About Shigi no yachinuma (man-made lake)

♦A concource of the lakeside with a heavy grouth of skunk cabbage.
Shigi no Yachinuma is a lake tranquilly stood on the way to Zao hot spring. The view of the lakeside, blowing wind across the lake, and everything make you feel good in there. There is a tennis court on the lakeside to enjoy the atomosphere of summer resort. This place if highly recommended for those who want to enjoy walking.
It is prohibited to go inside the lakeside by car. The parking located 5 minutes walk away from the lake.



Details Shigi no yachinuma (man-made lake)



Address:1980 Ohmoriyama Ogura, Kaminoyama city, Yamagata
Telephone:023-694-9518
Parking:(free) 100 cars

Access to Shigi no yachinuma (man-made lake)

Access:20 minutes from Yamagata highway Zao IC via Nishi zao Kogen line toward Zao hot spring.


Sightseeing in Yamagata
Spring:Cherry blossoms are at their best from April.
Summer:Hot. Visiting hamlet is recommended.
Fall:Beauty of the leaves when turned in autum. Imoni festivals everywhere!
Winter:Freezing cold with snow, and the trees will be coverd with them and ice.
Snow:Cold, but not as delicous as shaved ice.


Gotta eat them!
Cherries:70% of cherries in Japan are produced in Yamagata Prefecture.
La France pears:The queen of the fruits is also Yamagata's best production.
Yonezawa Beef:As known as "Matsuzaka" of the west, and "Yonezawa" of the east.
Imoni:One of the local dishes of Yamagata which beef soup and taro roots are boiled and seasoned together.
Soba:Buckwheat noodles.
Cold ramen:Yamagata is the birthplace for cold ramen; the chinese noodle.


About Yamagata info. About Yamagata info.
Yamagata info is the web site to introduce Yamagata Prefecture of Japan, mainly about the tourist attractions and hot springs which may help those who are planning on a trip to Yamagata.
The place where beautiful Japanese nature and unique culture still remain.


Map of Yamagata Japan.
Map of Yamagata Japan.


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To use the hot spring and tourist information, please confirm with the local institutions.