Yamagata
Japan · Yamagata-kenJP
Prefecture of Japan
Yamagata Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku region of Honshu. It has a population of 1,005,926 and an area of 9,325 km2. Its neighbours are Akita Prefecture to the north, Miyagi Prefecture to the east, Fukushima Prefecture to the south, and Niigata Prefecture to the southwest.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,063,231
- Coordinates
- 38.233, 140.367
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Yamagata
Travellers heading to Yamagata-ken, Japan will find Yamagata, a large metropolitan hub. It counts about 1,063,231 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on nature, sports and wellness. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Yamagata
Nature in Yamagata
(6)Yamagata's nature entries include Countryside, Mountains, National Parks, Valleys and Volcanoes. Everything listed here comes from what Yamagata is actually tagged with. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Sports in Yamagata
(5)Yamagata records Hunting, Skiing, Slopes, Snow Tubing and Snowboard under sports. Everything listed here comes from what Yamagata is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Yamagata
(3)Yamagata's wellness entries include Hammam, Therms and Turkish Baths. All of it is drawn from Yamagata's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Yamagata
(1)Looking for culture? Yamagata has Mines. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Yamagata's own activity tags.
Family in Yamagata
(1)Looking for family? Yamagata has Aquariums. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Yamagata's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Yamagata
(1)For nightlife, expect Wine Bars. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Yamagata.
Water Sports in Yamagata
(1)Our data lists Swimming as water sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Yamagata.
More to do in Yamagata
(1)Other activities lovers get Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Yamagata is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Yamagata
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Yamagata stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Yamagata is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo.
Similar destinations
Places near Yamagata that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yamagata known for?
- Yamagata, in Yamagata-ken, Japan, is best known for nature, sports and wellness. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 1,063,231 residents.
- What can you do in Yamagata?
- Recorded activities in Yamagata include Countryside, Mountains, National Parks, Valleys and Volcanoes. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Yamagata?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Yamagata stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Yamagata located?
- Yamagata is located in Yamagata-ken, Japan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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