Yamagata Shi

Yamagata is the prefectural capital of prefecture. , the largest ski resort in Tohoku that doubles as a hot spring resort, is within city limits, but it's 40 minutes away bus and covered in a separate article.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Mount Chitose and Tohoku Central Hospital for Public School Teachers.

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Yamagata Shi

Latitude
38.2491° or 38° 14′ 57″ north
Longitude
140.3727° or 140° 22′ 22″ east
Population
251,000
Elevation
285 metres (935 feet)
Open location code
8RC269XF+J3
Geo­Names ID
2110552
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In Other Languages

“Yamagata Shi” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: やまがたし
  • Japanese: ヤマガタシ
  • Japanese: 山形
  • Japanese: 山形市

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Yamagata Grand Hotel and Yamagata Kokusai Hotel.

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