Castle tourism in Yamagata Prefecture

Yamagata Prefecture, home to the Ou Mountains and the Dewa Sanzan Mountains, is a hot spring country with hot springs gushing out in every city, town, and village within the prefecture. There are also many famous hot spring areas such as Zao Onsen and Ginzan Onsen. It is also known for its heavy snowfall, and is famous for its skiing in Zao and its frost-covered trees in winter. You can also enjoy gourmet foods such as cherries and Yonezawa beef. Don't forget to check out Risshakuji Temple, also known as ``Mountain Temple,'' and the Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium, which is famous for its jellyfish. Many historical spots remain, including Uesugi Shrine in Yonezawa City, spots related to Uesugi Kenshin, and Yamagata Castle, owned by the Mogami clan.