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Yamagata 8 Hour Private Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle 1
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By Japan Guide Agency
Free cancellation available
Price is P 61,156 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Arriving in Yamagata and want to explore the region with ease? This private tour is perfect for you! With a government-licensed English-speaking guide and a private vehicle, discovering Yamagata is effortless.

    Yamagata is a hidden gem of northern Japan, rich in sacred mountains, historic hot springs and refined culture. Begin at Yamadera Risshaku-ji, the breathtaking mountain temple whose stone steps climb through cedar forest to a hall with sweeping valley views, immortalized by the poet Basho. Stroll through Kajo Park, the grounds of former Yamagata Castle, and the elegant 1916 Bunshokan.

    Enjoy famous hot-spring towns: the milky waters of Zao Onsen and the nostalgic gas-lamp streets of Ginzan Onsen. Take in the swift Mogami River, hilltop Kaminoyama Castle, and art at the Yamagata Museum of Art.

    Choose 3 to 4 highlights to match your interests, with a knowledgeable local guide. This flexible 8-hour tour shows you the very best of Yamagata at your own pace.

Activity location

  • Yamadera Senju-in Temple
    • 4753 Yamadera
    • 999-3301, Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Yamagata Station
    • 1 1
    • 990-0039, Yamagata, Yamagata, Japan

Check availability

Van (Up to 7 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Van (Up to 7 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
P 71,079.60 x 1 AdultP 71,079.60
Total
Price is P 71,079.60
Until Fri, Aug 14

Minivan (Up to 4 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Minivan (Up to 4 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
P 66,348.65 x 1 AdultP 66,348.65
Total
Price is P 66,348.65
Until Fri, Aug 14

Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
P 61,156.15 x 1 AdultP 61,156.15
Total
Price is P 61,156.15
Until Fri, Aug 14

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'Itinerary' list.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under Itinerary

Know before you book

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
  • Please contact us should you need a child or infant seat.

Activity itinerary

Yamadera Senju-in Temple

  • 40m
Visit Yamadera (Risshaku-ji), a mountain temple founded in 860 AD. Your guide leads you up the stone steps through ancient cedar forest to the Godaido hall, where you enjoy sweeping views over the valley made famous by the poet Matsuo Basho.

Kajo Park

  • 30m
Visit Kajo Park, the grounds of former Yamagata Castle. Your guide walks you past the reconstructed Honmaru-Ichimonji gate and stone moats. It is a peaceful green space and one of the area's most beautiful cherry-blossom spots in spring.

Kaminoyama Castle

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit Kaminoyama Castle, a picturesque reconstructed hilltop castle in a historic onsen town. Inside are local history exhibits, and from the top you enjoy panoramic views over the Yamagata basin and surrounding mountains.

Yamagata Museum of Art

  • 30m
Discover the Yamagata Museum of Art, home to French Impressionist masterpieces alongside Japanese and regional works. Set in a tranquil garden near the castle park, it offers a relaxed cultural finale to your tour.

Risshaku-ji Temple

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Founded in the 9th century, Yamadera's sub-temples dot the slopes of Mt. Hoshu just 25 minutes from the city. A 1,000-step ascent through a mystic cedar forest brings you to the temple complex at the summit, with gorgeous views that are considered among the best in northern Japan. Fall is a wonderful time to visit Yamadera Temple. The colorful foliage of the surrounding forest and the mild temperatures help make the climb to the top a joy

Yamadera Basho Memorial Hall

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Founded in the 9th century, Yamadera's sub-temples dot the slopes of Mt. Hoshu just 25 minutes from the city. A 1,000-step ascent through a mystic cedar forest brings you to the temple complex at the summit, with gorgeous views that are considered among the best in northern Japan.

Tendo

  • 15m
Tendo is Yamagata's fruit mecca, home to vast orchards of apples, peaches, pears, and of course, cherries. It's also one of the prefecture's premier hot spring resorts, with many outdoor baths. For fans of shogi, Japanese chess, the town produces the vast majority of Japan's game pieces. Their creation is a highly developed local craft dating back hundreds of years. Read more about - Yamagata & Yamadera Customized Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide - https://www.viator.com/tours/Yamagata-Prefecture/Yamagata-Yamadera-6hr-Private-Trip-with-Licensed-Guide/d50150-92136P338?mcid=56757

Location

Activity location

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    Yamadera Senju-in Temple
    • 4753 Yamadera
    • 999-3301, Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Yamagata Station
    • 1 1
    • 990-0039, Yamagata, Yamagata, Japan

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