FLAVOR AND FUN
Snow Country Yamagata, The Land of Fine Dining
With its mountains, rivers, oceans, and vast plains, Yamagata’s pristine nature fosters the perfect environment for growing only the finest ingredients that make Yamagata’s delectable cuisine something truly unique. Among its well-known exports, Yamagata`s sake and wine are especially popular both domestically and overseas, with Yamagata wine being highly acclaimed at the International Wine Challenge (IWC) in recent years. Thanks to its geographic location, Yamagataʼs winter and summer climates serve as key factors in the high quality of its alcohol production, and the prefecture offers a rich variety of unique flavors and products. Many of Yamagata’s high-quality produce goods are highly sought out by foodies and are only available seasonally, such as Yonezawa beef, Yamagata cherries, watermelons, grapes, LaFrance pears, and apples. Experience one of the worldʼs finest centers for gastronomy, all here in Yamagata!
