Title: Visit Yamagata Prefecture: 2026 Travel Guide for Yamagata Prefecture, Japan | Expedia.com

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# Yamagata Prefecture

## Japan

![Panoramic view of Rice fields in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054140/43c6a6b4-84e3-4f80-808a-76d64e267964.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![山形城 復元本丸石垣](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054141/670c0eed-e75c-4e35-9c58-1ad3879ea0ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Wooden three-story building is a rare structure.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347464/dde61cc4-c637-4760-983b-0a635dba6756.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![On top of the shrine in Yamadera..](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054141/b6e091ce-8b0d-4f22-b7ac-1311ff6649fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Yamagata Prefecture

[Yamagata

Known for Museums, Temples and Historical

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Get away to Yamagata! Enjoy the museums, temples, and architecture. 

## Reasons to visit

- Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort
- Kajo Park

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[Tsuruoka

Known for Temples, Aquariums and Theme parks

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Tsuruoka awaits: its temples, aquarium, monuments, and more! 

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[Tendo

Known for Museums, Art and Libraries

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[Kaminoyama

Known for Wineries, Theme parks and Nature

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Come to Kaminoyama and enjoy its wineries, theme park, and parks. 

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[Yonezawa

Known for Hot springs, Skiing and Snowboarding

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Get away to Yonezawa! Enjoy the hot springs, skiing, and parks. 

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[Higashine

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Explore attractions like Yotteke Popora and Zao Quasi-National Park as you discover things to see and do in Higashine.

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