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Where is Yamagata, Japan?

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Yamagata is a city in northern Japan, located in Yamagata Prefecture in the Tohoku region on the island of Honshu. It lies west of Sendai and north of Fukushima, with Tsuruoka situated to the northwest.

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Where is Yamagata Located?

Yamagata is a city in northern Japan, located in Yamagata Prefecture in the Tohoku region on the island of Honshu. It lies west of Sendai and north of Fukushima, with Tsuruoka situated to the northwest.

The city covers an area of 292.17 sq km (112.80 sq mi) and had a population of approximately 250,000 as of the 2020 census.

Yamagata is known for its mountains and hot springs, with attractions such as Yamagata Castle ruins, Risshaku-ji Temple (Yamadera), Zao Onsen, Mogami River, Kajo Park, and the surrounding Dewa Sanzan mountains.

Yamagata, Japan Facts

CategoryDetails
City NameYamagata
CountryJapan
PrefectureYamagata Prefecture
RegionT艒hoku (Northeastern Japan)
EstablishedApril 1, 1889
PopulationApprox. 250,000 (latest estimate)
Total Area548.55 sq km (211.86 sq mi)
Population DensityAbout 460 people per sq km
Coordinates38.2404掳 N, 140.3633掳 E
Time ZoneJapan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9)
Postal Codes990-xxxx
Area Code+81 23
Major WaterwaysZa艒 River, Mogami River
TransportationJR 艑u Main Line, Yamagata Shinkansen, road networks
Famous ForCherry production, hot springs, and winter sports
Top AttractionsYamagata Castle Ruins, Yamadera Temple, Mogami River cruises, Za艒 Onsen
Official Websitehttps://www.city.yamagata-yamagata.jp

Distance from Yamagata to Major Cities in Japan

  • Yamagata to Sendai 鈥 60 km (37 miles)
  • Yamagata to Fukushima 鈥 130 km (81 miles)
  • Yamagata to Morioka 鈥 250 km (155 miles)
  • Yamagata to Niigata 鈥 200 km (124 miles)
  • Yamagata to Akita 鈥 190 km (118 miles)
  • Yamagata to Tokyo 鈥 330 km (205 miles)
  • Yamagata to Yokohama 鈥 350 km (217 miles)
  • Yamagata to Kawasaki 鈥 340 km (211 miles)
  • Yamagata to Chiba 鈥 380 km (236 miles)
  • Yamagata to Saitama 鈥 310 km (193 miles)
  • Yamagata to Nagoya 鈥 650 km (404 miles)
  • Yamagata to Kyoto 鈥 750 km (466 miles)
  • Yamagata to Osaka 鈥 780 km (485 miles)
  • Yamagata to Kobe 鈥 800 km (497 miles)
  • Yamagata to Hiroshima 鈥 1,050 km (652 miles)
  • Yamagata to Fukuoka 鈥 1,300 km (808 miles)
  • Yamagata to Sapporo 鈥 700 km (435 miles)
  • Yamagata to Aomori 鈥 280 km (174 miles)
  • Yamagata to Hakodate 鈥 500 km (311 miles)
  • Yamagata to Kushiro 鈥 900 km (559 miles)