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ZAO ONSEN SKI RESORT
Zaō Onsen Ski Resort, one of the largest snow resorts in the Tohoku region.
There are 14 slopes and 12 courses, and night skiing is also available. There is frost-covered trees near the summit, and you can enjoy snow activities in the rich nature. -
AUTUMN LEAVES OF Mt.ZAO
Before the snow falls, the Zaō mountain range shows off one of the most outstanding autumn leaf colour spots in Japan.
Due to the difference in altitude, visitors can enjoy the rich gradation of red, yellow and green during the autumn leaf colour season. The view of the foliage on the Zaō mountain range, which turns bright red at sunset, is particularly breathtaking. -
ZAO ONSEN
The Zaō Onsen Hot Spring was estabilished in 110 AD and has a history of about 1,900 years.
It is believed to rejuvenate and beautify the skin and blood vessels, and continues to attract visitors since then." -
YAMADERA
The Yamadera temple, meaning "Temple of the mountain" was founded by Jikaku Daishi Ennin in 860 AD. A famous and historic temple representing the Tōhoku region, where the famous haiku poet Matsuo Bashō wrote his famous haiku in the early Edo period.
It is also famous as a power spot for cutting off bad relationships and bringing good ones together. -
YAMAGATA HANAGASA FESTIVAL
The Yamagata Hanagasa Festival is one of Yamagata's major summer events.
Held for a three-day period from 5 to 7 August every year, during which many dancers heat up the summer nights of Yamagata with their lively calls of "Yassho Makasho!" -
IMONI FESTIBAL
Imoni is a local food representing Yamagata. A large-scale and unique event on the theme of this stewed potato is the 'Japan's No.1 Imoni Festival' (commonly known as the Imoni Festival).
Using a large pot with a diameter of 6.5 m, heavy machinery is deployed to cook and serve the best taro stew to visitors.
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ZAO ONSEN SKI RESORT
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AUTUMN LEAVES
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ZAO ONSEN
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YAMADERA
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HANAMASA FESTIVAL
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IMONI FESTIBAL