Ski resort · Yamagata Prefecture
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"A winter resort combining excellent powder skiing with nearby hot springs and opportunities to view the region’s famed 'snow monsters'—trees encrusted with rime ice formed by frigid winds." - Travel + Leisure Editors
Japanese inn · Yamagata Prefecture
Geothermal baths, tatami rooms, restaurant, free breakfast
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Japanese inn · Obanazawa
Refined hot spring inn with 5 private onsens & included kaiseki meals
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Riverfront lodging with thermal pools, dining, and cafe.
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Hotel · Tsuruoka-shi
Spa with hot spring water, library, restaurant, gym, and rice field views
Japanese inn · Tsuruoka
Upscale hot spring inn with sea views, private onsens, and dining
Guest house · Yamagata-shi
Homey guesthouse with communal kitchen, free breakfast, and family dinners
Airport · Higashine
Small airport with helpful staff and tech shops
· Sakata
Indoor seafood market with sushi and picnic goodies
Traditional ryokan with tatami rooms, hot spring baths, free meals
Hot Springs · Yamagata Prefecture
Restaurant serving lamb BBQ, oden, and soba in town center