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Yamagata weather essentials

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Jun
74°F 23°C
62°F 16°C
Jul
79°F 26°C
69°F 20°C
Aug
82°F 27°C
70°F 21°C
Sep
74°F 23°C
63°F 17°C
Oct
63°F 17°C
49°F 9°C
Nov
50°F 10°C
37°F 2°C
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Risshakuij Temple
Risshakuij Temple
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#1 of 19 attractions in Yamagata
4.5 of 5 stars 50 reviews

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

Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  6.5 miles from city centre
Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort
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#2 of 19 attractions in Yamagata
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Attraction type  Ski/ Snowboard Areas
Distance  8.0 miles from city centre
Zao Onsen
Zao Onsen
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#3 of 19 attractions in Yamagata
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Onsen Resorts
Distance  6.8 miles from city centre
Rime on Trees at Zao
Rime on Trees at Zao
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#4 of 19 attractions in Yamagata
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews

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

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