2025 Yamagata Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

I went to "Mane's Pond" in Gifu Prefecture, which became a hot topic on the Internet due to a comment made by the head priest. "Mane's Pond" is Benten Pond at "Sankoji Temple" in Yamagata City, Gifu Prefecture. The temple has more than 200 types of hydrangeas, mainly mountain hydrangeas, and is also known as the "Mountain Temple of Hydrangeas." "Mane's Pond (Benten Pond)," which imitates "Monet's Pond," is filled with more than 20 colorful koi fish, creating a landscape that looks like a painting. ⛩️ Name: Sankoji Temple 📍 Address: 671-1 Tominaga, Yamagata City, Gifu Prefecture 501-2257 #Gifu Prefecture #Couple Trip #Mane's Pond #Monet's Pond #Sankoji Temple

1. Address: 671-1 Tominaga, Yamagata City, Gifu Prefecture Recommended point: Mountain hydrangea temple. There are 9,000 mountain hydrangeas of over 140 varieties in the temple grounds. Rating: ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎ #Hydrangea #HydrangeaTemple #LuckyDogTrip 2. Address: Recommended point: Rating: 3. Address: Recommended point: Rating: Address: Recommended point: Rank: 2. Address: Recommended point: Rank: 3. Address: Recommended point: Rank:

About 15 minutes north from Gifu City, in Yamagata City, cherry trees are planted along the Toba River. There are an astounding 570 cherry trees! They are planted over a 3km stretch, and the scenery is spectacular. The riverside is a cycling road, so there are few people and no one laying out their sheets to enjoy the cherry blossoms, which has the added benefit of making it easier to take beautiful photos. There is a parking lot in the park, so why not visit by car or motorbike? #cherryblossoms #GifuPrefecture #YamagataCity

This time, we will introduce strawberry picking spots in Yamagata City, Gifu! This is Mitoka Experience Farm, which can be reached by car from Gifu city in just under an hour. There is also a cafe, so even those who do not pick fruit can enjoy it! Strawberry picking is held from November to early June, so we recommend checking and booking on the official website! Facility name: Mitoka Experience Farm 📍Address: 726-1 Ogura, Yamagata City, Gifu Prefecture 501-2124 #0 yen trip February 2025

"Toko-ji" is a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect with a history of over 500 years. You should definitely go see the autumn leaves when the "Enkianthus camphorata" turns bright red. The night illumination period creates a fantastic atmosphere. It runs for about 5 days. Numbered tickets are distributed, and food trucks and other food trucks are available in the parking lot, so you can kill time. There are about 8 types of goshuin, including seasonal goshuin. The price is 500 yen. The scenery changes depending on the season, so it's a temple you'll want to visit even outside of autumn. #Toko-ji [Toko-ji] ◆Address: 618-41 Ogura, Yamagata City, Gifu Prefecture ◆Phone number: 0581-36-3005

Kanzaki River, which flows through Yamagata City, Gifu Prefecture, is a hidden gem with clear water and natural scenery✨ The beautiful scenery along the river changes with the seasons, and you can enjoy a different look every time you visit🥹 In spring, new green leaves sprout, and the green reflected on the river surface shows a vibrant beauty, and in summer, the coolness of the clear stream and the crystal clear water heals visitors😉 In autumn, the autumn leaves color the riverbanks, and in winter, the silent snow scenery calms the mind. The charm of Kanzaki River is its highly transparent water quality. The water of the river flowing through the mountains is very clear and so beautiful that you can see the bottom of the river. This clear water gives visitors negative ions and makes them feel the energy of nature. It is also popular with fishing enthusiasts, and one of the attractions is that you can catch river fish depending on the season. In addition, since Kanzaki River is not a major tourist destination, it is rarely crowded, and you can experience the feeling of having nature all to yourself. It is the perfect place to spend a quiet time away from the hustle and bustle of the city. There is a rumbling waterfall nearby. Please come and see them together😉 +:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-+📍Kanzaki RiverAddress: Katahara, Yamagata City, Gifu Prefecture🕐Opening hours: 24 hours💰Admission fee: Free🅿️Parking: FreeAccess🚗CarTokai Loop Expressway40 minutes from Sekihiromi IC #Photogenic spot #Valley #Gifu sightseeing #Yamagata City #Kanzaki River #Domestic traveltrip

This is a recommended nature spot in Gifu Prefecture 🌱 This is a place that not many people come to, so you can enjoy nature as if you had it all to yourself You can even have a BBQ if you bring your own BBQ set ◎ The water in the river was crystal clear and very beautiful 💮 However, the stairs and slopes leading down to the river are steep and a little dangerous, so you should be careful with small children. #0 yen trip

A spot in Gifu where hydrangeas are in full bloom right now 📍671-1 Tominaga, Yamagata City, Gifu Prefecture 501-2257 The hydrangeas at Sankoji Temple in Yamagata City are in full bloom☺️ The hydrangeas blooming around Mane Pond are famous, and the location of the pond and hydrangeas was quite beautiful The parking lot can accommodate about 15-20 cars, so there is plenty of space The entrance to the parking lot can only be entered and exited from one side at a time, but there is someone to guide you, so you don't have to worry! There are quite a lot of hydrangeas on the temple grounds, and although there are many visitors, you can still enjoy them at a leisurely pace! #Gifu #hydrangeas

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