください🙇‍♀️ 次に使う方への配慮のようですので 皆さんで守って利用したいものですね✨ 350円で入浴出来るなら🛀 コスパは圧倒的にだと思います ♪( ´θ｀)ノ また利用させていただきます👌

(Translated by Google) The facility is large, so I thought it was a health spa, but there were three types of hot spring water gushing out, and the water quality was clearly different. It's 350 yen and open until 10pm, so it's great for tourists. Not just at this facility, but the people around here tend to have bad manners, so you just have to try not to worry about it. (Original) 施設が大きいので健康ランド的なスパかと思いましたが、3種の温泉がドバドバ出ていて泉質もしっかり違いがありました。350円で22時まで、旅行者にはありがたいです。 この施設に限らず、この辺の方々はマナーがちょっと悪いのでそれは気にせず過ごすしかありません。

(Translated by Google) In spring, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom, but if you were to enter here, the police would be called. I don't think it's off-limits, but it seems like the neighbors aren't aware of it either. (Original) 春には満開の桜が楽しめますが、ここに入っていたら警察を呼ばれました。立ち入り禁止ではないと思うのですが、近所の人にも周知されていないようです。

(Translated by Google) It is a pity that there is no information board. (Original) 説明板などもなく残念です

(Translated by Google) It's so horrible! . However, the shabbyness is unbearable. I can feel the weight of a community-based history that has been left untouched and preserved. (Original) 物凄くショボい！。　しかしそのショボさがたまらない。 手付かずのまま放置され保持されてると云う地域密着型な歴史の重みを感じるよ。

(Translated by Google) There is only a small part of the stone wall (Original) 石垣のごく一部があるだけです

Was here in the summer time.. Ya, it’s very very very hot and sticky 🥵 Don’t expect AC.. it is a way to prevent tourists to come .. so we’re lucky. Feels like our backyard 🥰. For a day.

They should charge a fee to maintain this historical house!

Worth visiting, it's free

This is the Yamagata City Local History Museum or Saisekan Hospital Building located inside Kajo Park. Although small, it’s worth visiting, especially for its courtyard, where western architecture meets Japanese garden. However it is all in Japanese, so unless you speak it, this might not be as interesting other the the nice visuals.

It's free and the building is beautiful!

Nice.

Nice place, I was have sakura/hanami bloom

Was expecting a lot more about Basho but just a display of photographs and lovely art work. So disappointed. But at least it's free.

Those interested with learning the history of Yamagata's famous poet Basho and other cultural knowledge, it is a good place to visit.

Even when the museum is quite small, the steps to get there are made like a haiku and you can read some poems on the floor as you go up

Very small museum, and over priced for what there is there. It's up a hill, not worth the walk. Everything is only in Japanese. The area is very nice, but I recommend spending more time on the hike and temples and shrines more than on the museums in this area.

Nice building and setting, but small and with limited contents and no cafe to spend time in and soak up the atmosphere. Worth a visit if you've time to kill before catching the train, but maybe not worth a visit in and of itself.

Well maintained very informative. Loved the people here.

Not an overly large museum, with a room dedicated to Bashō. There are a handful of English translations, but be advised that unless you can read Japanese this museum will be light on content.

(Translated by Google) Last year, I saw the Hanagasa dance performed by university students at the Tendo Festival, and was shocked by how dynamic, lively, and lively they danced, so I decided to visit the Hanagasa Festival for the first time this year to see the real Hanagasa Festival. Last day is August 7th. Unfortunately, it was raining so heavily that I had given up on going, but it turned into a light rain, so I couldn't give up and went to the venue. The authentic Hanagasa dance was amazing, with the graceful dances of the Hanagasa ladies wearing kimonos! There are about 3 ways of Hanagasa Odori! I didn't know!! ️ Hanagasa dance by various groups from 6:30 to after 9:00, When I see a group dancing seriously, I am drawn to it! About 30% of the groups are doing it seriously, and 70% are feeling like they're being forced to do it. Unfortunately, I couldn't watch it until the end due to my physical limitations before I saw the university club. Really disappointing 😢 I was glad that I got to see the powerful taiko drum performance up close instead. (Original) 去年天童祭りで大学生が踊っている花笠踊りを見て、あまりの躍動感と活気と生き生きと踊っている姿に衝撃を受けて、本場花笠祭りを見てみたく今年初訪問。 8月7日最終日。 あいにく寸前までの大雨で行くの諦めていましたが、小雨になりやはり諦めきれず会場へ。 本場花笠踊りは着物を着た花笠レディー達のしなやかな踊りも素晴らしかった！ 花笠踊りって3通りくらいあるんですね！ 知らなかった‼️ 6時半から9時過ぎまで色々な団体の花笠踊り、 本気で踊っている団体はみていて引き込まれます！ 本気でやっている団体3割、やらされてる感の団体7割といった感じ。 ただ残念な事に、大学生サークルを見る前に身体が限界で最後まで見る事ができませんでした。 ホント残念😢 かわりに迫力ある太鼓の演奏が間近で見れたのでよかったです^_^

(Translated by Google) I watched the Hanagasa Festival on August 5th. I took the best position in front of the water station for the dancers at Hachimonjiya. I was overwhelmed when the dance started. The water supply for the dancers was refilled every 20 to 30 minutes. We stopped at the time and took a breather. The dancers in happi coats instructed the leaders of each team to ensure that each team finished dancing within the time. I enjoyed it. Thank you very much. (Original) 8/5に花笠まつりを観覧させて頂きました　八文字屋の踊り手の給水場の前にベストポジションを陣取りました　踊りが始まると圧倒されました　20〜30分毎に踊り手の給水補給タイムで止まり一息　踊り手の移動を法被を着た担当の方々が各チームのリーダーに指示しながら時間内に各チームが踊り終わる様に運行していました　楽しみました　ありがとうございました

(Translated by Google) I missed it last year, so I specially arranged to visit this year! It was still raining in the morning, but luckily it stopped in the afternoon! Japanese festivals are really wonderful! (Original) 去年錯過了，今年特意安排到訪！早上仍下雨，幸好午後雨停了！日本的祭禮真的十分精彩！

(Translated by Google) The only festival in Tohoku that I had never been to was the Hanagasa Festival, so I was really looking forward to it, but it was a disappointment. There wasn't much of a traditional atmosphere; there was a hip-hop group taking steps to the song, a ballet group incorporating basic steps such as plié and tendu, and a team of Self-Defense Forces doing salute poses... And they (of course) don't match the rhythm, so it feels forced... Since the road is blocked off and you move in one direction, it felt like watching a costume parade, and I got bored halfway through. There were no traffic jams, there was plenty of parking available, and it was easy to see the sights, so I guessed it, but even locals had never seen it before! It seems like there are a lot of people who say that, so it's not very popular. Since this year's event was held without restrictions, I heard that the number of tourists was on an order of magnitude higher than in recent years, but I was glad that it wasn't crowded and I was able to see it more easily... If we don't lower the threshold in this way, we won't be able to attract dancers. As for the Bon dance festivals in the Tohoku region, Nishiba Onnai Bon Dance and Morioka Sansa Dance are far more spectacular and offer a deeper understanding of the history and climate. I definitely recommend that one! (Original) 東北のお祭りで行ったことがなかったのは花笠祭りだけだったので、かなり楽しみにしていましたが、期待外れでした。 伝統的な雰囲気はあまりなく、あの曲に合わせてステップを刻むヒップホップグループとか、プリエとかタンデュといった基本ステップを取り入れたバレエの集団とか、敬礼ポーズを交えた自衛官チームとか… そしてそれらが(当たり前だけど)リズムに合っていなくて、無理矢理感満載… 道路を封鎖して、一方向に進みながら移動する形態なので、仮装パレードを見ているような感じで、途中で飽きてしまいました。 交通渋滞もなく、駐車場も余裕で空いていたし、見物するのも容易だったので、察しはつきましたが、地元民でも見たことない！っていう方が多いらしく、あまり人気が無い様子。 今年は制限のないイベントということで、近年では桁違いの観光客数だと聞いていましたが、混雑がなくて、むしろラクに見物出来たのは良かったですが… こんなふうに敷居を下げないと、踊り手さんが集まらないのでしょうかね。 盆踊り系の祭りとしては、同じ東北であれば、西馬音内盆踊りや盛岡さんさ踊りの方がずっと見応えがあるし、歴史や風土への理解も深まります。 断然そっちの方がオススメです！

(Translated by Google) The 61st Yamagata Hanagasa Festival will be held from August 5th to 7th (August 5th to 7th every year) Yamagata City held the regular event for the first time in four years. Dancers enliven the summer nights on the central main street. There are formal women's dances in brightly colored kimonos dancing beautifully, men's dances in which people swing their hats around in a dynamic manner, and umbrella twirling. The dances of Yomoyamakai's Yomoyama Kai folk culture circle are truly impressive, with their dynamic hat swings and coordinated foot movements. The Yamagata University Hanagasa Circle Shimensoka ``Shimen Souka'' dance looks youthful and feels good. (Original) 第６１回山形花笠まつりが８月５日から７日まで開催 (毎年８月５日～７日までの間) ４年ぶりの通常開催で、山形市 中心部の目抜き通りを踊り手が夏の夜を盛り上げます。 色鮮やかな着物をまとってきれいに舞う正調女踊り、豪快に笠を振り回す男踊りや傘回しなどあります。 民俗文化サークル、よもやまかい「四方山会」の踊りは、ダイナミックな笠の振り回しならびに、息の揃った足の動きが、さすがです。 山形大学花笠サークルしめんそか「四面楚歌」の踊りは、若々しく観てて、気持ちがいいです。

(Translated by Google) I like it because it has a gorgeous but idyllic feel, and it feels more familiar than Nebuta or Kanto. This was my second visit, and since the first day of the event was on a Saturday, I was unable to find accommodation, so I participated on the second day. I had a lot of fun, but this time I learned that on the first day there were many spectacular dance performances by major local companies. ^_^ (Original) 華やかだけどのどかな感じもあり、ねぶたや竿燈などに比べて身近な感じがして、気に入っています。 今回2度目の訪問は開催初日が土曜日にあたる絶好の日巡りとあって宿がとれず、2日目に参戦。 十分楽しめたけど、初日に地場大手企業の華やかな踊りが集中していることを今回知りました。^_^

(Translated by Google) Lasts from six o'clock to about nine o'clock Yamagata Hanagasa Festival You can clearly feel that the crowds at the station are different from usual ones. Depart from Cherry Higashigen Station at 5 o'clock It’s almost as crowded as the trains in Tokyo during peak hours. child, youth, mature age, old age Everyone is dancing with smiles and sweat There are a lot of people and it’s difficult to move forward. But it’s still a great experience As soon as the event ended, the garbage truck started cleaning up. The streets are still clean after the celebration admire (Original) 從六點持續到九點左右 山形花笠祭 可以明顯感受到車站人潮與平時不同 五點從櫻桃東根站前往 塞得跟東京市區電車的上班巔峰時段差不多了 小孩 青年 壯年 老年 大家都展開笑容流著汗在跳舞 人潮很多 前進困難 但是依然是非常棒的體驗 活動結束馬上垃圾車就跟上清掃了 慶典後的街道依然乾淨 讚歎

2024/12/27 It's a good place to take a break after dinner.

Free to go up and enjoy this view

It was awesome experience I must visit this place

Good place to see the view of whole yamagata. Not much to enjoy during the time I visited.

Very good view over the city - and even for free!! :D

Amazing view of yamagata !Open till 23:00.

Free

AMAZING AND FREE ADMISSION (pay for parking only) Kind of stumbled on this place via a google maps search of the area as we were looking for something kid-friendly to do. We were not disappointed. We got here early, around 11 am and there weren't that many people. We were given numbers as they limit the number of people in the facility due to COVID. There are hand sanitizer stations everywhere, and popular exhibits are frequently wiped down or there is a staff on hand to assure that sanitizer is used and touched items are further disinfected. The museum is located in the Yamagata Chamber of Commerce building and there is parking inside of the building. We were there for about 2 hours and spent about 500 yen in parking fees. You access the museum from the 4th floor of the building, right by the elevators. It was a little tricky to figure out where we were supposed to enter. The kids had a blast, learned something about science, which is what we were able to interpret to them since everything is written in Japanese. Highlight for them was the drawing table on the bottom floor where an attendant would scan your image and it would appear as a sea creature on the screen. Highly Recommended!! :)

This is a nice place for both adults and kids and it has free admission. My wife and I visited this place while we were waiting for bus and had a lot of fun. The staff did not know English but they still tried their best to help us.

Its free! Awesome place. They design many science game for kids. Even only japanes but also can learn some science knowledge. 5 STAR.

Modern exhibits with a focus on technology. Entrance is free of charge. Conveniently located near Yamagata station.

Fun and free.

(Translated by Google) R7.3 This is a free hands-on facility located on the 2nd to 4th floors of Kasumigaoka Central. There are PR booths for companies in Yamagata Prefecture and hands-on equipment that shows you how science works, and I imagined it would be crowded with parents and their children in the lower grades of elementary school. (Original) R7.3 霞城セントラルの2F~4Fまである無料の体験型施設です 山形県の企業のPRブースや科学の仕組みが解る体験型器具が置いてあり、小学校低学年を連れた親子連れが多いイメージでした

(Translated by Google) It is a facility that everyone from small children to adults can enjoy. You can have fun while learning about the history of Yamagata's technology industry. (Original) 小さい子から大人まで楽しめる施設です。山形の技術産業の歴史を学びながら遊べます。

A simple shrine in the city, Yamagata. well maintained and fine place for cleansing, prayers and all the basics.

Average shrine. Unremarkable. Parking lot encompasses much of the space nearby. Omamori available/average price.

(Translated by Google) It's a small, quiet shrine, but it's said to have been worshipped by the Mogami clan, lords of Yamagata during the Sengoku period. Local people visit the shrine constantly, and it continues to attract faith in the area today. In addition to Inari-sama, there is also a branch shrine of Ise Grand Shrine on the grounds. (Original) こじんまりとした静かな神社ですが、山形の戦国大名、最上家が信仰していたとか。 地元の皆さんがひっきりなしにお参りをされており、今も地域での信仰を集めています。 御稲荷様の他に、境内には伊勢神宮の末社があります。

(Translated by Google) 2024.10.5 [Utakake Inari Shrine] Our company was founded in the 4th year of Genna (1618, early Edo period) when the predecessor temple, Gobutsu-zan Kissho-in, enshrined the Inari-sama that was recommended from Fushimi, Kyoto through a syncretization of Shinto and Buddhism. At that time, this temple was located at Inariguchi, Yamagata Castle (near present-day Yamagata Station). It was customary for those who came to pray to offer songs. This is because there was a bridge nearby that you were not allowed to cross unless you read the song. It is said that the name ``Utakake'' was born from the custom of people dedicating these songs. (Songs include waka, tanka, and renga). I believe that when the shrine was transformed into Inari Shrine, in keeping with the customs of these people, the name Utakake remained as the name of the company, and Utakake Shrine was enshrined. Coincidentally, in 1614, Mogami Yoshimitsu, the 11th lord of Yamagata Castle at the time, passed away. In other words, it seems that Lord Yoshimitsu was still alive and well at the time of Kisshoin. Lord Yoshimitsu was feared as a wise general by military commanders from other countries, but he was also a man who was skilled in literature, and it is said that his hobby was composing poems. What an elegant story, isn't it? I also received a goshuin stamp. thank you very much. (Original) 2024.10.5 【歌懸稲荷神社】 当社は元和４年（1618年・江戸前期）に、前身であられた五佛山吉祥院という寺院が、神仏習合によって京都伏見より勧進されたお稲荷様をお祀りしたことから歌懸稻荷神社がご鎮座されるようになりました。 当時は山形城下・稲荷口（現在の山形駅付近）にご鎮座なされていた寺院。 お参りに来られた方々は歌を奉納するという習慣がございました。 なぜなら、付近には歌を読まなければ渡ることが許されない橋があったからです。 こういった歌を奉納する人々の習慣が「歌懸」の名が生まれた由来であると言われている。 （歌とは、和歌・短歌・連歌）。そういった人々の風習にあやかり、稲荷神社へと姿を変える時、歌懸の名が社名として残り、歌懸稻荷神社はご鎮座なされたと思うのです。奇しくも、（1614年）に、当時山形城の11代城主であった最上義光公がこの世を去っております。つまりは、吉祥院の頃には、義光公は健在であったことが伺えます。義光公は、智将として他国の武将から恐れられていたが、文学にも長けていた人物であり、歌を詠むことを趣向としていだそうです。 何とも雅やかなお話ですね。 御朱印もいただきました。 ありがとうございました。

(Translated by Google) #Ki Tsuneyuki's waka poem "Tosa Nikki" is amazing! It conveys a clear feeling. I received the Goshuin stamp. I paid 500 yen. It seems that there is also a goshuin stamp worth 10,000 times more. I hope I can come at your convenience next time ^^ #If you look at the shining moon flowing by, the Milky Way will flow out into the sea. Like rivers, the estuary that flows out was this sea.) #There used to be a bridge that you couldn't cross without reciting a waka poem, so it must have been a classy shrine. (Original) #紀貫之「土佐日記」の和歌が素晴らしい！澄んだ心情が伝わってきます。その御朱印を頂戴しました。500円をお納めしました。一粒万倍の御朱印もあるようですね。次回、都合を付けて来れればいいなあ＾＾ #照る月の流るる見れば天の川出づる水門（みなと）は海にざりける（現代語訳：照る月が西に流れ流れて、いつか海に入っていくのを見ると、あの天の川も地上の川と同じく、流れ出る河口はこの海であったのだなあ） #和歌を詠まなければ渡れなかった橋が昔はあったなんて、粋な神社だったんだねー

(Translated by Google) I found it while walking around Yamagata Station. I also learned about the Yamagata Castle ruins for the first time. (Original) 山形駅周辺を散歩して見つけました。 山形城跡のことも初めて知りました。

(Translated by Google) I noticed it while passing through the city and turned back to visit the shrine. It's a beautiful shrine. After visiting the shrine and receiving a stamp, I became curious and visited the shrine again, only to find the remains of the earthworks of Sannomaru of Yamagata Castle behind me. I received the goshuin stamp directly. (Original) 市内を通過中に気づき、引き返して参拝しました。きれいな神社さんです。参拝してから御朱印を頂いた後、気になり再度参拝しましたら、後方に山形城三の丸の土塁跡がありました。御朱印は直書きで頂けました。

(Translated by Google) The field is not big But the careful maintenance of Japanese gardens can be seen in every corner of the garden. Take a short break here and feel calm. (Original) 場域不大 但是庭園各個角落都可以見日式庭園的用心維護 在此稍作休息，可以有靜心之感

(Translated by Google) Like Bunshokan, it's hard to believe that this facility is open to the public for free. Maintenance must be quite expensive... To preserve it for future generations, wouldn't it be better to have a small entrance fee...or even a contribution...? The gardens are simply magnificent. Every corner is meticulously maintained, and although it's not particularly large, I found myself wandering around, losing track of time. I also explored the stone lanterns collected from all over the country, learning about their origins. The view from the Japanese-style room was also spectacular. (Original) 文翔館もそうですが　無料で公開しているのが信じられない施設です 維持管理にかなりの費用がかかるだろうに……長く後世に残していくためにも　多少の入館料……というか協力金……というか　そういうものが　あってもいいのでは？……と感じてしまいました とにかく　庭園が見事です スミズミまで手入れが行き届き　それほど広くない庭園ですが　時間を忘れて散策していました 各地から集められた　石灯籠も　その由来を確かめながら　散策させていただきました 和室からの眺めも最高でした

(Translated by Google) This facility is managed by the prefecture. It was previously a private residence. Needless to say, Mr. Hattori, who was active in a wide range of transportation and information fields, lived here in Yamagata Prefecture. I heard that before that, the national facilities were much larger. The building has been renovated and is of great design. Basically, it seems to be provided as a place for a wide range of activities for the citizens of the prefecture. I visited to admire the Japanese garden. The gardener is Mr. Kotaro Iwaki, and his uncle is the famous 7th generation Mr. Jihei Ogawa. The splendor of its outstanding circuit-style rocky mountain spring garden is as expected. No matter how many times you visit, it will never lose its freshness. (Original) この施設は県が管理されています。 以前は個人の居宅でした。　山形県民には言わずもがな、交通、情報関連と幅広く活躍された服部氏が住まわれていました。　それ以前は国の施設がもっと広くあったと聞いてます。 建物は改築されていますが素晴らしい設計となっています。　基本的には広く県民の活動の場として提供しているようです。 わたしがお邪魔したのは和庭の観賞にありました。　作庭家は岩城亘太郎氏であり、叔父はかの有名な7代目小川治兵衛氏です。 その卓越した回遊式築山泉水庭園の見事さは流石です。 何度お邪魔してもその新鮮さは失われることはありません。

(Translated by Google) I went to a guitar concert. The garden was beautiful and there were people taking pre-wedding photos. Apparently they also hold calligraphy classes from time to time, so I thought it would be nice to take part in such an event while looking out at the lovely garden. (Original) ギターのコンサートで行きました。お庭が綺麗で、結婚式の前撮りをしてる方がいらっしゃいました。書道教室もやっている時もあるそうで、素敵なお庭を眺めながらそのようなイベントに参加するのもいいなぁと思いました。

(Translated by Google) Small and cute Japanese garden The overall design is exquisite and the staff is very friendly Let us stay in the most beautiful side teahouse for almost 30 minutes, quietly admiring the carefully crafted winter garden landscaping. I happened to come across a Noh performance in the performance space next to it. We took the opportunity to listen to music and watch the flowing water on the bridge Very relaxing and comfortable (Original) 小巧可愛的日式庭園 整體設計很精緻，人員很親切 讓我們在最美的邊間茶室待了快30分鐘，靜靜欣賞精心打造的冬日庭園造景 正巧遇到旁邊的展演空間表演能樂 我們趁機邊聽音樂邊看著小橋流水 十分悠閒愜意

(Translated by Google) Visited after the rain on November 3rd. The autumn leaves of the maple leaves were beautiful. It looked like they were preparing for a snow enclosure. (Original) 11月3日の雨上がりに訪問。もみじの紅葉が綺麗でした。雪囲いの準備しているようでした。

(Translated by Google) I visited this facility near Yamagata Higashi High School. You can view or take a rest for free. It's a great natural facility! (Original) 山形東高に近い施設を訪れました。無料で観覧または休憩できます。自然的に良い施設です‼️

Very nice, free visit.

A beautifully restored section of the castle that once stood at the center of Yamagata City. There are sakura trees planted here that make for an incredible scene that looks like something right out of a ghibli movie during early April.

This is one of Yamagata City's top tourist locations. I recommend visiting in Spring. There are cherry trees that line the moat and they are spectacular in full blossom.

Worth to visit

(Translated by Google) Just looking at the stone walls surrounding Higashi-Ōtemon Gate, it's easy to imagine its grandeur, regardless of your understanding of the castle's scale. The two "angles" surrounding the gate on three sides provide additional defensive depth when entering the Koryo Gate from the Ote Bridge. The towering "gate turrets" and "suzuya" (turrets) create an excellent defensive barrier for attack, defense, and observation. Another unique feature is the nearly 14-meter-high main beam of Higashi-Ōtemon Gate, the "turret gate crown wood," which makes the gate's visual impact undeniable, whether viewed from the front, side, or inside and out. Viewing Higashi-Ōtemon Gate from a different angle reveals many classic Japanese aesthetics. While lacking the distinct windbreaks of the castle tower, the "roof roots" on the turrets are rich in detail. Whether it's the Chidori-pofeng (a type of wind-blown pattern) and hanging fish (a type of fish) ornaments on the gables, or the simple, yet impressive, "maru" tiles and the "chiwei" (a type of ridged tail) on the "roof tiles," they're all captivating. After completing our visit, we headed from Higashi-Otemon Gate to the Mogami Yoshimitsu Historical Museum. (Original) 光看到「東大手門」周圍的基礎都是由「石垣」所構成，不論對城池規模是否有所概念，應該不難想像當時的壯闊。 尤其兩側「夾角」三面圍繞，讓「大手橋」進入「高麗門」多了一處防禦縱深，透過居高臨下的「門櫓」、「続櫓」形成一處攻、守與瞭望絕佳的防禦關口。 另一個比較特別的是「東大手門」以將近14米「檜木」所搭建的主樑「 櫓門冠木」 ，讓整個「櫓門 」不論正面或側面或由內而外的視覺效果都讓人不容小覷。 此外若換個角度來欣賞「東大手門 」你也可以發現許多經典的日式美學，這裡雖沒有「天守閣」分明的各種破風，但「 櫓」上的「屋根」也是包含許多的細節。 不論是山牆上的「千鳥破風」與「懸魚」裝飾，或是簡潔有景深的「丸瓦」以及「棟瓦」上的「鴟尾」都會讓人忍不住多看一眼。 再完成參訪後我們由「東大手門」前往「最上義光歷史館」。

(Translated by Google) This is the Ninomaru Higashi Otemon Gate of the Yamagata Castle ruins. It could be described as a magnificent entrance, with a stately presence and a good balance with the moat. The interior is free to visit, and many documents related to Yamagata Castle are on display. You can get your 100 Famous Castles stamp here. (Original) 山形城跡 の二ノ丸東大手門になります。見事な玄関口とでも言いましょうか、堂々とした風格で、水堀とのバランスがいいです。内部は無料で見学でき、山形城に関する資料が多数展示されておりました。 100名城のスタンプはこちらで押すことができます。

(Translated by Google) We passed through here from the city center. It was a very impressive gate serving as an entrance. On the day, there was also an event running that allowed visitors to tour the inside of the tower. (Original) 市内中心部からこちらを通り訪れました。 玄関口としてとても立派な門でした。 当日は櫓内を見学できる企画も行われていました。

(Translated by Google) It is designated as a natural monument by Yamagata City, and is known exclusively as the Temple Dai Ginkgo. I guess now is the best time to see the autumn leaves, the peak will be in the next few days. Please take a look at it once, you'll be amazed at how amazing it is. It's truly a natural monument. Thank you. (Original) 山形市指定天然記念物、専称寺大イチョウです、 今がいちばんの紅葉かな、あと2、3日がピーク 是非一度、観てみて下さい、凄さに納得しますよ、流石天然記念物ですまってまーす、よろしくです。

(Translated by Google) It's a hidden gem. It's free, the parking lot is spacious, and the autumn leaves of the large ginkgo and maple trees were beautiful. (Original) 穴場スポットです。 無料で、駐車場も広く、 ちょうど、大イチョウや楓の紅葉がキレイでした。

(Translated by Google) This temple is home to a famous large ginkgo tree that cannot be seen in its entirety without a wide-angle lens. This temple is also famous as the burial place of Komahime, who died tragically during the Hideyoshi era. (Original) こちらのお寺には、広角レンズを使わないと全容を収めきれないほどの有名な大銀杏が鎮座しています。 なお、こちらのお寺は秀吉の時代に悲劇の死を遂げた駒姫の墓所としても有名です。

(Translated by Google) This is the grave of Komahime, the youngest daughter of Mogami Yoshimitsu. Her mother was Otome no Kata. Her eldest brother was Yoshiyasu. Her aunt was Hoshun'in Yoshihime, and she was a cousin of Date Masamune. As the youngest of five siblings, she was raised with great love. At the age of 11, she had an audience with Hideyoshi's nephew, the Chancellor Hidetsugu. He suggested that she be made a concubine, but her father Yoshimitsu managed to get through by saying, "I will give her a proper education so that she will not be subjected to the humiliation and pointing fingers of the people of the capital, and when she turns 15, I will definitely comply with your wishes." Hidetsugu could not wait any longer, and Yoshimitsu said, "If I do not obey, I will bear the stigma of a traitor for the rest of my life. I know this will be a pity for Okoma." He made the difficult decision to offer 13-year-old Komahime as a concubine. 1593 Hideyoshi's concubine, Yodo, gave birth to Hideyori. In desperation, Hidetsugu went on a falconry expedition on Mount Hiei (a sacred place at the time), a practice that was forbidden, and sacrificed innocent townspeople to test the sharpness of his sword. Rumors that he was acting as a living regent rather than a regent quickly spread throughout Kamigata, angering Hideyoshi and enraging him. His life was spared, but his regent title and territory were confiscated, and he was taken into custody at Seiganji Temple in Mount Koya and placed under house arrest. Hideyoshi's purse-holder, Ishida Mitsunari, took advantage of this and falsely accused Hidetsugu of treason, slandering him that he was suddenly plotting a rebellion against his lord. Hidetsugu was sentenced to commit seppuku. (Died at age 28) However, Hideyoshi's wrath did not subside. It extended to his wife, concubines, and young children, and he ordered their execution at Sanjogawara. With the intercession of Hideyoshi's wife, Nene, and Yodo-dono, Hideyoshi ordered, "Since Okoma has not yet been married to Hidetsugu, let her become a nun in Kamakura. I will spare her life." He sent a messenger, but it was too late, and Princess Koma's execution had already taken place. Her death poem: "I am the one who will be executed by Amida's sword, which will cut down my sins." Modern translation: "They say that we are born with five sins. What sins do I have, since I am about to be executed? It is a pity that I am being executed despite having committed no crimes." He died at age 15. When his father, Yoshimitsu, learned of this, he was so saddened that he could not eat. Her mother, Lady Osaki, mourned for two weeks, then followed her and committed suicide by disembowelment. (Original) 最上義光公の末娘、駒姫の墓がある。 母はお妙の方。長兄は義康。伯母は保春院義姫。伊達政宗公とは従姉にあたる。 5人兄弟の末っ子ということもあり、大層可愛がられて育てられた。 11歳の時、秀吉の甥である関白秀次に拝謁。側室にしてとらすと言われるも、 父の義光が、｢都人の差し指と辱しめを受けぬよう、然と教育を施し、15となった暁には、必ずや御意に沿いまする。｣と言い事なきを得たが┈。秀次は待てず、義光は｢従わねば逆賊の汚名を終生まで被ることになる┈。お駒には不憫な思いをさせるが┈。｣苦渋の決断を以て、13歳の駒姫を側室に献上した。 1593年。秀吉の側室淀の方が秀頼を出産。 秀次はヤケになり、ご法度で禁止されていた比叡山(当時は神聖な場所)で鷹狩りを行い、罪のない町の人々を、刀の切れ味の試し斬りの生け贄としたのだ。摂政ならぬ○生関白との噂が上方中に忽ち広まったのだこれが秀吉の不興を買い逆鱗に触れた。命は助けられたが、関白と領地を没収され、身柄を高野山青巌寺に預けられ謹慎を言い渡された。 秀吉の巾着袋である石田三成がこれをいいことに、秀次殿が俄に殿下への謀反を企てようと画策しておりますると讒言して、謀反の罪を着せたのだ。 秀次には切腹の沙汰が言い渡された。(享年28歳) しかし秀吉の勘気はそれでは収まらず、彼の妻や側室、幼い子供たちにまで及び、 三条河原ですべて悉く処刑せよと言い渡したのだ。 秀吉の正室ねねや淀殿のとりなしによって秀吉が、｢お駒は秀次とは婚礼の儀はまだだから、鎌倉にて尼にでもさせよ。命だけは助けてやる。｣と命じ、使いの使者を向かわせたが一足遅く、駒姫の処刑は終わってしまっていた。 彼女の辞世の句 罪を斬る 弥陀のつるぎに かかる身の なにか五つの さわりあるべき 現代語訳 人は生まれながら五つの罪を持つと言いますが、これから斬られる私には何の罪があるのでしょうか。何の罪も犯していないのに斬られるのは悔しいです。 享年 15歳であった。 これを知った父の義光は悲しみの余り食事に手をつけられず、喉を通らなかったという。母の大崎夫人は二週間喪に服した後、彼女の後を追い、自ら腹を切った。

(Translated by Google) There are many temples in the surrounding area, but there is one main hall that stands out. There seemed to be a nursery school in the back, and it was a funny contrast to hear the yellow voices of young children. (Original) 周辺に数々のお寺がありますが、ひときわ目立つほど立派な本堂があります。 裏に保育園があるようで、幼い子供たちの黄色い声が聞こえるのが対照的で滑稽でした。

(Translated by Google) It is a temple connected to the Mogami family, and the remains include the hair mound of Komahime, the daughter of Mogami Yoshimitsu, and the cherry blossoms connected to Yoshimitsu's koma. (Original) 最上家所縁のお寺で最上義光公の娘　駒姫の遺髪塚や、義光公駒繋ぎの桜などが残ります。

(Translated by Google) It is one of the oldest temples in Yamagata City, where you can see the grave of Komahime. There is a large ginkgo tree that is a monument of the city. (Original) 山形市のお寺としては古く駒姫さまのお墓などがみられる所です。 市の記念物の大銀杏の木が有ります。

Big park, great for camping. Visited in September, 2018. They said it has an office somewhere to let them know you are staying for the night but I did not bother to look for it. Good pitches for the tent. It is free.

Awesome park that is very family friendly. Things for kids and adults. Picnic tables and grilling areas. Beautiful park.

Nice park. Good scenery.

Nice place

Unexpected wow! So nicely!

(Translated by Google) Very large park, the road ahead is open after passing a forest. The grass is well maintained. There is even a grass slide. There is a reminder notice posted nearby that someone saw a bear in the nearby woods in May 2025. I couldn't help but stare at the woods, accompanied by the caw of crows...😅🤣. The climbing facilities for children are very interesting and worth visiting to let the children release their energy. (Original) 非常大的公園，前面路段經過了一片森林後豁然開朗的大。而且草地維護得很棒。竟然還有滑草場。附近貼有2025年5月有人在附近樹林看見熊的提醒公告，忍不住一直盯著樹林裡看，配上烏鴉嘎嘎的叫聲⋯😅🤣。孩子的攀爬設施很有趣，值得拜訪讓孩子放放電。

Beautiful park with several playgrounds for children, bbq area and wandering paths. Stunning view of the Yamagata valley. From the observation deck. Be aware that bears have been spotted in the area during the night.

I drove all the way from Tokyo to see the snow monsters and the weather was just as expected. "Bad" is not good enough a word to describe the terrible weather at the top. However, there are some snow monsters (trees with lots of snow/Ice on them) near the station and they look pretty good. This statue is more than 2 meters tall and was covered in snow till the neck. I can't comment on the course but go up with a good pair of gloves and a camera you can operate with your gloves on. Otherwise, you can be sure that your fingers will freeze in the super cold winds. Cover your head well and wear glasses at all times because the white-outs will affect your vision. Do not even think about crossing the red ropes because if you lose your way, you will freeze to death. This is mother nature at its prettiest and ugliest at the same time. The cable car was pretty crowded on a normal day with 10 minutes waiting times but there were no lines at the ticket counter. I do not recommend going here on weekends or holidays if you hate crowds. Lastly, keep an eye on the weather. They say that this place gets only 10-15 days of clear skies in the two months of snow monster season and only the really lucky people get to see the fantastic views. I have been watching this place for 3 winters now and the weather never fails to disappoint. You perhaps need to be a local person to see the awesome snow monsters on a clear, sunny day.

The que line quite long if you arrive around 9.00 - 13.00 after 14.00 a bit people it’s proper time to go roperail no waiting time

It’s a pity that the show wasn’t thick enough….

Standing alone in the heavy snow. A popular scenery and no one will miss this when visiting this place.

Cold and white.

Just next to the cable car station

freeze!!

(Translated by Google) Although it is large, it has become a poorly maintained weed garden. Broken kickboards and rackets are being thrown away, and I wonder if it's only a matter of time before they end up in a pile of illegally dumped items. (Original) 広いのだが、手入れの行き届いていない雑草園になっている。壊れたキックボードやラケットが捨ててあり、これでは不法投棄の山になるのは時間の問題だろうか。

(Translated by Google) The Yakushi Festival starts today! The Rice Planting Cherry Hanagasa Dance and Imonikai Yamagata events are about to begin! (Original) 今日から薬師祭りです！ これから田植えサクランボ花笠踊りと芋煮会山形のイベントの始まりです！

(Translated by Google) Every May, a three-day festival called Ueki City is held around Yakushi Park. As the name suggests, you can purchase many plants at reasonable prices. If you are interested in gardening, please (Original) 毎年5月に薬師公園周辺で植木市と言うお祭りが3日間開催されます。 その名の通り沢山の植木がリーズナブルに購入出来ます。ガーデニング興味ある方は是非

(Translated by Google) It is one of the three major Ueki markets in Japan. At 6:30, people from the area gathered to do radio exercises. I like this kind of communication ☀ (Original) 日本三大植木市のうちの１つの場所です。６時半には地区の方々が集まってラジオ体操してました。こういうコミュニケーション好きです☀

(Translated by Google) It was a calm place. There was Gokoku Shrine next door. (Original) 落ち着いた場所でした。隣に護国神社がありました。

(Translated by Google) March 26, 2025 Park playground equipment has been updated and is now available for use. Since it is larger than before, it can be used by many people at once. This is the explanation of the image posted in June 2023. Although it is one point in this park, it has a history of more than 60 years since it was installed, and is thought to be the oldest. There used to be swings, horizontal bars, ladders, rotating toys, seesaws, etc. near this area, but all of them have disappeared. This equipment is also showing signs of weathering, so I'm worried about how long it will last. This is not made of natural stone. The area around this area was renamed from ``Chitose Park'' in 1954 as Yakushi Park, and remains to this day. The name ``Chitose Park'' was newly established in 1884 (Meiji 17), but it dates back to 1879 (Meiji 12) as ``Chitoseen'', which served as both a park and a technical examination center. Construction began in August 1878, and construction was completed in November 1879 (the following year). The size of Chitoseen was 364m from east to west, about 546m from north to south, and a total area of ​​about 58,300 tsubo (192,727.273 m2). ``Yakushi Park'' is the part of the original ``Chitoseen'' that was left as a park after its industrial examination center function was separated. This park is a historic park in Yamagata City. The Chitoseen monument located in the park near Yamagata Prefectural Route 19 Yamagata Yamadera Line is a replica, but the original monument has been relocated to the front garden of Yamagata Higashi High School. The monument was originally erected near the National Technical Examination Center, and was moved in September 1985 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Yamagata Higashi High School. It appears that the original monument existed in this park until around 1985, before it was relocated. (Original) 2025年3月26日公園遊具が更新されて使用可能になりました。以前より大型になったので、一度に多人数で利用可能になりました。 2023年6月投稿画像の説明です。この公園内の一点ですが、設置されてから60年以上の歴史があり、最古と思われます。以前はこの近くにブランコ、鉄棒、雲梯や回転遊具、シーソーなどもありましたが、何れも姿を消しました。この設備も風化が進んでいますので、いつまで残るのか心配です。これは自然石で作られた物ではありません。 この辺一帯は薬師公園として昭和 29（1954）年に「千歳公園」から改称されて今に至っています。「千歳公園」の名称は、明治１７年(１８８４)新設されたものですが、さらに古くは明治12年（1879）、 公園と勧業試験場を兼ねた「千歳園」として、明治 11（1878）年 8 月に起工して、翌 12（1879）年 11 月に竣工開設した所です。「千歳園」の規模は東西 364m、南北 約546m、総面積 約58,300坪(192727.273 m2)の大きさがありました。「薬師公園」は当初の「千歳園」を公園として勧業試験場機能を切り離して残した部分です。この公園は、山形市では歴史のある、公園になります。 山形県道19号山形山寺線の近くの公園内にある【千歳園】の碑は[複製]ですが、原碑は、山形東高等学校の前庭に移建されています。碑は当初、勧業試験場付近に建立されていた事であったので、昭和 60年（1985） 9 月に、山形東高等学校百周年記念事業を機に、移建されました。移設される前、1985年頃まで原碑は、この公園に存在していたようです。

(Translated by Google) Long pants are recommended as the grass is growing. (Original) 草が伸びているため長ズボン推奨。

So great place to view the Sakura or cherry blossoms. Apparently has the largest bronze lion dogs or Shisa in Japan. We caught a car beling blessed on our visit. I will say be aware as this is a shrine where Yamagata’s war dead are enshrined much like Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo. I was unaware and may have not visited because of that. All gokoku shrines are seen as branches of yasukuni shrine.

I love Shrine that compassion to anything.We can freedom to pray to think what the true desire your hearth, surely didn't give up ...Last year 2014 all shrine Matsuri in Yamagata I see , watching and taking picture to the last Drum while someone Dancing, walking parade . I really enjoy !

Great place to visit during the cherry blossom season.

Nice place to go

(Translated by Google) 2025.5.3 Before 8:30 The parking lot is large. It was after 8 o'clock, but neither the temple grounds nor the restrooms were open. The temple grounds are open from 8:00 to 18:00. The restrooms are open from 9:00 to 16:30. I looked at it from the outside and used the restroom in the park. postscript People came around 8:20, and before I knew it, the fence around the shrine grounds was open. It doesn't seem like exactly 8 o'clock. (Original) 2025.5.3 8時半前 駐車場は広いです。 8時過ぎでしたが、境内もお手洗いも開いていませんでした。 境内は8:00〜18:00 お手洗いは9:00〜16:30のようです。 外から眺めて、お手洗いは公園のものを利用しました。 追記 8時20分くらいに人が来て、気づいたら境内の柵が開いていました。 8時ぴったりというわけではなさそうです。

(Translated by Google) I visited on a holiday morning. The grounds are spacious and there's a parking lot. Unless there's an event going on, parking won't be an issue. Facing the street are large lion statues...they're so big they remind me of Ghostbusters, lol. I walked along the approach to the main hall... It's well-maintained in the middle of town, and it has a very formal feel. There was an elderly couple there who were praying nonstop, and there was a line to pray. They gave me a handwritten goshuin and were still praying when I left. (Original) 休日の午前中詣でました 広大な敷地に駐車場 催しでもなければ駐車に困らない事でしょう 通りに面し、大きな狛犬が‥ここまで大きいとゴーストバスターズを思い出しますw 参道を歩き拝殿へ‥ 街中でしっかり整備されてますし、カッチリした印象ですね スゲー祈り続けてる初老の夫妻がいらっしゃり、参拝に列が出来てました 御朱印直書きで頂き帰る時もまだ祈り続けてました。

(Translated by Google) The main hall connected to the long street is not seen at other Gokoku shrines. It was a spacious and pleasant shrine. I paid my respects to the heroic spirits of Yamagata Prefecture. (Original) 長い通りからつながる本殿は他の護国神社では見られない。広々として気持ち良い神社でした。山形県の英霊に拝礼。

This museum is in a great location, offering a beautiful backdrop of mountains and the Risshakuji Temple.

A small museum housed in a former hotel. Understandably, the vast majority of info is in Japanese only. However, there is some interesting art pieces available for viewing if you can’t read Kanji etc. It’s free entry and free hot drinks are on hand. Not too shabby.

Well-preserved old hotel with some displays inside. Worth a pop in. Most of the information is in Japanese, but they will offer you a flyer in English. The first floor atmosphere is pretty retro-feeling, but the second floor is basically a large washitsu tatami room.

Very lovely hotel from the 18th century. It is now a museum and you can go inside and see how it was set up. Lots of artifacts and pictures. Very friendly service and entry is free.

Youtube search "rianekj yamadera" to view shorts of me exploring around this little town and hiking up to Yamadera Temple

(Translated by Google) If you go straight along the road in front of JR Yamadera Station, you will find it directly ahead. A historic building. (Original) JR山寺駅前の道路を真っ直ぐ進むと真正面にあります。歴史を感じる建物。

(Translated by Google) It's located directly in front of JR Yamadera Station, about a one-minute walk from the station. It's a registered tangible cultural property, and is a historic building that retains a strong atmosphere of the Taisho and Showa periods. What's more, it's very generous that you can visit for free. If you're short on time, you can get a feel for the historic, dignified atmosphere just by looking at the exterior. By the way... They also sell cup ice cream. There are chairs, so why not use them for a break when you're tired? (Original) JR山寺駅の正面にあり、駅からは徒歩1分程度です。 登録有形文化財にも指定されており、大正・昭和時代の雰囲気が色濃く残る歴史的建造物です。 しかも無料で見学できるのはとても良心的かなと。 時間がないときには、外観を眺めるだけでも歴史ある重厚な雰囲気だけは感じとれるのでは。 ちなみに・・・ カップアイスも販売していました。 イスもあるので、疲れたときの休憩タイムにも利用してみては。

For buying goods

(Translated by Google) Thirty years ago, it was a new place. It seems like they are currently having a hard time recruiting tenants for the second floor. Since the location is good, I would like to partner with Hachimonjiya and the nearby shopping district to attract customers with proposals that Aeon malls in the suburbs do not have. (Original) 30年前はナウな場所でした。今は2階のテナント募集に苦戦している様子です。立地は良いので、八文字屋さんや近隣の商店街と組んで、郊外のイオンモールには無い提案で集客して欲しいです。

(Translated by Google) This will be a satellite of Sendai Fujisaki after the Onuma department store in Nanukamachi, Yamagata closes. It has a 100 yen shop, Muji, women's clothing, Fujisaki select shops, and more. Nanukamachi used to be a tourist drinking and entertainment spot away from the station, but after Jujiya and Onuma department stores closed, the roads were widened and a more quaint town was created. I think it's good that it has been revived in the center of the street as Az Nanukamachi. (Original) 山形七日町大沼デパート閉店後の仙台藤崎のサテライトになりますね。100均、無印、婦人服、藤崎のセレクトショップなどの展開。 七日町は駅から離れた観光客の飲み遊びところでしたが十字屋、大沼デパートの閉店から道路を拡張して風情のある街作りになりました。アズ七日町として通りの中心に復活したのは良かったと思います。

(Translated by Google) It's a local department store that has been around for a long time.It feels like it might close in a few years, but I think it's a good place to shop depending on your age group, so I'd like it to stay open for a long time. (Original) 昔からある地元の百貨店的な場所　数年後には閉店してしまいそうな雰囲気を感じてしまいますが、年齢層によっては買い物しやすい場所だと思うので是非長く続けてもらいたいです

(Translated by Google) I went to Fujisaki on the first floor. The staff were very friendly and easy to talk to. (Original) 一階の藤崎を利用しました 店員さんが話しやすくていいですね

(Translated by Google) I go there because it's my favorite store, but the parking is very difficult to park and it's hard to get in. It's sad to see stores gradually disappearing. I think Nanukamachi will go bankrupt if we don't seriously offer free parking and attract more people. (Original) 好きなお店があるから通っていますが、パーキングがとても停めづらく、入り辛いです。だんだん店が無くなっていくのも見てて辛い。 本気で無料駐車場や、誘致をしないと七日町は潰れると思います。

(Translated by Google) We have a wide range of stylish items, from small but luxurious cooking utensils to MacGrega clothing 😃 There is a parking lot in Nanokamachi, and there is also a parking lot attached to the bottom of Fujisaki Department Store. . You can shop quietly 👍️ (Original) ハイセンスな品々、こじんまりとしてるが高級感ある調理器具から、マックレ-ガのお洋服まで揃ってるよ😃駐車場は七日町のパ-キング有り、藤崎デパートの下にも併設された駐車場有ります。静かに買い物できるよ👍️

(Translated by Google) It's a temple. There is a parking lot. The scenery along the straight road to Dainichido was beautiful, so I stopped by for a quick visit. I visited "Chitoseyama Dainichido". The precinct garden was beautifully maintained, there were goldfish in the pond, and seasonal flowers were blooming. The road to Dainichido was lined with pine trees on both sides and was beautiful. After walking down the Matsuki road for a while, there were some stairs and Dainichido. Two black stone guardian dogs were standing in front of me. Personally, I felt it was rare because I had never seen a black stone guardian dog. The view of Dainichi-do Hall surrounded by fresh green trees was very beautiful. I came back after visiting the shrine. Is there a Japanese maple in front of the torii? There were trees like this, and there was also a cherry tree in the precincts, so I felt that the temple seemed to have an atmosphere throughout the seasons. (Original) 寺院です。 駐車場ありです。 大日堂までの１本道の景色が綺麗でふらっと訪れてみました。 「千歳山大日堂」へ参拝しました。 境内庭園は綺麗に整備されていて、池には金魚がもいましたし、季節の花が咲いていていました。 大日堂までの道の両脇には松の木が並木のように植えられていて綺麗でした。 松木の道を少し歩くと階段があり大日堂がありました。黒い石の狛犬２匹目の前に立っていました。 黒い石の狛犬をあまり見ることがなかったので個人的に珍しく感じました。 周りの新緑の木々に囲まれた大日堂の景観がとても素晴らしかったです。 参拝して帰ってきました。 鳥居の前にはイロハモミジ？のような木もありましたし、境内には桜の木もあったので季節を通して趣がありそうな寺院だと感じました。

(Translated by Google) Yamagata Thirteen Holy Sites, No. 12, Yamagata 108 Jizo Son Shrine - visited 5/29/2005 When I asked for a goshuin at Yamagata 108 Jizo Son Shrine, No. 12 of the Yamagata Thirteen Holy Sites, the head priest suggested I should definitely visit there as well, so I headed over there, where the thirteen Buddhas were displayed, and I listened to various stories from the parishioners, and all told, we ended up talking for two hours. Yamagata Thirteen Holy Sites, No. 12, Yamagata 108 Jizo Son Shrine, received a goshuin. (Original) 山形十三物霊場　１２番、山形百八地蔵尊霊場　　　　　R7.5.29参拝　　　　山形十三物霊場　１２番、山形百八地蔵尊霊場御朱印をお願いしましたところ御住職様よりあちらも是非お参りしてくださいとの事で向かいこちらで十三仏の御開帳されて檀家さんの方からいろいろお話を聞き何だかんだで2時間も話していました。山形十三物霊場　１２番、山形百八地蔵尊霊場、御朱印拝受。

(Translated by Google) The path leading to Dainichi-do Hall, where the wooden seated statue of Dainichi Nyorai, designated as a tangible cultural property by the prefecture, is housed, has a solemn atmosphere that cleanses the soul. Dainichido is said to be open to the public on the 28th of every month. The chief priest was very friendly and explained the seated statue in detail. (Original) 県指定有形文化財 木造大日如来坐像が納められている大日堂へ続く道は厳粛な空気が流れ心が洗われる。毎月28日には大日堂が開放されるそうです。ご住職はとてもフレンドリーな方で坐像について丁寧に説明して下さいました。

(Translated by Google) This temple is filled with such refreshing air that it's hard to believe it's located in Yamagata City. It's located at the entrance to the climb up Mt. Chitose, and I visited here to pray for a safe hike that begins here. The eleven-faced Kannon statue in the hall has a gentle face, and just looking at it soothes the soul. The entire temple is surrounded by trees, and its beauty is especially refreshing in the season of fresh greenery. It's a very comfortable place, where you can feel the historical weight and the power of nature at the same time. Just strolling around the grounds is soothing, and it's easy to see why it's popular with locals as well as tourists. It's a wonderful temple where you can refresh both body and mind. (Original) 山形市内にあるとは思えないほど、清々しい空気に満ちたお寺です。千歳山を登る際の入り口にあり、ここから始まるハイキングの安全を祈願して参拝しました。お堂の中にいらっしゃる十一面観音様は優しいお顔をされていて、見ているだけで心が安らぎました。お寺全体が木々に囲まれており、特に新緑の季節は心が洗われるような美しさでした。歴史的な重みを感じながら、自然のパワーも同時に感じられる、とても心地よい場所でした。境内を散策するだけでも心が落ち着くので、観光客だけでなく地元の方々にも親しまれていることがよくわかります。身も心もリフレッシュできる、素晴らしいお寺です。

(Translated by Google) This is the temple where my paternal grandparents are buried. I had matcha for the first time at a tea party a few years ago, and it was very delicious. I believe that a person's personality affects the atmosphere of the place, and I think that Heisenji Temple is a temple where the warm personality of the chief priest shines through in the space, and even in the cold winter, the temple is filled with a gentle atmosphere, where you can hear the chirping of nightingales. The weeping cherry blossoms in spring are also wonderful (^^) (Original) 父方の祖父母が眠っているお寺です。 数年前のお茶会で初めてお抹茶を頂きましたがとても美味しかったです。 人柄がその場の雰囲気に出ると考えていますが、平泉寺はご住職の温かいお人柄が空間にでていて、寒い冬でも鶯が鳴いているような優しい時間が流れていて柔らかな雰囲気に溢れているお寺だと思います。 春の枝垂れ桜も素敵です(^^)

(Translated by Google) I visited for the first time for the 13 Buddhas Opening. It was a quiet place and the temple was well maintained. The person who explained the temple to me was also kind and polite. I felt that the people living nearby were very lucky. (Original) 13仏の御開帳で初めて訪れました。静寂な場所で寺社内が綺麗に整備されていました。また寺の説明で対応していただいた方も親切で丁寧でした。近隣の人は幸せだなと感じました。

(Translated by Google) Senzai-san Heisenji is a Tendai sect temple whose principal image is Dainichi Nyorai (the Taizokai). The temple was founded in 737 (Tensho 9) by the high priest Gyoki, who built a small chapel, and was relocated to its current location by Jikaku Daishi Ennin in 852 (Ninju 2). Heisenji Temple is home to the head of a Great Buddha statue created during the Kanbun era (1661-1673) of the Edo period. This enormous Shaka Buddha, formerly known as the "Chitoseyama Great Buddha," was erected in the east in 1672 (the 12th year of the Kanbun era) by Okudaira Masanori, the lord of Yamagata Castle at the time, as a guardian Buddha for the castle town. The imposing statue, measuring 3 jo 3 shaku (approximately 9.6 meters), was enshrined in the hexagonal Great Buddha Hall until it was destroyed in a fire in 1832 (the 3rd year of the Tenpo era). The head of the Great Buddha is currently in the process of being rebuilt, and although temples throughout Yamagata have been asked to cooperate in the reconstruction, the project was stalled after the head was created. The principal image, a statue of Taizokai Dainichi Nyorai, as well as statues of Komokuten and Zochoten, are enshrined in the Dainichi Hall (Kan'oden) on the grounds of Heisenji Temple. (Original) 千歳山平泉寺(せんざいさんへいせんじ)といい天台宗のお寺で御本尊は大日如来(胎蔵界)になります。 天正九年(737年)に高僧の行基菩薩が小堂を建て開創したのが始まりで、仁寿二年(852年)に慈覚大師円仁が現在地に移転したお寺です。 平泉寺には江戸時代の寛文年間(1661年～1673年)に制作された大仏の頭部残されています、かって「千歳山大仏」と呼ばれた巨大な釈迦仏は江戸時代の寛文十二年(1672年)に時の山形城主である奥平昌公が山形城下の護り仏として東の方角に造立されました、大きさは三丈三尺(約九・六メートル)の威風堂々たる姿で六角の大仏殿に安置されていましたが天保三年(1832年)に火災に遭い全焼してしまったといいます。 大仏の頭部は現在再建途中のものであり大仏の再建は山形中のお寺に協力をお願いしましたが頭部を作成した時点で頓挫している状態です。 平泉寺の境内にある大日堂(寛王殿)に御本尊胎蔵界大日如来像と広目天像と増長天像が祀られています。

(Translated by Google) The autumn leaves at the top of the mountain had finished, but I visited when there was still some left from halfway up to the bottom. It was a spectacular view. (Original) 山頂の紅葉は終わりでしたが、中腹から下がまだ残るころに訪問。絶景でした。

(Translated by Google) 2023.11.3 I went to a photo spot for the first time in a while? I saw an object from "ZAO"... Everyone was laughing and taking pictures as they pleased. (Original) 2023.11.3 久々に行ったらフォトスポット?? 「ZAO」のオブジェが…。皆んな思い思いに笑、写真撮ってました。

(Translated by Google) We were blessed with good weather and could see Mt. Azuma, Iide, the Asahi Mountain Range, Mt. Gassan, and even Mt. Chokai. (Original) 好天に恵まれ、吾妻、飯豊、朝日連峰、月山、薄く鳥海山まで見えました。

(Translated by Google) Good (Original) よき

In yamadero, we went at 6 pm and all the city was dark, you need to go in the morning, a lot of stars tho. If you are staying in yamagata or sendai you can go with jr super fast

The area has a really good view of the mountains and a quite and relaxing spot.

Lovely architecture, quite a queue at weekends.

👍

A temple inside a rock. Fascinating!

(Translated by Google) There are three routes to visit the temple from Yamadera Station: Route 1: Walk along the Yamadera Hoju Bridge and ascend the Kagura-iwa Trail. You can then visit Risshakuji Temple, the Sanmon Gate near the ticket office, Hie Shrine, the Emperor Seiwa's Imperial Treasure Pagoda, the Basho-style monument, and finally reach Konpon-chu-do Hall. This route is a bit far. Route 2: This is the main route up the mountain, ascending from the Hie Shrine entrance, passing the Emperor Seiwa's Imperial Treasure Pagoda, the Basho-style monument, and finally reaching Konpon-chu-do Hall. Route 3: Take the trail directly to Konpon-chu-do Hall from the trailhead on the far right. Regardless of which route you choose, this is the most bustling temple we visited that day, for three main reasons: First, it's one of three designated "Important Cultural Properties" on the Yamadera Risshakuji Information Map, the others being the Three-Storied Pagoda and the Prefectural Tangible Cultural Property, Nokyo-do Hall. Second, at the temple entrance, a half-human-tall statue of the "God of Fortune," one of the Seven Lucky Gods, is enshrined. Ebisu, the smiling god of wealth, is more familiar to many, often seen at restaurants and shops. This time in Yamagata, in addition to Ebisu, we also visited two other gods of fortune: the "Hokyofukudai-son" here and the "Kurao Daikokuten" statue at the Torikado Observatory. Third: The "roof" is not built in the typical "Karaha-style" style common in shrines, but rather in the "Irimoya-zukuri" style with a "mukaibi" (moku-pai). However, this place has a strong historical connection with Kyoto's "Hieizan Enryakuji Temple." In particular, the "hall" is derived from the "Fumoe no Hoto" (a lantern of the same site). Furthermore, the rebuilt temple hall bears the marks of over 600 years of age, with the "roof" constructed of beech and copper sheets, another key attraction for worshippers. Due to the large crowds that day, framing the view was difficult. Those wishing to pray up close, especially for the popular "Shofukufukufuku-no-Daimon," had to wait in line. Whether praying for a child or healing an ailment, many people touch it in the hope of bringing good luck, resulting in noticeable color differences in the wood grain. After a brief pause, we returned to the "Sanmon" entrance to begin our exploration of the mountain temple today. (Original) 由「山寺駅」 前來此處參拜有三條路線: 路線一:沿著「 山寺宝珠橋 」前行並由 「 神楽岩」步道上來，接著可以順路參觀「立石寺本坊 」 、售票口旁的「 山門 」、「 日枝神社 」 、「 清和天皇の御宝塔 」 、「 芭蕉句碑 」 最後來到「 根本中堂 」 ，此路線有點距離。 路線二: 也是此行上山主要通行的步道由「 日枝神社 」入口上來再行經「 清和天皇の御宝塔 」、「 芭蕉句碑 」 並來到「 根本中堂 」 。 路線三: 直接由最右側「 登山口 」步道前往「 根本中堂 」 。 不論選擇哪一條路線，這裡都是當日我們所見寺堂中香火最鼎盛的地方，主要有三個原因: 第一:此處為「 山寺立石寺案内マップ」 所標註有「 重要文化財」三處認證之一，另兩處為「 三重小塔」 與「県指定有形文化財 納経堂」。 第二:寺門口供奉著一座半人高 「 福神」 也是七福神之一的「 招福布袋尊 」 ，大家比較熟悉為進入餐廳或店家時所常見到的笑臉財神「恵比寿 」，這次來到「 山形 」除了財神「恵比寿 」 還參拜了兩位福神，包含此處的「 招福布袋尊 」 與另一尊在 「 鳥兜展望台 」上的 「 蔵王 大黒天 」 。 第三:「 屋根」 雖不是採用於神社常見的「唐破風 」而是以「入母屋造」樣式 並設有「 向拝庇 」， 但此處與京都「比叡山延暦寺」卻相當有歷史淵源，特別是「堂內」源自於同一處的「不滅の法灯」，此外經過重建後的寺堂帶著超過600年歲月痕跡，以櫸木與銅板葺「 屋根」 搭建 ，是吸引參拜者前來的另一個重點 。 由於當日人潮較多所以取景上也比較不容易，若想近距離於堂上祈福特別是人氣最旺的「 招福布袋尊 」 也需要稍作排隊，不論是求子或是去除身體的病痛多數人都會用手觸摸希望帶來好運 ，也因此木紋上有非常明顯的色差，我們在此稍作停留後便返回前往「 山門登山入口」 開始今日的「 山寺」 探索。

(Translated by Google) This is the main hall of Risshakuji Temple. You have to climb a few stairs, but they're not that difficult. You can get a goshuin (temple stamp), but stamp books are strictly prohibited. You must have a goshuin book to receive one. Generally, no change is given for large denomination bills, so be careful! (Original) 立石寺の本堂です。 少し階段を登りますが、そんな大変な階段ではありません。 御朱印をいただけますが、スタンプ帳などは絶対NGです。かならず御朱印帳でないといただけません。 全体的に、高額紙幣はおつりがないので、注意してください！

(Translated by Google) I made a detour to buy a hot spring stamp. The head priest who helped me was very friendly, and I enjoyed talking to him about various things. It's one of the best parts of traveling. The room was decorated with merchandise from the original shop and from a shop that has since closed. There were quite a few. At the end, I even received some sweets to enjoy with my tea. It was a very pleasant experience. (Original) 温泉印購入の為寄り道しました 対応して頂いた住職の方が非常に気さくな方で 色々と話を聞けて楽しかったです 旅の醍醐味ですね 部屋には元々あったグッズと今は閉店してしまったお店のグッズが飾ってあり かなりの数になってました 最後にはお茶受けにどうぞと お菓子まで貰ってしまい和やかな時間でした

We visited this temple and the monk welcomed us very kindly. We don't speak Japanese, but we managed to make ourselves understood with a translation app. He showed us around the temple, showing us the garden and explaining various details. We thanked this very kind person and left with a Goshuin and an omamori.

(Translated by Google) It is a Jodo sect temple. There are currently three types of goshuin. We also handle Gosen seals from Kaminoyama Onsen. (Original) 浄土宗の寺院です。今の所御朱印は3種類。上山温泉の御泉印も取扱っています。

(Translated by Google) It is also a temple and shrine that enshrines Gesshu Shonin, who opened Kaminoyama Onsen near Kaminoyama Onsen, and is also called Gama-dera because Gama frogs lay eggs in the pond in the garden. The garden is spacious and beautiful, and there are stone frog statues here and there. Recently, they have been selling and installing goods and SD panels of hot spring daughter "Kaminoyamaan". (Original) かみのやま温泉の近くでかみのやま温泉を開湯した月秀上人を祀る寺社でもあり、がま蛙が庭の池に産卵することからがま寺とも呼ばれている。 庭園が広く見事で所々に蛙の石像がある。 最近は、温泉むすめ「かみのやま庵」ちゃんのグッズやSDパネルを販売&設置している。

(Translated by Google) The temple is known for its beautiful garden, and is also the family temple of the Matsudaira family, the lords of the Kamiyama domain. There is a large tree in front of the temple that serves as a landmark, and from the cemetery you can see the Zao Mountain Range beyond this tree. Previously, the approach road ran straight from the town, but a bypass now cuts across it, making it a little dangerous for children and the elderly to cross from the parking lot along the approach road at a crosswalk without traffic lights. (Original) 庭がきれいな寺で知られているが、上山藩主だった松平家の菩提寺でもある。寺の前に大きな木があり、目印になっている、墓地からはこの木の向こうに蔵王連峰が見える。以前は町から真っ直ぐ参道が伸びていたが、バイパスが横切ってしまい、参道沿いの駐車場から信号の無い横断歩道を渡るのが、子供や年寄りにはちょっと危ない。

(Translated by Google) Jodo sect temple. I learned about the family temple of the lord of Ueyama Castle and by visiting the castle ruins. There are three temples of different sects, Jusenji, Jokoji, and Myoshoji. (Original) 浄土宗寺院。 上山城主の菩提寺と、城址に行って知りました。寿仙寺・浄光寺・妙正寺と、違う宗派のお寺さんが、三つ並んでいます。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by this place because there was an event there. The garden behind it was very relaxing, and I would like to visit again when I have time. (Original) この場所でイベントがあり立ち寄りました。裏にある庭園が癒し効果があり、時間のある時にまた訪れてみたいです。

(Translated by Google) It seems like a satoyama village where people of all ages greet each other and are loved by everyone for their health and physical strength. It took a leisurely 40 minutes one way and about an hour and a half round trip. I felt refreshed. Let's have fun and put safety first. (Original) 市民の健康、体力づくりに老若男女挨拶を交わし、皆んなから愛されてる里山のようです。 片道ゆっくり40分、往復1時間半ほどでした。身体スッキリしました。 安全第一で楽しみましょう。

(Translated by Google) Perfect for a walk About 1 hour round trip Perfect for a walk before breakfast, but it's better to wear good shoes. Although it was an hour long, it was a steep mountain road, and I had flat soles, so I slipped quite a bit. (Original) 散歩にもってこい 往復で1時間ちょっと位 朝飯前の散歩には丁度良い、但し靴は選んだ方が良い。 1時間とは言え勾配はしっかりある山道、私は靴底が平らだったので結構滑った。

(Translated by Google) When I was a child, I used to run up Mt. Chitose. It's been ◯ years since then, but now I climb carefully so as not to fall (lol) I visited the shrine and set off. I enjoyed the view of the Yamagata cityscape and the greenery of the mountains through the trees, and even got nervous when I saw a lizard running at my feet, but I managed to climb in 40 to 50 minutes. It's great that you can climb it casually in sneakers or empty-handed. The salty tamakon after climbing is the best (lol) (Original) 子供の頃、走って登れた千歳山。あれから◯十年、転ばないように丁寧に登りました（笑） 神社に参拝して出発。木々の間から見える山形の街並みや山の緑を楽しんだり、足元を走るトカゲを見てあせったりしながらも4〜50分で登れました。 スニーカーでも、手ぶらでも楽しめるくらいの気軽さで登れるのがいいですね。 登った後の玉こんもしょっぱくて最高です（笑）

(Translated by Google) The slope of the mountain trail can become steep and slippery in places. It is probably best to avoid wearing light clothing. Don't forget to prepare a bear bell etc. . . (Original) 登山道の坂道が所々急になったり、滑りやすくなったりします。軽装は避けたほうが良さそうです。クマ鈴等の準備は忘れずに。。。

(Translated by Google) A symbolic mountain in the center of Yamagata City. Many people climb it. There are several trails, but we climbed from the general Chitose Inari Shrine. There is a torii gate at the trailhead, and there are stairs up to Inari Shrine. After that, all you have to do is climb to the top of the mountain. There is an observation deck just before the summit, and after about 40 meters you will reach the summit and a trig point. (The observatory is not the summit) It takes about 30 minutes to reach the summit. Mt. Chitose can be climbed even in winter, and there is not much snow. (Light crampons are required) The Manshoji course has some rocky areas and is quite steep. (Original) 山形市中心部のシンボル的な山。登る人は多いです。コースはいくつかありますが、一般的な千歳稲荷神社から登りました。登山口に鳥居があり、稲荷神社まで階段です。その後、山頂までひたすら登るだけです。山頂手前に展望台があり、40メートル位行くと山頂で、三角点があります。(展望台が山頂ではありません)山頂へは私で約30分。千歳山は冬でも登れる山で、雪は多くありません。(軽アイゼンなどは必要)萬松寺コースは岩場もあり、結構急なコースです。

(Translated by Google) January 6, 2020. I never thought it would be possible to climb Mt. Chitose in winter in Yamagata without snow. It takes less than an hour to reach the top of the mountain. Although it was raining and the scenery was not great, it was a pleasant time. (Original) 令和6年1月6日。 冬の山形で雪のない千歳山に登れるとは思いませんでした。 山頂までは1時間もかかりません。 雨模様で景色はイマイチでしたが、気持ちの良い時間でした。

(Translated by Google) Climb the mountain road near Chitoseyama Park where you can get a good view of National Route 13. A lot of people are going up and down to practice. As I was going down from the summit towards Hirashimizu, I took the wrong route and got a little nervous. It's separated by the Nishi-Zao Highland Line, so you probably don't have to worry about bears, but everyone walks around wearing bear bells. From the top to the east, there is considerable depth. (Original) 千歳山公園近くから国道13号線がよく見渡せる山道を登る。練習がてらたくさんの方々が上り下りしています。頂上から平清水方面へ下るにあたり道を間違えてちょっと焦った。西蔵王高原ラインにて区切られているので熊の心配はないかもだけど、皆熊ベルを付けて歩いています。頂上から東側は結構な奥深さありです。

The cave is definitely a lot smaller than what photos make it out to look like. Like.. really smaller. But it is very cool! Also the hike to get there at this time of year was intense… lots of ice, snow and melted snow. Not for the feint of heart! Google maps tells you how to get to the entrance and then factor a good 20/30 minute uphill hike to get there. Overall still glad we went.

This geological rock formation is breathtaking and stunning...the path on the other hand could use some improvement. Nothing major but bring good shoes and long trousers. I was eaten alive by mosquitos, so maybe bring some insect repellent too.

Had to hike through a snowy mountain, but ended up having a wonderful experience and wont be able to forget it easily. I am glad I made a decision to explore around Yamadera beyond Risshakuji Temple!

The cavernous Tarumizu ruins, located around 10 minutes walk east of the Rissyakuji temple complex entrance. Pleasant hike along a forest path to the caves. A couple of intriguing caves with tryphobia style holes. Small shrines built into the caves and mountain face.

The old meditation place for Buddhist monks. One of the great places to visit in Yamadera. Great stone formations and caves. Highly recommend.

Although this place is not as spectacular as ryushaku-ji it is nevertheless worth a visit. It lies at the end of a strenuous forest path about 15 minutes uphill from the main road and draws almost no visitors. Attention: Don't get fooled by the directions that Google maps offer. It is situated about 1 km walk on the road from ryushaku-ji towards Tokorobu. At the bifurcation take the left road and walk for about 700 m until you see a huge stone torii at your left. There is Senjuin temple and a cemetery. Go up the stairs and cross the unsecured tracks (watch out for trains!!!) Go past the cemetery at the right hand side and just follow the signs. Not an easy walk, especially after visiting ryushaku-ji but also not too demanding. You will be rewarded by a tranquil forest setting with a great spirituality.

Stunning - go if you still have energy after Yamadera, or if you’ve been before. There were a few people who walked up to the rock formation and back, but no one walked the whole trail that leads back to the cemetery. It was a bit eerie and I was careful to make plenty of noise to warn off any wildlife. Absolutely beautiful though. The trail takes about an hour to an hour and a half, and you most definitely need proper walking shoes. Don’t risk it if you’re in trainers - you’ll be fine up to the rock formation and back, but the rest of the trail is very uneven and at times muddy, with fallen trees and a small creek that you need to jump. It’s well indicated, but clearly has very little upkeep done to it. Adds to the charm but also to the eeriness. You won’t get lost but you might meet a bear 😅

(Translated by Google) Since it was a weekday, Wednesday, there were no other people there, so I was able to look around at my own pace. I also got a great view of the scenery. I got a temple stamp! I also tried making my own arm prayer beads without making a reservation. It was a really good memory. But the best part was when I had a prayer after making my arm prayer beads, and the sound of the prayer was soothing and added to the mysticism. I would like to visit again. (Original) 平日の水曜日ということもあり ほかの方はいなかったのでゆっくりと見れました。また景色も一望できてなかなか良かったです。 御朱印もゲット！また予約無しで腕念珠づくりも体験してきました。本当にいい思い出作りになりました。 でも一番良かったのは腕念珠を作ったあとにご祈祷してもろいましたが その声がいい心地で神秘性が増しました。またご参拝したいと思います。

(Translated by Google) When I visited, it was not open to the public, so I could only take photos around the outside of the door. The place is not big, so you can take a look while you are there, but I don’t recommend going there specifically. (Original) 來到探訪，沒有開放，只能在門外周邊拍照，但地方不大，順道可一看，但不推薦特登前往。

(Translated by Google) After completing the firewalk at Fumonji in Yonezawa City, we visited Koshi Daikokutenhonzan in the Onogawa Onsen area. I felt solemn as I received prayers and amulets. I would like to visit again. (Original) 米沢市普門寺での火渡りを終えたあと、小野川温泉地区にある甲子大黒天本山を訪問しました。 ご祈祷とお札を授かり厳かな気持ちになりました。 また訪れたいと思います。

(Translated by Google) Sugoi! We chose to do the “bracelet making” activity with my girlfriend. On arrival we were lucky enough to see a whole family of monkeys back in the mountains! I had notified the day before at 9 p.m., if that was possible, and we received a response around 8 a.m. that she would be waiting for us and that she would do her best to speak English. The experience was superb! The lady took all her time to explain each stone to us and how to do it. After making, the monk came to bless our bracelets through a ceremony! Incredible experience! I recommend everyone to go visit them! Ps: There is a monkey in the last photo! (Original) Sugoi ! Nous avons choisi de faire l’activité « confection de bracelet » avec ma copine. A l’arrivée nous avons eu la chance de voir toute une famille de singe remonté dans les montagnes ! J’avais prévenu la veille à 21h, si cela était possible et nous avons reçu une réponse vers 8h du matin comme quoi elle nous attendrai et qu’elle ferait de son mieux pour parler anglais. L’expérience était superbe ! La dame a pris tout son temps pour bien nous expliquer chaque pierre et comment faire. Après la confection, le moine est venu bénir nos bracelets via une cérémonie ! Expérience incroyable ! Je recommande à tout le monde d’aller leur rendre visite ! Ps : Il y a un singe sur la dernière photo !

(Translated by Google) Get off the car from Hoju-no-Yu, which is a little ahead of you, and walk up the mountain road a little and you will see it. By chance, there were no visitors, but you can give away goshuin, goku, lucky charms, etc. Also, it was sold out, but is it an ema with a limited design of Onsen Musume Komachi Onogawa? It seems that there are also bills. There is also a limited edition panel of nun costumes, so I think it would be a good idea to go see them. (Original) 少し手前の宝寿の湯、から車を降りまして、少し山道を登りますと見えてきます。偶々参拝の方はいないご様子でしたが、御朱印や御籤、御守等お譲り頂けます。 また、売り切れでしたが、温泉むすめ小野川小町ちゃんの限定デザイン入りの絵馬？札もあるようです。 限定の尼装束のパネルもありますので、会いに行くのも宜しいかと思います。

(Translated by Google) I saw it on the internet and saw that it was open to the public, so I decided to visit it for the first time! ! I couldn't go on the special day that comes around once every 60 days, but since the opening of the secret Buddha statue will be completed at the end of this month, I visited on a normal day! ! Using the navigation system, I parked my car near the foot of the hot spring area, walked up the approach, and saw the main hall! ! It was on a hill and had a great view and was beautiful! I had the chief priest take care of the formalities, and while I was visiting the hidden Buddha, I had all of the goshuin handwritten, including the regular goshuin, the special goshuin (the one with golden characters), and the goshuin that will be completed when I visit the shrine again next year! ! After visiting the shrine, I was glad to see the stamps being written! ! (^o^)/ I think it would be difficult to draw a picture of a dragon with a brush, but I thought it was amazing to see how smooth it was! ! (^-^)/ If I visited the shrine at night, I would get a special goshuin stamp with silver letters, but since the person was coming from far away, I gave up...(>_<) I will visit again next year! ! (^-^)/ The other day...I was able to safely visit the shrine this year and receive a special Goshuin seal! ! Also, it was great to be able to hand-write this year's special Goshuin seal! It was great to be able to say hello to the chief priest as well! ! (^o^)/ (Original) ネットで見て、秘仏ご開帳してましたので、お初で参拝してきました！！ 60日に一回巡ってくる特別な日は、行けなくて、今月末で秘仏ご開帳終わるので、普通の日参拝でした！！ ナビで探しながら、温泉地の麓近くに車止めて、参道を歩いて登って行くと本堂見えてきました！！ 高台にあり、とても見晴らしが良くて綺麗な所でした！ 住職さんに手続きして頂き、秘仏を参拝している時に、普通の御朱印、特別な御朱印(金色の字の御朱印)と来年また参拝すると完成する御朱印を、全て直書きして頂きました！！ 参拝終わって、御朱印書いてる所見れて良かったです！！(^o^)/ 龍の絵とか筆で書くの難しいと思いますが、サラサラ書いてるの見ると凄いと思いました！！(^-^)/ 夜間参拝だと、銀色の字の特別御朱印ありましたが、遠方から来てましたので、諦めて…(>_<) また来年参拝きます！！(^-^)/ 先日…今年も無事参拝出来て、特別な御朱印が結願出来ました！！ また、今年の特別な御朱印も直書きして頂けて良かったです！ 住職さんにも挨拶出来まして良かったです！！(^o^)/

(Translated by Google) I made a reservation to make rosary beads. It was my first time, but I was taught carefully and was able to enjoy making them. They even blessed the rosary beads I made. I was very satisfied with the careful service. If you come to Yamagata, you should definitely go. (Original) 数珠作りで予約して行かせて頂きました。 初めての体験でしたが丁寧に教えて頂き楽しんで作ることが出来ました。 作った数珠にはなんとご祈祷をして頂けました。 丁寧に対応して頂けて大満足です。 山形来たら必ず行くべきです。

(Translated by Google) The first impression is one of softness and gentleness. From the automatic wooden entrance door to the expansive wood flooring, the entire building feels like a place steeped in intellectual sophistication and a sense of humanistic beauty. While there were no performances in the exhibition hall when we visited, we happened to see an exhibition of works by students from Tohoku University of Art and Design, titled "Craft Expo 2025: Ceramics, Lacquer, Metal, and Fabric." In addition to the exhibition, a series of crafts were also on display around the building, imbuing the entire "Robi" with a rich artistic atmosphere. Another attraction that caught our eye was the kumiko craftwork that spans the entire right side of the "Escalator" on the way from the first floor to the second floor. This type of craftwork, completely free of rivets or glue, was first seen at the "Old Ryotei Kinyu" in Akita Noshiro, where the kumiko craftwork of "Kaze no Matsubara" exhibited there was particularly impressive. This geometric "kumiko-style craft" is flawless up close. It's the result of meticulous measurement, production, and assembly by artisans, ensuring each piece fits perfectly together. This is a time-consuming process and a masterpiece. After our visit, our restaurant reservation was almost up, so we walked across the street to eat at "Alukechiardo Concert Hall." (Original) 第一眼給人的印象就是柔和軟調性，整棟建築由入口的自動木門開始搭配大面積片的木地板讓參訪者彷彿來到一間知性且充滿人文、美學的會館。 當天前往時雖沒有展演廳的表演但巧遇由「東北芸術工科大学」學生所發表的：は、陶・漆・金属・繊維「工藝博2025」成果作品展。 除了成果展以外週邊還有一系列「クラフトフェア」展出，讓整個「ロビー」充滿著濃厚的藝術氣息。 此外另一個吸引我們目光的地方是一階前往二階「エスカレーター」右側一整面的「組子細工」。 這種完全沒有鉚釘或是黏膠的「細工」第一次看到是在秋田能代的「旧料亭金勇」，館中展出「風の松原」的組子細工讓人印象深刻。 這種幾何的圖形的「組子細工」近看完全沒有任何瑕疵，靠著是職人精準的丈量、製作與組裝，讓每一個物件都能緊密吻合，是相當耗時的工程與作品。 再參觀後所預約的餐廳時間也差不多到了，緊接著我們步行到對面「アルケッチァーノ コンチェルト」進行用餐。

(Translated by Google) Monday, October 27, 2025 I attended Shogo Hamada's live concert "ONTHEROAD2025"! ✨😎🎸 Conveniently located just a few minutes' walk from Yamagata Station. There's a covered walkway from the station to the hall's main entrance! Light rain isn't a problem. ☔ You'll get wet in heavy rain. 😅 There's a souvenir shop and cafe on the first floor of the hall, so you can relax while waiting for the show. ☕ You can also kill time in the station building or in the entertainment district opposite the hall. The hall seats about 2,000 people, so I didn't feel like I was too far away, even from seats in the back or on the second or third floors (personal vision and sensory perception may vary). I think it's easily accessible for both local and international visitors. 😊 You can even enjoy a drink by train or bus. 🍺*(ˊᗜˋ*)و I really felt this venue offered a wonderful experience. (Original) 2025年10月27日(月曜日) 浜田省吾さんのLIVE「ONTHEROAD2025」に参加してきました✨😎🎸 山形駅から徒歩数分の好立地 駅からホール正面入口まで屋根付きの通路があります！ 多少の雨は平気☔ 横殴りの雨は濡れます😅‪‪ ホール１階にはお土産屋さんとカフェがあるので開演までの待ち時間もゆっくり出来ます☕ 駅ビル内やホールと逆出口の繁華街で時間を潰すことも可能。 2000人程の規模のホールなので後ろの方の座席でも2階3階の座席でもそこまで距離感は感じませんでした(個人の視力や感覚差はあります)。 県内の方も県外の方もアクセスは良い方だと思います😊電車やバスで来ればお酒も楽しめますし🍺*(ˊᗜˋ*)و 素敵な体験が出来る会場だと強く感じました。

(Translated by Google) A multipurpose music hall located at the west exit of JR Yamagata Station in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. It's been a few years since I moved from downtown. Thank you for your help at the annual Dragon Quest Concert on April 29th. The entrance to the hall is on the second floor, and the Yamakyo Ticket Service Office is on the first floor, and tickets can be purchased there as well. It's a beautiful facility. There is a parking lot, and there are many parking lots nearby. We will continue to support you every year. (Original) 山形県山形市、JR山形駅西口の多目的音楽ホール。 まだ、街中から移転して数年。 毎年恒例4月29日のドラクエコンサートでお世話になっております。 ホールは2階が入口、1階には山響チケットサービス事務局も入っており、チケットはそちらでも購入出来ます。 綺麗な施設です。駐車場もありますし、近隣にも駐車場多数。 これからも毎年お世話になります。

(Translated by Google) It was my first time visiting the Prefectural Hall. It was also my first time attending a concert. My wish came true and I thoroughly enjoyed the three hours. If I have another opportunity, I'd like to visit again. (Original) 初めて県民ホールへ伺いました コンサートでの参加も初めてで 念願成就しての3時間を満喫して楽しみました また別の機会がありましたら 伺おうと思いました

(Translated by Google) I visited at Disney on Classic. Just as everyone said, the acoustics were great and I had a wonderful time. There was also a convenient parking lot nearby, so I highly recommend this venue!! (Original) ディズニーオンクラシックで訪問しました。 皆さんの評価通り、音響もよく素敵な時間を過ごすことができました。 駐車場もちょうどよく近くにありますし、とてもおすすめな会場です！！

(Translated by Google) I went there for a Shogo Hamada concert. There are no vending machines inside, so it's best to prepare drinks beforehand. There is also no place to smoke. (Original) 浜田省吾のコンサートで伺いました、中に入ると飲み物の自販機が無いので事前に用意したほうが良いです。タバコも吸うところが無い。

(Translated by Google) It was my first time to go see Okaasan to Issho 😊 It was spacious, beautiful, and the seats were great 🤭 As others have said, the acoustics were amazing 🤗 It was also easy to leave the parking lot when I left 😊 I'd love to go again if I have the chance 😄 (Original) おかあさんといっしょ見に初めて行きました😊広くて綺麗で座席も良かったです🤭他の人達も言ってましたが音響が凄く良かったです🤗帰る時も駐車場出るのがすんなりでした😊また機会があれば言って見たいです😄