Yamagata travel guide
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You're Going to Love Yamagata
With a population of 254,538, Yamagata is the largest city in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Yamagata to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Yamagata
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Yamagata in August, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Yamagata, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.
How to Get to Yamagata
Plane
When flying to Yamagata, you’ll arrive at Yamagata Junmachi (GAJ), which is located 20 km from the city centre.
Train
The train station in Yamagata is called Yamagata, and is located 4 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Yamagata is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 288 km from Yamagata. You’ll find branches of Relax Rent A Car and Alamo, among others, in Tokyo.
Airlines serving Yamagata
Where to stay in popular areas of Yamagata
Most booked hotels in Yamagata
Hiring a car in Yamagata
Expect to pay ₹ 94 per litre in Yamagata (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,131 and ₹ 1,508. The most frequently booked car type in Yamagata is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.