Why go
- Prefecture of Japan.
- Served by Shonai Airport (SYO).
History
Yamagata Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku region of Honshu. It has a population of 1,005,926 and an area of 9,325 km2. Its neighbours are Akita Prefecture to the north, Miyagi Prefecture to the east, Fukushima Prefecture to the south, and Niigata Prefecture to the southwest.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (Embraer 170, CRJ) · 2 routes: Osaka*, Tokyo
- Fuji Dream Airlines JH (Embraer 170) · 1 route: Nagoya
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- All Nippon Airways NH (A320, 737-800, 767) · 1 route: Tokyo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Shonai Airport (SYO); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GAJ has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Yamagata. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.