Yamagata Wine Cave will open on April 22, 2023 at the Kaminoyama Onsen Tourist Information Center. At the counter inside the store, you can enjoy 12 types of wine by the glass made by wineries in the city for around \600 to \1,200.
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Cherry blossoms flowering situation
The cherry blossoms in Kaminoyama are in full bloom now. They bloomed earlier than usual this year.
Cherry blossom forecast (2)
The Yamagata Local Meteorological Observatory announced on March 31 that
cherry blossoms have bloomed in Yamagata City. It was the earliest since
observations began in 1953.
Cherry blossoms in Kaminoyama City are expected to bloom soon.
Cherry blossom forecast
This year's cherry blossoms are expected to bloom two weeks earlier than
usual, making it a record-breaking season.
The best time to see them is expected to be around early April.
Yamagata Wine Bar 2023
Yamagata Wine Bar 2023 will be held on July 1.
This event is the largest wine event in Tohoku where you can enjoy wine
using grapes from Kaminoyama and unique wines from inside and outside Yamagata
Prefecture.
Bycycle rental
The Kaminoyama Onsen Tourist Information Center has started renting bicycles.
Advance reservations are not possible, so please check the availiability
at the counter before using.
The Zao Echo Line
The Zao Echo Line is scheduled to open at 11:00 on Friday, April 21, 2023. The free shuttle bus Green Echo for Zao Okama sightseeing will also start moving from this time.
Cherry blossoms
The best time to see cherry blossoms in Kaminoyama City is from mid-April to late April.
Hinamatsuri Festival
The Kaminoyama Hinamatsuri Festival 2023 is being held at Kaminoyama Castle and Yamada-ya in Narage-syuku.
Kasedori Festival
Kasedori Festival was held normally on February 11th for the first time in three years.