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Kahoku

#2159 among destinations in Japan

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Local name: 河北町 Population: 17.9 thous. (2019)Area: 20.25 mi²Coordinates: 38°25'25"N, 140°18'47"E
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YamagataJapan

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Nearby attractions include: Dewazakura Museum of Art, Aterazawa Tateyama Castle, Higashine, Murayama.

  • dewazakura museum of art tendo6 miSE
    Art museum, Museum

    Dewazakura Museum of Art, Tendo

    153 min walk • Dewazakura Museum of Art opened in Tendō, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan in 1988. Owned and operated by the Dewazakura Sake Brewery Corporation, the collection focuses on traditional Japanese and Korean arts and crafts, including ceramics, paintings, and calligraphy.

  • aterazawa tateyama castle oe5.8 miSW
    Forts and castles

    Aterazawa Tateyama Castle, Ōe

    149 min walk • Aterazawa Tateyama Castle was a Sengoku period yamashiro-style Japanese castle located in what is now part of the town of Ōe, Yamagata Prefecture in the Tohoku region of Japan.

  • higashine4.2 miE
    City

    Higashine

    109 min walk • One of the must-visit attractions in Higashine is the Yama-dera temple complex, a serene and sacred site that dates back to the 9th century. Perched on a mountainside, the temple complex is comprised of several buildings and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding...

  • murayama5.7 miNE
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    Murayama

    146 min walk • One of Murayama's most iconic landmarks is the Yudonosan Shrine, located at the base of Mount Yudono. This sacred site is part of the Three Mountains of Dewa, a spiritual pilgrimage route that has been traveled by worshippers for centuries.

  • sagae3.9 miSW
    City

    Sagae

    100 min walk • One of the most popular attractions in Sagae is the beautiful Chokai Mountain, a dormant volcano that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can hike through the lush forests and meadows, taking in the fresh mountain air and enjoying the...

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