Yamadera
Yamadera (Risshaku-ji Temple)
A mountain temple with over 1,000 stone steps leading to panoramic views, Yamadera inspired Matsu...
Tendo Onsen
A Charming Onsen Town Famous as Japan's Shogi Capital
A relaxing hot spring town known as the production center of over 90% of Japan's shogi pieces. Th...
Mogami River Boat Ride
A Scenic River Cruise Through a Forested Gorge
A relaxing hour-long boat ride down the Mogami River through a scenic gorge, accompanied by the b...
Zao Onsen
Snow Monsters and Crater Lake Hot Springs
A mountain hot spring town famous for spectacular snow monster formations in winter and the emera...
Ginzan Onsen
Gaslit Hot Spring Village
A fairytale-like hot spring town with Taisho-era wooden ryokan lining a river gorge, magical when...
Dewa Sanzan
Dewa Sanzan (Three Sacred Mountains)
The three sacred mountains of Dewa -- Haguro, Gassan, and Yudono -- have been a center for yamabu...
Gassan
A Sacred Mountain with Summer Skiing and Alpine Meadows
One of the three sacred Dewa mountains, Gassan is unusual for offering summer skiing from April t...