They changed their clan name from Shiba to Mogami and expanded their rule over the region. At the same time, the Date Clan, which was based in the north of present day Fukushima prefecture, advanced through the south of what is now known as Miyagi prefecture into the Okitama region of Yamagata. They then relocated the base of their clan to the Okitama region during the Warring States Period. The Date clan achieved the height of their power during the rule of Date Masamune, who was born in Yonezawa Castle in During the era of Date Masamune, the Date clan became the reigning Feudal Lords of the region of South Oushu, composed of the Okitama region, southern Miyagi Prefecture, and all of Fukushima prefecture except the Hamadori area.
Feudal lord Uesugi Kagekatsu was part of the Western Army that lost the decisive battle of Sekigahara, the result of which led to the creation of the Tokugawa Shogunate, the final feudal regime to rule over Japan. After the battle, he was forced to leave Aizu for Okitama in Uesugi Kagekatsu and his retainer Naoe Kanetsugu then devoted themselves to the administration of the Okitama region.
Due to the successes of the Tokugawa Shogunate, all of Yamagata prefecture with the exception of the Okitama Region and also southern Akita prefecture came under the rule of the great feudal lord Mogami Yoshiaki.
However, in an order by the shogunate confiscated the land from Mogami Clan. The area once ruled by the Mogami Clan was divided into regions controlled by feudal lords close to the Tokugawa Shogunate and other regions under direct control of the Tokugawa Shogunate itself. On the other hand, while the Torii Clan was initially appointed to rule Yamagata, their reign was short lived and the rulers of Yamagata changed 13 times by the end of the era of the Tokugawa Shogunate.
The haiku master, Basho , wrote about his travels in this remote region in the late 17th century in his work Oku no hoshomichi The Narrow Road to the Deep North and composed a famous poem at Yamadera. Shonai Airport has flights to Tokyo, Osaka and Sapporo. Buses from Yamagata Airport to downtown Yamagata take about 45 minutes. The journey from Tokyo to Yamagata is 2 hours, 47 minutes. There are highway buses from Yamagata Station to Sendai 1 hour , Niigata 3 hours, 45 minutes and overnight to Tokyo 6 hours.
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Winter Happiness in Zao, Yamagata Prefecture. If you do, you will need non-slip boots or crampons, since the snow and ice will make things a little harder. Godaido, built by Annen, a disciple of Jikaku Daishi, is a spectacular spot from where you can overlook the town of Yamadera from the cliff of the temple.
Looking down at the beautiful scenery full of nature , you will feel the tiredness of the climb fade away. Mount Haguro, in Tsuruoka City, is a peak of meters. The approach, awarded three stars by the Michelin Green Guide Japan, is a stone stair-path surrounded by cedar trees over years old. The atmosphere is quiet and mysterious. On the way to the summit, you can visit the national treasure Haguroyama Five-story Pagoda, the oldest tower in Tohoku, and the Ninosaka Chaya, a resting area with a great view where you can enjoy hand-made rice cakes and other snacks.
The stone steps are engraved with patterns outlining lotus flowers and sake bottles. Legend says that if you find 33 of these engravings, your wish will come true. The hike to the top will take about one hour, and it will take 40 minutes to one hour to walk back down. Those you may not be comfortable with the hike can opt to ride the bus that runs to the summit. The Mogami Gorge in the middle reaches of the canyon is a popular boating spot.
The Mogami River Basho Line is a course that slowly goes down the river , over 12 km in about one hour. During the winter , from December to March, heated Japanese tables called kotatsu are loaded onto the boats, providing a unique experience where you can enjoy the snowy winter views while also keeping warm.
At the final stop, Kawanoeki Mogamikyo Kusanagi, there's a cafeteria where you can enjoy some of the local foods and pick up a memento from the souvenir shop. Yamagata has prepared buckwheat noodles for a long time. Ita- soba , mainly used in the inland areas like Mogami and Murayama, is characterized by its strong texture and rich aroma. The servings are displayed in a large wooden box. In Oishida City, Obanazawa city, and Murayama City, in the Murayama region, there are districts called Soba Kaido, where famous soba shops gather, and soba lovers visit from all over the country.
Take a stroll around and compare the different noodles. Yonezawa Beef is a special brand of beef that flourished mostly in the Okishima District, the southeastern part of Yamagata Prefecture. Yonezawa Beef comes from a black-haired cattle of Japanese cattle that are raised and fattened in Okishima. Only those cattle that meet the very strict requirements are certified, such as never having given birth to offspring, and being at least 32 months old. It will be easy to know where you can safely enjoy high-quality Yonezawa beef, as the Yonezawa Beef Brand Promotion Council issues certificates and decorative pieces to selected stores.
In addition to sukiyaki and steak specialty stores, there are many other kinds of restaurants hamburgers, skewers, croquettes in Yonezawa where you can enjoy Yonezawa beef at a reasonable price. On the first floor, there is a corner where you can learn about the making of rice crackers in the Shonai region, as well as the history of Oranda Senbei rice crackers. For souvenirs, we recommend the Minna no Oranda Waiwai Pack, 51 packs of two different kinds of Oranda Senbei rice crackers.
The facility also holds a senbei-making experience, where you can bake the senbei dough yourself and season it to your liking. Tendo City is suitable for grape cultivation thanks to its long daylight hours and low rainfall. It has a sweet taste and the light, mellow aroma of grapes. There is also a line of wines made from Yamagata's specialty pear, La France.
In addition to selling wines, Tendo Winery also offers tours by appointment where you can experience the manufacturing process, plus sample products.
Fuki-mame is a famous Yamagata confection made from green peas. You can buy Fuki-mame uncooked, or cooked in a vacuum pack that will preserve their freshness and flavor for a long time and is perfect for a souvenir. Other popular products are the elegantly sweet Fukito Manju, made from Fuki-mame, and the lightly salted Butter Dorayaki, a combination of Fuki-mame and butter.
S-PAL Yamagata, a shopping center directly connected to JR Yamagata Station, is a five-story complex with fashion stores , restaurants, cosmetics, and drug stores.
They have everything you need, from souvenirs, to travel essentials. The second floor is lined up with famous confectioneries, pickles, soba noodles, local craft, and more, from all over Yamagata.
Nanukamachi Gotenzeki is located in Nanukamachi, a scenic shopping area in Yamagata City where unique cafes and shops line the roads. In the center of the town lie an impressive warehouse and buildings that were built in the Edo period and that resemble a Machiya, an old merchant quarter.
The waterway that runs along the building is a restored canal from years ago that was used for domestic agriculture. Here you will find tea shops, soba shops, general stores, and cafes. This area is perfect for lunch. You can also enjoy it simply by walking among the Japanese-style buildings. About 7 minutes by taxi from Yamagata Station, Yamagata Marugoto-kan Beni-no-kura is a warehouse owned by the Marutani Hasegawa family, merchants of one of Yamagata's specialties, safflower.
Consisting of a pure white plaster main building and five warehouses, here you will find the shop Agarashai, which sells Japanese sake and traditional crafts made with rice from Yamagata Prefecture. Zao Onsen Ski Resort boasts incredible snowfall and high-quality powder snow, and it's one of Japan's leading ski resorts.
Every year, many people go there to enjoy winter activities. With 14 slopes, 12 courses, and a maximum gliding distance of about 10km, it's a large resort ideal for beginners and experts alike.
The most fascinating thing for skiers is to enjoy their descent while admiring the beautiful shapes created by the rime on trees. These natural sculptures are also known as "snow monsters" and when the larger ones can reach up to 10 meters in height. You can admire these shapes also from the Zao Ropeway.
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