Yamagata is called the “Food Kingdom” of Japan, and for good reason. If you’re looking for warm, wholesome dishes that feel l...
Heavenly vegetarian cuisine developed by mountain priests
Stay at a temple overnight and try Shojin Ryori, a vegetarian cuisine eaten by Buddhist monks, at Dewa Sanzan in Yamagata Pre...
The landscape of mountains, rivers and rice fields are ingrained in the very nature of the people and culture of Yamagata. Th...
Dewa Sanzan is a combination of three sacred peaks in Yamagata Prefecture. The only peak accessible during the heavy winter s...