Whatever the belief system or whoever they're devoted to, shrines have a way of making you contemplative. Visit Utakake Inari Shrine and share a moment of silence with the locals.
If you're staying a while in Yamagata, Utakake Inari Shrine is a good place to kick off your sightseeing. This sacred place is one of numerous attractions worth checking out here. Lina World, Yamagata Castle, and Kajo Park are also ready to be explored nearby.