Holy Mountains, Hiking, and Museums: 8 Things To Do in Yamagata
From mountain-top temple Yamadera to Dewa’s three sacred peaks, mountains remain at the heart of Yamagata’s unique identity.
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From mountain-top temple Yamadera to Dewa’s three sacred peaks, mountains remain at the heart of Yamagata’s unique identity.
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