Yamagata is full of rich unsullied nature and numerous cultural and historic sites that are largely unchanged since centuries past. Below are a selection of the best sites and experiences available in Yamagata. Custom taxi tours at a special Lodge Scole discount are available. Inquire with our staff for more information.

Check out the Yamagata Sightseeing Information website for more ideas and details:

Jyuhyo Ice Monsters (Dec.~Mar.)

Ice Monster Light Up (Dec.~Mar.)

Hot springs（All seasons）

Fishing pond smelt on ice（Nov.〜Feb.）

Kajyo Castle Park (all seasons)

Yamadera Temple (all seasons)

Snow trekking（Dec.〜Mar.）

Zao Ski Resort（Dec.〜Mar.※Flexible）

Gaussian Summer Ski Area (Apr.~ Jul.) *snow dependent

OKAMA（Apr.〜Nov.）

Dokko Swamp (all seasons)

Fruit picking

Yamagata is famous for its fresh fruit, beef, soba ramen noodles, rice and more. A list of Lodge Scole recommended souvenirs is below. Check out the Yamagata Direct Market website for more about Yamagata products and services.

NIKU SOBA

IGAMOCHI

Homemade Cheesecake (winter)

Homemade Jam (winter)

KOKESHI

Zao Onsen Hot Spring Sulphur Salts

Yamagata rice

Yamagata SAKE

ZAO beef