Yamagata Hidden Gems
Le temple Yamadera (Risshakuji), immortalisé par le poète Basho, se rejoint après avoir gravi 1 015 marches de pierre jusqu'à un promontoire. Les « monstres de neige » de Zao sont des sculptures naturelles de glace en hiver, Ginzan Onsen recrée le Japon de l'ère Taisho, et les cerises sato-nishiki sont les meilleures du pays.
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Temples de montagne, cerisaies et l'une des plus fortes concentrations de sources thermales du Japon, cernés par les sommets sacrés de Dewa Sanzan.
Climat et meilleure saison
Étés chauds et humides dans le bassin (parmi les records de chaleur du pays) et neige abondante en montagne. Cerises en juin, monstres de neige en février.
Spécialités culinaires
- Cerises
- Bœuf de Yonezawa
- Imoni (ragoût de taro)
- Ramen froid
Lieux emblématiques
- Yamadera (Risshaku-ji)
- Pèlerinage de Dewa Sanzan
- Ginzan Onsen
- Monstres de neige de Zao
Gassan Ski Resort
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Bunshokan
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La France Pears
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Atsumi Onsen
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Kumano Taisha Shrine
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Yonezawa Beef
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Ginzan Onsen
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Kajo Park
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Yamagata Imoni
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Dewa Sanzan
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Tendo Shogi Pieces
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Zao Onsen
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Zao Snow Monsters (Juhyo)
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Yamagata Cherries
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Yamagata Beef
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Mt. Haguro Five-Story Pagoda
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Yamadera (Risshakuji Temple)
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Mogami River Boat Ride
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