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Yamagata Prefecture is blessed with great nature, and in the fall, the leaves turn red and are very beautiful. The hot springs are also perfect for relaxing from your travels while admiring the beautiful scenery that spreads out in front of you.

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Recommended sightseeing spots in Yamagata

Speaking of Yamagata Prefecture, there are many delicious foods such as cherries and imoni.

Furthermore, it is blessed with great nature, and in the fall, the leaves turn red and are very beautiful. The hot springs are also perfect for relaxing from your travels while admiring the beautiful scenery that spreads out in front of you.

In this article, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots in Yamagata that you should visit and recommended rental cars that can be rented in the area.

Kamo Aquarium

Kamo Aquarium started as a private aquarium in 1930 and is still the only aquarium in Yamagata Prefecture that is loved by many people.

You can see more than 60 types of jellyfish, making it the world's largest jellyfish species. There is a jellyfish research institute within the museum, and you can also participate in jellyfish study sessions. In the winter, you can take commemorative photos with sea lions and seals, and the aquarium is full of attractions that the whole family can enjoy.

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Ginzan Onsen

"Ginzan Onsen" is a milky white hot spring located in Obanazawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. Opened in 1614, the hot spring town is lined with inns built in multi-story wooden buildings, giving it a nostalgic, nostalgic feel.

The hot spring town is full of cafes, food shops, and souvenir shops, so you can have fun walking around. Curry bread, a specialty of Ginzan Onsen, is also a popular gourmet dish that is crunchy and chewy.

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Zao Onsen

Zao Onsen opened in 110 AD and has a long history of 1900 years. Zao Onsen is known as the ``beauty-making hot spring'' because it rejuvenates the skin and blood vessels, and can be expected to have beautifying effects. It is a popular hot spring area for people of all ages, both men and women, as it is not only good for the skin, but also for the heart, constipation, and diabetes.

In addition to the hot springs, you can also enjoy the ski resort, as well as restaurants and souvenir shops, making it a popular spot not only for tourists but also for locals.

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mountain temple

``Yamadera'' is actually called Hojuzan Risshakuji Temple, and is a Tendai sect mountain founded by Jikaku Daishi in 860. The entire mountain is a place of training and worship, and spectacular scenery spreads out throughout the one-hour journey from the trailhead to Okunoin, where the Great Buddha Hall is located.

The standard route to worship is to climb the 1,015 long stone steps to reach Okunoin. The stone steps are stone steps for training, and it is said that climbing them will erase your earthly desires.

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