1. About Yonezawa

  2. Tourism Spots

  3. History

  4. Yonezawa Cuisine

  5. Festivals

  6. Onsen
  7. 米織物

    Souvenirs & Crafts

  8. Activities

  9. Nature & Flowers

  10. Ski Resorts

  11. Hiking

  12. Upon arrival in Yonezawa

  1. Tourism Spots

  2. Famous and Historic Spots

  3. Museums

  4. Local Crafts and Specialties

  5. Activities

  6. Yonezawa Beef

  7. Hot Spring Inns

  8. Hotels and Accommodation

  9. Tourism Information Center

  10. Historical Figures

  1. Tourism Pamphlet Download

  2. Experience Yonezawa through video

  3. Yonezawa Photo Gallery

  1. Sōmokutō Public Lecture: “Perspectives on Mem…

  2. Notice of Road Closure: Nishiazuma Sky Valley…

  3. moreTOHOKU Presents: A 2-Day Journey to Exper…

  4. Autumn Foliage Report for Tengendai and Mt. N…

  5. Ramen Prefecture, Soba Kingdom” Festiva…

  6. Notice of Extended Operation for the Tengenda…

  7. Autumn’s Special Gift! “150th Anniversa…

  8. Autumn Foliage Information for Tengendai and …

  9. A Fusion of Samurai History and Goshuin Cultu…

  10. 4th Yonezawa Meat Battle – Showdown for the 4…

  11. A Journey Through Nostalgic Memories and Musi…

  12. Public Lecture & Corporate Training Semin…

Activities

Welcome to Yonezawa

Otaka Poppo

Otaka Poppo Painting

The otaka poppo is a wooden figure carved in the shape of a hawk and it it considered one of Yonezawa's traditional crafts. You can paint a figure of your own at workshops like Yozan.

Weaving & Dyeing

Wakuwaku-kan Fabric Weaving and Dyeing

Weave with a traditional loom and use safflower, indigo, and other such dyes to create beautiful patterns on fabric.

Quilts

Quiltmaking

This form of quiltmaking was a job that the wives of lower-class samurai of the Uesugi clan once performed. Have fun making your very own quilt at this workshop. Beginners are welcome!