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

Yamagata in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4479
1 night at 3-star hotel
Yamagata in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4479
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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.

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.

Airports near Yamagata

Airlines serving Yamagata

Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (703 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (959 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (49 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (28 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (214 reviews)
Air China
Good (30 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (257 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (605 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (830 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (129 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (1,598 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (4 reviews)
Peach
Good (52 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Yamagata

Most booked hotels in Yamagata

Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,082+
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,333+
Tendo Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,998+
Zao Shiki no Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,685+
Takinoyu Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,579+
Shouhakutei Azumaso
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,998+

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 ₹ 1,130 and ₹ 1,506. 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, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 ₹ 1,130 and ₹ 1,506. 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, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.