Sea to Table in Yamagata Prefecture

Enjoy the freshest fish available by catching or buying your own fish and preparing them with a famous chef of Yamagata.

Maiko Performances at Somaro

See the practiced elegance of the maiko of Somaro in Sakata City. 

Yamabushi Training on Mt. Kinbo

Venture into the pristine nature of Yamagata alongside Yamabushi and walk along their ancient training paths that have been in use for over a thousand years. Our training programs are open to all and are available throughout the year.

Yamagata Wagyu Experience

Enjoy top grade Yamagata Wagyu beef right inside a supermarket for the market direct prices.

Sake Tasting in Tsuroka City

Choose from a large selection of locally brewed sake from the family owned breweries of the Shonai Region.   

Fugu Workshop in Tsuruoka City

See one of the culinary world's most daring and delicious arts with Chef Suda. 

Sushi Workshop at The Kamo Aquarium

In this introductory-intermediate sushi class, you will learn how to make beautiful and delicious nigiri and rolled sushi with seasoned chefs at The Kamo Aquarium in Tsuruoka City. 

Downtown Yamagata Bar Hopping

Get off the tourist track in Yamagata City with this fun guided pub crawl. Your resident Eating and Drinking Expert will introduce you to three bars known only to the local regulars. At each location, one dish and one drink is included with the tour.

Explore Mt. Haguro

Visit Mt. Haguro, one the sacred Dewa Sanzan mountains with a local guide as you ascend deep into its towering cedar forests and walk the path of the Yamabushi monks and their spiritual journey of rebirth.  

Guided Tour of Yamadera

Ascend the steps of Yamadera and follow the path of Matsuo Basho with John Denlinger, a local resident and expert on the history and stories of this ancient mountain temple complex. 

Pottery and Sake in Hirashizmizu

Hirashizmizu is an ancient pottery village at the edge of Yamagata City, surrounded by nature, and today, home to a variety of artisanal shops and traditional craftsmen.

Yamabushi Mountain Monk Training (April to November)

Dive into the mystical world of Shugendo, the ancient religion of mountain worship that first started in Japan here at the Three Sacred Mountains of Dewa.  

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Shonai Cycling

Enjoy the wide open roads and pristine nature of the Shonai Region by bike.