Exploring Yamadera and Drinking with Friendly Japanese Locals in Tohoku!

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Shizuka visits Northern Tohoku region and spends a day in Yamagata, where she explores the stunning scenery and makes friends with locals.

She visits the scenic temple Yamadera. 1000 stones step lead to the top of the mountain where the visitors are rewarded with some of the most breathtaking views of the autumn foliage in Japan. After the hike, Shizuka stops by Enzou, a local restaurant, where they serve Yamagata’s specialty: Ita soba aka soba on a board.

The adventure continues in Yamagata city, where Shizuka sets out to explore the city’s nightlife. She visits three authentic izakaya restaurants in Hottonaru Yokocho, where visitors can truly get a grasp of Yamagata’s flavors after dark. Diving into Yamagata’s scrumptious seasonal specialties and locally brewed sake, Shizuka meets some of the friendliest locals and together, they enjoy an exciting night full of laughter and good food!

FEATURED FOODS:
Ita soba
Konnyaku
Jingisukan
Dondonyaki

LOCATION:
Yamadera Temple
4456-1 Yamadera, Yamagata, 999-3301
〒999-3301 山形県山形市山寺４４５６−１
https://goo.gl/maps/uaPgqLYN22qG5kEf9

Enzou
4273-1 Yamadera, Yamagata, 999-3301
〒999-3301 山形県山形市山寺4273-1
https://goo.gl/maps/PYoJdr5rj51m2gHL7

Hottonaru Yokocho
2 Chome-1-14-6 Nanukamachi, Yamagata, 990-0042
〒990-0042 山形県山形市七日町２丁目１−14-6
https://goo.gl/maps/7suZnMJfH5dfHxDZ6

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
0:54 Yamadera Temple
2:53 Enzou Restaurant
3:35 Ita Soba
5:28 Konnyaku
6:27 Hottonaru Yokocho
7:13 Mocchan
10:46 Yumehana
13:28 Outro
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