Yamagata Shi
Yamagata is the prefectural capital of Yamagata prefecture. Zao Onsen, 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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Mount Chitose and Tohoku Central Hospital for Public School Teachers.
Yamagata Shi
Latitude
38.2491° or 38° 14′ 57″ northLongitude
140.3727° or 140° 22′ 22″ eastPopulation
251,000Elevation
285 metres (935 feet)Open location code
8RC269XF+J3GeoNames ID
2110552
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Satellite Map
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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”
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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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