Why go
- Prefecture of Japan.
- Served by Shonai Airport (SYO).
History
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.
Where to stay
2 Chome-3-3 Tokamachi, Yamagata, 990-0031, Japan · casadeyoshi.com
Japan, 〒990-0039 Yamagata, Kasumicho, 1 Chome−18−12 ホテルアーバングレイスグラン 1階 · hotelurbangrace.jp
2-9 Saiwaicho, Yamagata, 990-0038, Japan · daiwaroynet.jp
Japan, 〒990-2301 Yamagata, Zaoonsen, ４５−46 · oomiyaryokan.jp
1 Chome-3-11 Futabacho, Yamagata, 990-0828, Japan · richmondhotel.jp
1 Chome-1-11 Iidanishi, Yamagata, 990-2331, Japan · route-inn.co.jp
1267-16 Zaoonsen, Yamagata, 990-2301, Japan · matukaneya.jp
1 Chome-1-1 Kasumicho, Yamagata, 990-0039, Japan · yamagata.metropolitan.jp
Japan, 〒990-2493 Yamagata, Mihatacho, 1−42 旅館末広 · instagram.com
1 Chome-10-18 Futabacho, Yamagata, 990-0828, Japan · superhotel.co.jp
1 Chome-3-12 Kasumicho, Yamagata, 990-0039, Japan · choice-hotels.jp
2 Chome-7-10 Nanukamachi, Yamagata, 990-0042, Japan · stayin.ytbldg.jp
1 Chome-18-13 Jonanmachi, Yamagata, 990-0827, Japan · toyoko-inn.com
1 Chome-1-1 Jonanmachi, Yamagata, 990-8580, Japan · washington-hotels.jp
3 Chome-4-5 Kasumicho, Yamagata, 990-0039, Japan · kokusaihotel.com
1 Chome-3-1 Futabacho, Yamagata, 990-0828, Japan · route-inn.co.jp
1 Chome-10-1 Kasumicho, 山形市香澄町 Yamagata 990-0039, Japan · breezbay-group.com
1 Chome-18-20 Kasumicho, Yamagata, 990-0039, Japan
2 Chome-8-1 Matsunami, Yamagata, 990-0023, Japan · www2.jan.ne.jp
16-11 Maetamachi, Yamagata, 990-2411, Japan · hotelmatsumi.com
1 Chome-14-13 Kasumicho, Yamagata, 990-0039, Japan · okazawa-group.com
12-36 Saiwaicho, Yamagata, 990-0038, Japan · hotel.travel.rakuten.co.jp
1 Chome-4-31 Nanukamachi, Yamagata, 990-0042, Japan · washington-hotels.jp
1 Chome-7-21 Suwamachi, Yamagata, 990-0033, Japan · bh-sato.sakura.ne.jp
4 Chome-1-8 Tokamachi, Yamagata, 990-0031, Japan · breezbay-group.com
1 Chome-7-42 Honcho, Yamagata, 990-0043, Japan · shsg.jp
1 Chome-4-22 Nanukamachi, Yamagata, 990-0042, Japan · stayin.ytbldg.jp
Japan, 〒990-0031 Yamagata, Tokamachi, 2 Chome−4−4 ホテルα1山形 · alpha-1.co.jp
3 Chome-1-28 Kasumicho, Yamagata, 990-0039, Japan · newmarble.jp
3 Chome-5-25 Midoricho, Yamagata, 990-0041, Japan
5-13 Otemachi, Yamagata, 990-0046, Japan · mintarohut.com
3 Chome-14-35 Kasumicho, Yamagata, 990-0039, Japan
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 994-0081 · komeda.co.jp
Beef Bowl, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 3 · stores.yoshinoya.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · mcdonalds.co.jp
Indian, Nepalese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-15:00,17:00-21:30 · 2, 寒河江市, 991-0054 · instagram.com
Juice, Cafe · Opening hours: 13:00-19:00; Tu off · 30, 山形市, 9902402 · pokonokubire.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-21:30 Features: step-free access · 山形市, 990-2339 · re-marumatu.co.jp
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-16:30; Fr off · ヤマザワ 成沢店内, 山形市, 990-2339 · yamazawa.co.jp
Pasta, Restaurant · Pasta restaurant · 990-2324 · trenta.co.jp
Curry, Japanese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Sushi, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Fried Food, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Udon, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 寒河江市, 991-0023
Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Takoyaki, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Okonomiyaki, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Western, Japanese, Restaurant · Western/Japanese restaurant
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Steak, Restaurant · Steak restaurant
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-14:30,18:00-21:00 · 4, 山形市, 990-2301 · zao-minsyuku.com
Soba, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 11:00-15:00 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access
Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant · 30, 山形市, 990-0031 · facebook.com
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
French, Restaurant · French restaurant
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant
Japanese Food, Restaurant · Japanese Food restaurant
やきとり, Restaurant · やきとり restaurant
とんかつ, カツカレー, メンチカツ, Restaurant · とんかつ/カツカレー restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food
そば, Restaurant · そば restaurant
カレー, ステーキ, Restaurant · カレー/ステーキ restaurant
Pork Cutlet, Restaurant · Pork Cutlet restaurant
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant
Jingisukan, Restaurant · Jingisukan restaurant
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
うどん, Restaurant · うどん restaurant
焼き鳥, Restaurant · 焼き鳥 restaurant
コーヒー, Cafe · コーヒー cafe
Cake, Coffee Shop, Vietnamese, Restaurant · Cake/Coffee Shop restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
355 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Yamagata Airport (GAJ) 18 km to the centre
Higashine, 06, JP — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Japan Airlines Domestic, Fuji Dream Airlines) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (Embraer 170, CRJ) · 2 routes: Osaka*, Tokyo
- Fuji Dream Airlines JH (Embraer 170) · 1 route: Nagoya
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Shonai Airport (SYO) 78 km to the centre
Shonai, 06, JP — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (All Nippon Airways) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Tokyo (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- All Nippon Airways NH (A320, 737-800, 767) · 1 route: Tokyo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield 26 km to the centre
Shirataka, 06, JP
Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark 48 km to the centre
Ozaso, 07, JP
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Shonai Airport (SYO); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GAJ has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Yamagata. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Rail operator
Rail operator
Rail operator
National rail
National rail
National rail
National rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter, management · Gulfstream, Global · Tokyo and Hong Kong business-jet operator.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.