Sasanomachi Travel Guide
Yonezawa
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Popular places to visit
Yonezawa City Hall
After visiting Yonezawa City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Yonezawa. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
Yonezawa Uesugi Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Yonezawa Uesugi Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Yonezawa. Wander the parks and riverfront while you're in the area.
Uesugi Jinja Shrine
Uesugi Jinja Shrine is just one of the places to see in Yonezawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's hot springs.
Yonezawa Roadside Station
Enjoy an outing to Yonezawa Roadside Station during your stay in Yonezawa. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's art scene.
Kasugasan Rinsenji Temple
Kasugasan Rinsenji Temple is just one of the places to see in Yonezawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's hot springs.
Miyasaka Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Miyasaka Museum during your travels in Yonezawa. Discover the area's museums and temples.
Top hotels in Sasanomachi

Yumori Onsen Hostel

Toyoko Inn Yonezawa Ekimae

Business Hotel Heisei
"A bit far from the station but I had a very nice view from my room"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2019

Mercure Urabandai Resort & Spa
"Amazing buffet for dinner and breakfast. We hadn’t ordered the half board in advance, but paid for the dinner buffet on site and it was well worth it. One of the best buffets we’ve seen in Japan so far, and it included a great selection of alcoholic drinks!"
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Urabandai Lake Resort
"Overall pretty good resort that is unfortunately showing its age. Our room was rather small for a family style room (comparatively to other ryokans we stayed at for a similar price point) but very clean. Beautiful location but very remote if you don’t have a car. Shuttles to and from Inawashiro station ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

