A little-known fact about Yamagata is that here, there is a richly rewarding experience of Japan just waiting to be discovered. Within easy walking distance of the train station, visitors will find themselves on streets and in neighborhoods which evoke echoes of the old Edo-period castle town of Yamagata. Those who venture out past the city outskirts will encounter breathtaking sights of nature – mountains which have inspired spiritual belief, pure flowing streams and rivers, beautiful vistas of cherry blossoms in springtime, and serene snow-covered landscapes in winter. We hope you will take the opportunity to visit Yamagata, and savor a side of Japan that can only be experienced here.