2025 Tendo Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture A rare foot bath where you can drink the spring water "Ten no Yu" Address📍: 2-1-22 Kamata, Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture A free hidden gem that offers foot baths, hand baths, and drinking spring water. The recommendation here is the rare drinking spring water. Locals take it home in plastic bottles. The large gazebo can seat about 20 people, so it's safe to go with your family. #Hot springs #Foot baths #Hand baths #Drinking spring water #Tendo #Yamagata #Hidden gem

Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture Footbath in the hot spring town "Do no Yu" Access📍: Right in front of Hotel Ohsho "Do no Yu" is adjacent to Hotel Ohsho and can be used free of charge even by non-hotel guests. It's a busy footbath at a large crossroads with a lot of people passing by. It's in a gazebo so you can use it safely even in the rain or snow. #hotspring #footbath #Tendo #Yamagata

Tendo City, Yamagata Footbath at a roadside station "Koma no Yu" Access: Yamagata Bypass/National Route 13 towards Tendo "Koma no Yu" is located on the grounds of the large roadside station Tendo Onsen. It is a footbath shaped like the famous shogi piece, the king. You can enjoy footbaths even in winter, so please bring a towel when you visit the roadside station in Tendo. #Hot springs #Footbath #Roadside station #Yamagata

#Tendo #Yamagata Tendo is known as the city of shogi. I was surprised to see that the inn's mark was a shogi piece! There is a free foot bath near the inn, so I was able to soak my feet in it. Also, the nearby Tendo Park has many lights at your feet, so you can enjoy a very mystical view even at night.

Cherry blossoms bloom at Maizuruyama Park in Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture Maizuru Mountain is full of Somei Yoshino and Edo Higan...etc. Over 2,000 cherry trees, a very spectacular and beautiful place. It's hard to find a parking space during the cherry blossom season😆 I queued for 1 hour and still couldn't find a parking space😵‍💫 Tendo Wuheshan Park has beautiful scenery and a large area. Walking in the park to enjoy the flowers makes me feel comfortable. I will go there again if I have the chance❤️ #Good Places for Parents and Children#Hiking#Flower Viewing Tips#Resident Writer

Located in the hot spring town of Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture, Tendo Hotel is a quintessential ryokan that lives up to its name. After arriving at Narita Airport at 1 PM, I planned to visit an afternoon tea spot in Tokyo, then pass through Utsunomiya and Koriyama before catching the last Shinkansen to check into the hotel past 11 PM. Upon completing the check-in process, I requested a taxi to Yamagata Airport for the next day. However, to my dismay, all taxis were fully booked. Despite contacting several taxi companies, the answer was the same: unavailable. Thankfully, the manager offered to drive me to Tendo Station at 7 AM, and I returned to my room. I considered heading to Sakurambo-Higashine Station, which is closer to Yamagata Airport than Tendo, to catch a taxi there or even walking 45 minutes to the airport if necessary. Since the hot spring was open until midnight, I decided to soak my tired body in the onsen. The outdoor bath featured a beautifully arranged artificial garden, and the quality of the hot spring water was excellent, leaving my body feeling rejuvenated. After about 15 minutes in the onsen, I returned to my room, spent some time relaxing, and fell asleep around 2 AM. I woke up at 5:30 AM, enjoyed a morning onsen, and then headed to breakfast. Breakfast was served in a grand banquet hall, where they even grilled beef for us in the morning. I started with a steak and carefully plated my breakfast, taking about 10 minutes to complete my meal setup. After snapping some photos, I indulged in the delicious breakfast. At 7 AM, I checked out and embarked on my journey. At the station, I unexpectedly managed to catch someone else's reserved taxi and safely arrived at the airport. The hotel room, recently renovated, was in excellent condition, and the mountain view was stunning. The breakfast was delightful, with a variety of dishes that were all delicious. Special thanks to the manager, who made multiple phone calls on my behalf, researched ways to get me to the airport, and even personally ensured my transportation the next day. Thanks to their efforts, I left with wonderful memories. Thank you!

Start from Sendai Rent a car at the airport and head to the fish market in Shiogama Breakfast at the market 📍Location: Shiogama Fish Market →Walk and eat at Matsushima Beach 📍Location: Matsushima Park 📍Location: Entsuin Drive along the national highway to Ginzan Onsen in Yamagata 📍Location: Fujiya After a relaxing bath in the hot spring, head to the night city The night view here is amazing. Get up early in the morning and take a walk. There are walking courses to suit each person's physical ability, so choose a course and walk through the mountains. Soak up negative ions at a beautiful waterfall →Purchase warabimochi at Koshikakean in Tendo City. Purchase Yamagata fruits at the roadside station and head to Sendai Airport 📍Location: Koshikakean We bought fruit, soba noodles, and warabimochi as souvenirs. The night view of Ginzan Onsen is spectacular. #Japan Travel Guide #Ginzan Onsen #Yamagata Tourism #Matsushima Coast #Shiogama City Fish Market #Entsuin Temple #Koshikakean Temple

Yamagata Prefecture is surrounded by mountains, offering lush green views no matter where you are. Among its attractions, Tendo Park in Tendo City stands out, allowing visitors to take in the scenery from its pond and observation deck within the park. Although it was a slightly hot day, I enjoyed strolling around while taking breaks on shaded benches. The park features well-maintained walking paths, making it perfect for a leisurely stroll on sunny days. Climbing the stairs leading to the observation deck reveals stunning autumn foliage, a barbecue area, and even a venue for human shogi matches. If you’re visiting Tendo and have some spare time, be sure to stop by Tendo Park to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

I went to "Suisha Nama Soba" recommended by a friend in Yamagata. I was told that I should definitely try their Tori Chuka, so I went and was impressed by how delicious the ramen was. The restaurant is located along the road about a 15-minute walk from Tendo Station, and has a large parking lot, which shows how popular the restaurant is. I ordered the Tori Chuka for 870 yen. This ramen allows you to taste the chicken broth throughout the soup. The plump chicken, as well as the green onions and chopped seaweed add a nice accent. It was my first time eating Tori Chuka, but it was so delicious that I wanted to eat it again. I went around 12 o'clock and waited about 15 minutes, so if you don't want to wait in line, I recommend avoiding lunchtime! #absolutelyfreetrip #yamagata #yamagatatourism #domestictravel #ramen

Tendo City in Yamagata Prefecture is known for its shogi pieces. There are monuments and postboxes with shogi piece motifs in various places in the city, and it was a fun town just to walk around. The first statue of the king is located just outside Tendo Station. It is a large statue, and the characters are said to have been written by Mr. Habu, a famous professional shogi player. Next to it is a postbox in the shape of a shogi piece. On the road, there are lights in the shape of shogi pieces, and there are many shogi pieces everywhere, whether you look up or down. This is a town that shogi fans should definitely visit. #absolutelyfreetrip #yamagata #yamagatatourism #tendo

A visit to Murayama is a treat for both food lovers and nature enthusiasts. The **pizza shop in Murayama** offers a delightful experience with its freshly baked, flavorful pizzas. The crust is perfectly crispy, and the toppings are abundant, making each bite a savory pleasure. It’s a cozy spot to grab a bite and enjoy some local flavors, and the welcoming atmosphere makes it a great place to relax after exploring the area. After satisfying your appetite, head over to **Tendo Park**, a beautiful and spacious area perfect for a peaceful walk or enjoying the outdoors. With its well-maintained gardens, trees, and open spaces, it offers a relaxing escape and stunning views, especially during the warmer months. The park is perfect for a leisurely stroll or simply enjoying the beauty of nature, making it a must-see in the area. Nearby, a charming **coffee shop** adds to the experience. It’s the ideal spot to unwind after a walk in the park. With a cozy interior and excellent coffee, it offers a warm, inviting atmosphere. The rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the peaceful surroundings make it a perfect place to relax and recharge before continuing your day. The combination of delicious food, scenic beauty, and a great coffee shop makes Murayama and Tendo a wonderful destination for a day trip. Whether enjoying a tasty pizza, taking in the views at Tendo Park, or sipping a coffee nearby, it’s an experience worth repeating.

#100TravelStyles Do you know the song called Sakuranbo? It was a popular song on the Internet memes such as Lils and TikTok. Among Korean singers, Junsu Sia became famous when he came out wearing a cherry hat during a fan meeting concert.. Do you know that 98% of Sakuranbo is produced in the Yamagata region of Japan? To get there, get off at Asiana Airlines Sendai Airport and drive for about an hour. This place, famous for its hot springs, can also see a crater called Jao, which recently had volcanic activity. On the mountain, plants don't grow up, but grow sideways cutely. When you think of Japan, you can't leave out draft beer. After a hot spring, a glass of draft beer feels like all the toxins are washed away. Traveling to Japanese cities is good, but I recommend a Yamagata trip where you can feel the local sensibility. #JapanTravel #JapaneseSmallCityTravel #Sakuranbo #Cherry #Cherry #DraftBeer #HotSpring

This is a popular gelato shop located inside the Tendo Onsen roadside station. I tried their gelato a few years ago, and it was so delicious that I decided to return the next time I came to Yamagata. Yamagata's specialty products, such as "Tsuyahime," "cherries," "Dadacha beans," and "La France," all look so delicious that you'll definitely have a hard time choosing! Personally, I would recommend you choose "Tsuyahime," as it's so addictively delicious. Visited: Late May 2024 ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ information Name of facility: Tento La France Factory 　　　　　 Address: 2-3-43 Kuwanomachi, Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture Business hours: 9:30-18:00 (Last orders 17:30) Access: 27 minutes on foot from the east exit of Tendo Station Closed: Irregularly ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ #Girls trip #Adult girls trip #Couple trip #Domestic trip #Japan #Yamagata Prefecture #Yamagata trip #Yamagata sweets #Local gourmet #Roadside station #Tendo Onsen #Tent La France Factory #Travel with me

It's relatively close to Yamagata Airport (about 18 minutes) and sells souvenirs and sweets made with Yamagata Prefecture specialties such as cherries and La France pears. The facility also has a foot bath and a demonstration of shogi piece crafts. It's the perfect place to take a break during your drive! Visited: Late May 2024 ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ information Name of facility📍Sun Pure, a direct sales store in Tendo, Yamagata 　　　　　(next to the roadside station Tendo Onsen) Address📍3-43 Kuwanomachi 2-chome, Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture Opening hours📍9:00-18:00 Access📍About 27 minutes on foot from the east exit of Tendo Station Closed📍Irregular holidays ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ #Girls trip #Adult girls trip #Couple trip #Domestic trip #Japan #Yamagata Prefecture #Yamagata trip #Yamagata sweets #Local gourmet #Travel with me #Roadside station #Tendo Onsen

I went to the municipal art museum and roadside station in Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture. The municipal art museum is small. It's located near the Tendo Onsen hot spring area in the city, so it's easy to get to. On this day, a special exhibition of local artists was being held. After the art museum, I went to the roadside station. The roadside station in Tendo is very popular. I was overwhelmed by the number of fresh and delicious fruits. Yamagata is a fruit powerhouse, led by cherries, but it seems to be famous for a variety of fruits such as peaches, persimmons, and muscat grapes. I ate muscat grapes on this day and they were very delicious! It is also a producer of shogi pieces, and there was a poster for March Comes in Like a Lion. #besttrip2023

A popular restaurant in Tendo Onsen You can enjoy a relaxing meal in a stylish space using an old folk house! The specialty is omurice, and there are plenty of course menus for lunch and dinner. Omurice is available in a large size for 980 yen, medium size for 930 yen, regular size for 880 yen, and small size for 780 yen. It's easy to stop by for women and children because it's within walking distance from the station and between the hot spring town! It gets crowded at lunchtime, so it's best to make a reservation. This is a recommended restaurant! 📍Shokukan Bou's 1-5-1 Mikkamachi, Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture Business hours 11:00AM-3:00PM (Last order 2:30PM) 5:30PM-9:30PM Closed on Wednesdays #Domestic travel #Omurice #Tendo Onsen #Tendo Onsen lunch

Tendo is known as the city of shogi (Japanese chess). The specialty is horse pieces written upside down, and there are craftsmen who make the pieces. Among them, this is a spot where you can actually write characters on the pieces with a brush. It's a reasonable experience at 1,100 yen per piece, and it's recommended as a keepsake! There are also many souvenirs related to the pieces, so be sure to check them out. 📍Eishundo Main Store 1-3-28 Kamata Honmachi, Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture Straight from JR Tendo Station, about 10 minutes walk (It's next to Suisha Nama Soba, so try visiting it together) #Domestic travel #Natural hot springs #Shogi #Yamagata tourist spots

A long-established inn in Tendo Onsen It is also a lodging facility for the Shogi Meijin Tournament, and in 2022, "Rooms with hot springs" and "Japanese-style twin rooms" were newly opened! For dinner, you can enjoy a kaiseki meal using Yamagata beef and ingredients from Yamagata in a private room, which was delicious! There is also a kids' land so children can enjoy it too You can relax in the large bath while looking at the waterfall, but the winter snow scenery was the most beautiful I was able to refresh myself by taking a warm hot spring in the cold There is a tori alley in front of the inn that is open until late at night, so it is also recommended to take a stroll at night 📍Tendo Hotel 2-1-3 Kamata Honmachi, Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture 4 minutes free shuttle from JR Tendo Station on the Yamagata Shinkansen (reservation required) #Domestic travel #Natural hot springs #Tendo Hotel #Yamagata Hotel

A food stall village in the center of Tendo Onsen that is open until late at night There are many restaurants, and it's great to go bar-hopping! The restaurants are ・Kushiage Kushi ・Teppan Benikame ・Korean Restaurant KOSPA ・Sushi, Tempura Sushi Tempura Samon ・European Bar ESCONDITE ・Obanzai Yamagata Shun to Obanzai Gozatta ・Fried Chicken Izakaya Kore wa Tendo Onsen Town Moritatsu Branch ・Yakitori Yakitori Kushido It has a wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes, and is perfect for bar-hopping. It's open until midnight, so you can take a leisurely stroll after dinner at the inn 📍Tendo Onsen Food Stall Village "To Yokocho" 1-3-15 Kamata Honmachi, Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture #Domestic Travel #Tendo #Natural Hot Springs #To Yokocho

Location: 2-10-12, Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture Inside the store: Clean, bright, with Japanese-style seating. Price: 1-2000 yen 1. Specialty - Cold Soba Set Rating: 95 points Specialty - Udon Rating: 85 points Because I arrived close to the store closing time in the afternoon, I was unable to take pictures of the food, but I really thought the cold soba noodles were delicious.

Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture The big open-air bath is the best "Tendo Mogamigawa Onsen Yupia" Address📍: 1620-1 Fujinai Shinden, Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture This is a hot spring where you can enjoy a big open-air bath with hot spring water flowing directly from the source. Of course, there is also a sauna. This hot spring is loved by locals because you can choose a jet bath or a hotter hot spring. There is also a "Honoka" bath that can be used by people with disabilities. Reservations are required, so please inquire in advance. The water is of course flowing directly from the source. Since indoor photography is not allowed, I uploaded a photo of the poster. It is a really good hot spring. You can buy souvenirs and enjoy a meal unique to Yamagata, so you can relax with your family. #Hot spring #Day trip #Tendo #Yamagata #Travel #Family trip #Sauna #Flowing directly from the source

📍Hohoemi no Yado Taki no Yu Free shuttle from JR Tendo Station (reservation required) 15 minutes on foot, 5 minutes by car At this inn, you can make hot spring eggs with the waters of Tendo Onsen 🥚 When you buy hot spring eggs at the supermarket and eat them at home, they are usually cold, but you can make and eat hot, freshly made hot spring eggs! This inn offers such surprises ◡̈*.。 Of course, there is a hot spring and table tennis, so you can have plenty of fun just inside the hotel, but there are also many restaurants within walking distance, and there is also a drinking alley called To Yokocho. Each house is not very large, so it's nice to be able to talk to the staff and customers ◡̈*.。 #Tendo #Accommodation report #Hot spring trip

cherry picking

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Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture "Yamagata General Athletic Park" This is an athletic park with a row of ginkgo trees. There are various spots within the park, such as a pond with frost-covered trees, tennis courts, and a forest for playing. When the leaves change color in autumn, you can enjoy the colorful scenery. The view of the rows of ginkgo trees is spectacular. #autumntrip #spectacularview #autumnleaves #Yamagata #Tendo

Yamagata Murayama Region Tendo City Handmade churros and original drinks "KUROBOSHI" Address 3, Crystal Building, 2-13-21 Minamimachi, Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture 994-0049 Access 🚃: JR Ou Main Line, get off at Tendo Minami Station, about 6 minutes walk They are famous for their "churros" made from rice flour and fried in rice oil, but many people come to the store for their original drink "Framble". The most popular one is the "Japanese"-inspired "Black Sesame Kinako Flambre". The rich black sesame drink contains kuzumochi and really gives off a Japanese vibe. They also have crepe brulee and popcorn. This is a store that will make you excited about what to order next. #SummerWeekendTrip #Yamagata #Gourmet #Tendo #Drinks #Churros #Trip #Dessert #Crepe

Tendo City, Murayama Region, Yamagata Each one is big Warabimochi has a wide variety "Sweets Shop Wa no Shizuku" Address Crystal Building No. 2, 2-13-21 Minamimachi, Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture 994-0049 Access 🚃: JR Ou Main Line, get off at Tendo Minami Station, about 6 minutes walk Just opened on July 28th this year (2022)!! This shop is popular for its rare warabimochi drinks and warabimochi parfaits. And there are varieties of real warabimochi, brown sugar warabimochi, and premium warabimochi, with each one cut into large pieces and filled with plenty of kinako. (It is recommended to eat the brown sugar warabimochi without brown syrup) The matcha warabimochi was also delicious with its rich matcha. I would like to try the warabimochi parfait next time. Please come and visit us. #Summer weekend trip #Yamagata #Wano Shizuku #Warabimochi #Tendo #Gourmet #Drinks

Tendo City, Murayama Region, Yamagata Prefecture Order while watching rare tropical fish Plenty of strawberry pulp 🍓 Strawberry Room Address: 421-9 Hibu, Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture 994-0056 The drink is full of strawberry pulp. The strawberry candy is also big and juicy, so it's satisfying to eat. Depending on the season, they also have a mix of Shine Muscat and strawberry candy, so check it out on instagram. In addition, there are flavors that are only available in Tendo, Yamagata! ! Pear pearl milk, brown sugar pearl milk, and strawberry pearl milk. It's a dish you definitely want to try. #summerweekendtrip #gourmet #tapiocadrink #drink #strawberry