Yamagata (prefecture)

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Niigata City by bus. A round trip costs 6,400 yen, and each way takes about 3.5 hours. There are two trips a day, one leaving at 8 AM and another one leaving at 4 PM. Reservation is required for riding this bus. There are also night buses connecting Yamagata and Tokyo (various operators), Osaka, and Kyoto. How to get around in Yamagata (prefecture) You can get around by trains, buses and cars. Within the prefecture and the Yamagata Shinkansen Tsubasa (山形新幹線つばさ) runs through Yonezawa city to Shinjo city (with stops in Takahata, Akayu, Kaminoyama Onsen, Yamagata, Tendo, Sakuranbo-Higashine, Murayama, Oishida). Yamagata is also served by the local JR lines and is connected to its neighboring prefectures such as Miyagi, Fukushima and Akita. There are high-speed buses available from Yamagata city to Tsuruoka city in the northwest regions of the prefecture. There is also airport bus that connects the Yamagata airport and Yamagata city (the bus stops are located at Yamagata station and Yamko Building). This bus makes 6 round-trips a day. There is an extensive bus system serving the area around Yamagata city, connecting major monuments such as the city hall and the prefectural office, hospitals and schools. Cars - this is the easiest way to get around the prefecture. What to see in Yamagata (prefecture) Mizukurage - Jellyfish at Kamo Aquarium in Tsuruoka Yamagata is a prefecture of abundant nature. *Yamadera - founded in over 1,000 years ago, different buildings of the temple is scattered in the mountain. It is an easy hike to the top, which takes around 30 minutes. The view from the mountain top is breathtaking. Different seasons also bring interesting changes to the scenery. (Yamagata) *Dewa Sanzan - comprised of the three holy mountains, Mt. Haguro, Mt. Yudono and Mt. Gassan, Dewa Sanzan is a place where pilgrims have their spiritual trainings. Here, you can also enjoy "Shojin Ryori" (Buddhist cuisine). At the base of Mt. Haguro and there is the Five-story Pagoda, built in the year of 939, without any nails. (Tsuruoka, Shonai) * Explore the historic neighborhood, including Tohoku's only geisha chaya (Sakata) * Visit the aquarium with the most jellyfish in the world and the Kamo Aquarium (Tsuruoka) * See what life was like hundred of years ago at Nishinumata Park (Tendo) *Snow monsters - in winter on Mt. Zao, visitors can find trees covered by snow forming strange shapes and looking like "snow monsters." (Yamagata) *Sunset at the Sea of Japan Facing the west side, you can catch beautiful sunsets on the coast of the Sea of Japan. Yunohama Onsen (湯野浜温泉)is a sight especially known for its view of the sunset. (Tsuruoka) *Mt. Chokai (鳥海山) a famous mountain located at the border of Yamagata Prefecture and Akita Prefecture. What to do in Yamagata (prefecture) Isidaki spa 2008 - Ishidaki Onsen of Hijiori Onsen, Okura * Dewa Sanzan - the Three Mountains of Dewa, holy to the mountain ascetic cult of Shugendo Hanagasa (Flower Hat) Festival (花笠まつり) - held on August 5-7 every year, a total of 800,000 people come to see this parade from all over Japan. The participants dance for 1.2 kilometers wearing flower hats and traditional wears. About 100 groups participate in the parade, and it is one of the biggest summer festivals in Tohoku region of Japan.

Imoni festival (芋煮会) - held on the first Sunday of September every year in Yamagata city, local residents and tourists gather on the banks of Mamigasaki River to enjoy imoni (taro & beef stew) cooked in a giant pot.

Yonezawa Uesugi Samurai Festival (米沢上杉まつり)l - a spring festival held on April 29 - May 3 every year in Yonezawa city of Yamagata prefecture. The samurai parade held on the last day of the festival is reenactment of the famous historical battles of Kawanakajima. The battles were fought between the two major generals: Kenshin Uesugi and Shingen Takeda.

Mogami River Boat Ride - the Mogami River is a river in Yamagata Prefecture. It flows from the southern part of the prefecture, and turns into the Sea of Japan. A famous poet Matsuo Basho once traveled along the river and made a famous haiku there. Visitors can enjoy a guided boat tour operated by a company called Mogami River Basho Line Descent. It is an one-way descent, which takes around one hour for the cost of roughly 2,000 yen. From April to November and there are 5 trips a day, and from December to March and there are 3 trips a day.

Montedio Yamagata games - a professional association football (soccer) club based In Yamagata. You can watch their games in ND Soft Stadium in Tendo-city.

Cherry-picking - there are many cherry farms around the prefecture. The best season for cherry-picking is in early summer from June to July.

Soba-making - Yamagata is famous for its soba (buckwheat noodles), and you can even make your own soba from scratch with the help from professional soba makers.

Skiing There several ski slopes in the prefecture, and visitors can go skiing on a day trip. Mt. Zao is the most famous one located near Yamagata city. Near Yonezawa city and there is the Tengendai ski resort. Jangle Jungle ski resort is located in Higashine city.

Pottery-making - Hirashimizuyaki (平清水焼) is a traditional form of pottery originated in Yamagata city. At Shichiuemongama (七右エ門窯), located near Mt. Chitose in Yamagata city, you can take part in the pottery class and make your own Hirashimizuyaki for 2,000 yen with 2 kg of clay.

Halal Restaurants in Yamagata (prefecture)

Yamagata is famous for its fruits. Yamagata produces 70% share of Japan's cherry production. The most famous cultivator is called "Satonishiki," known for its red color and sweet taste. "La France", a type of European pear, is also famous. Yamagata contributes around 80% Japan's production of La France. Other fruits such as grapes, apples, peaches, melons, persimmons and watermelons are also produced in large quantities.

Imoni is a type of stew made with taro potato, beef, konnyaku, sugar, soy Sauce or miso. It is traditionally eaten in the autumn of Tohoku region of Japan. Yamagata hosts the biggest imoni festival in Japan in September.

Soba, buckwheat noodles, is also extremely popular in Yamagata. There are many soba restaurants, each with its own specialties.

Yamagata Prefecture has the highest consumption (in terms of money spent) of ramen in Japan, according to a survey conducted by the Ministry of General Affairs in 2004. Yamagata city ranked the highest, with a record of 13,897 yen spend on ramen per household per year. Beside Yamagata city, other cities in the prefecture including Sakata, Yonezawa, Nanyo (Akayu) also have their own distinctive taste in ramen.

Yonezawa beef is a type of Japanese beef originating from the city of Yonezawa in Yamagata Prefecture. It is one of the three most recognized brands in Japan.

Due to the rich culture of rice-making and clean water carried by Mogami River, Yamagata is known for its delicious Japanaese sake, nihonshu. You can find many brands of locally produced sake in the stores and restaurants.

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