Tsuruoka

Proud recipient of the 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award, placing us among the top 10% of experiences worldwide. Please note that even if you select “Tour Language: English(written),” the driver speaks Japanese only. Communication will be supported using a translation app, and English tour ...

• Sankyo Soko Storehouse
• Former Honma Family Residence
• Hiyoriyama Park
• Sakata Seafood Market
• 16 Rakaniwa Rock

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Yamagata! Well-known for its hot springs and scenic views, Yamagata is a wonderful place to immerse yourself in Japanese culture. Yamagata City is a cosmopolitan hub...

• Risshaku-ji Temple
• Yamadera Basho Memorial Hall
• Yamagata castle
• Tendo
• Kaminoyama Castle

• Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Tsuruoka and Dewa-Sanzan! Tsuruoka is region has an absolute treasure trove of hidden gems to explore. If you’re searching for the chance to refresh your mind, body,...

• Mt. Haguro
• Hagurosan Five-Story Pagoda
• Gassan Shrine
• Dewasanzan Historical Museum
• Yudonosan Shrine
• Tsuruoka Park

• Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Eat your way through Tsuruoka, Japan's first UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy: dadacha-mame beans, Sakata seafood and a local sake brewery.

Hike up Mt. Haguro's 2,446 sacred stone steps through a majestic cedar forest. See Eastern Japan's only National Treasure pagoda and stop at a mountainside tea house accessible only to hikers.

A 2,446-step stone stairway through thousand-year cedars to a thatched shrine, a night in a pilgrim lodge, and the vegetarian mountain cooking of the ascetics.

Experience Tsuruoka's nightlife on a guided tour. Explore the city's bar and izakaya streets, order drinks and food at three venues and pay directly, while learning about the local culture.

Explore Mount Yudono, one of the three Holy Mountains of Dewa, with over 1,000 years of history. Experience the training of Yamabushi, including waterfall asceticism and sacred rituals.

Yamadera, or Risshaku-ji Temple, is a must-visit Buddhist landmark nestled in the mountains of northeastern Japan. This guided tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the temple's rich history and spiritual significance as you navigate its stone stairway. Discover the origins of Yamadera, walk a...

• Risshaku-ji Temple

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

・Perfect for Beginners – Full instruction and guide support. ・Relax and paddle through the beautiful natural scenery of Lake Shirakawa. ・Take home unforgettable memories with complimentary digital photos.

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.