Yamagata Basin

Yamagata Basin is a valley in , and has an elevation of 93 metres. Yamagata Basin is situated near the locality , as well as near .
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  • Type: Valley with an elevation of 93 metres
  • Description: valley in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
  • Also known as: “Murayama Basin”, “Yamagata-bonchi”, “Yamagata-heiya”, “山形盆地断層帯”, and “村山盆地”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Takatama Station and Uyō-Gakuen College.

Railway station
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is a railway station in the city…

College
Uyo Gakuen College is a private university in Tendo, Yamagata, , established in 1982.

Railway station
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is a railway station in the city…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nakayama and Tendo.

Town
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is a town located in , Japan. is situated 4½ km west of Yamagata Basin.

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is a city in , , known for exactly…

Town
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is a town located in , Japan. is situated 8 km southwest of Yamagata Basin.

Yamagata Basin

Latitude
38.33333° or 38° 20′ north
Longitude
140.33333° or 140° 20′ east
Elevation
93 metres (305 feet)
Open location code
8RC288MM+88
Geo­Names ID
2110555
Wiki­data ID
Q11468462
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Japanese—“Yamagata Basin” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Yamagata Bonchi”
  • Japanese: “山形盆地”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Takadama and Terazu.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Minami-Dewa Station and Tendō Station.

Yamagata: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Yamagata and Sakata.

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