Hotels in Yamagata, Japan

Yamagata is a mountainous region in northern Japan, famous for its hot springs, ski slopes, and fruit orchards. Winters are cold and snowy-expect temps around 20°F (-6°C)-so hit the slopes at Zao Onsen Ski Resort, where you can see the 'snow monsters' (ice-covered trees). Summers are mild with highs near 82°F (28°C), perfect for hiking up to Yamadera Temple, a 1,000-year-old cliffside complex, or picking sweet cherries at local farms.