Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Yamagata deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Yamagata

Yamagata in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4993
1 night at 3-star hotel
Yamagata in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4993
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 Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, 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 Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Yamagata

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Airlines serving Yamagata

Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,403 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (442 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (729 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (196 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (471 reviews)
STARLUX Airlines
Excellent (161 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (10 reviews)
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Where to stay in Yamagata

Average rates range from around ₹ 9,732 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 12,263 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Guesthouse Mintaro Hut and Takasagoya Ryokan.

Where to stay in popular areas of Yamagata

Most booked hotels in Yamagata

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Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,519+
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Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,815+
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Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,811+
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Tendo Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,411+
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Zao Kokusai Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,604+
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Shouhakutei Azumaso
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 16,266+
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Hiring a car in Yamagata

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567.

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