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Yamagata

Most "like" acquired photo in Instagram

We introduced the information and photo of Tohoku' attractive spots this blog. In addition to that we regulary posted the photos in Instagram . Today we introduced the ranking of "like" acquired photo (>10) in +Google for your reference. <Ranked 5th> </ranked>…

Most "+1" acquired photo in +Google

We introduced the information and photo of Tohoku' attractive spots this blog. In addition to that we regulary posted the summery of each article and photo in +Google. Today we introduced the ranking of "+1" acquired photo (>10) in +Google…

Ginzan Onsen, envoking nostalgic atmosphere of old days Japan

<Famous photo spot looking over town center> Ginzan Onsen (銀山温泉) is a secluded hot spring town located in the mountains of Yamagata. This area originally developed for silver mining town in old days about 500 years ago. And now it is better known as one of the prettiest hot spri</famous>…

(Update) Yamadera scenery in March

We introduced Yamadera, a scenic temple located near Yamagata City as below article. www.tohoku-guide.com Today, we update some of the picture we took in March. The snow was not covered with most area in hiking course. <Panoramic view over the main temple> <The cliff where the deck house stand on> <…</the></panoramic>

Dewa Sanzan, three sacred mountains having longest history of mountain worship

Dewa Sanzan (出羽三山) are three sacred mountains in Yamagata in Tohoku. The mountains are named Haguro-san, Gas-san and Yudono-san. Each mountain has a shrine on or near its peak and remain culture of mountain worship. Haguro-san represen…

Yamadera, most famous and celebrated temple in Tohoku area

Yamadera (山寺) is a scenic temple located near Yamagata City and most famous and celebrated temple in Tohoku. Founded in 860 and has attracted worshipers since then as a temple for ending bad relationship. The temples official name is Ris…

Zao, largest snow resort in Tohoku area

Zao(蔵王) is a volcanic mountain area between Yamagata and Miyagi Prefectures in Tohoku. On the Yamagata side, the hot spring, Zao Onsen offer country's most acidic thermal waters. In winter, Zao Onsen become leading ski resort and one of …