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Interesting facts about Tendo City
Yamagata Prefecture is located in the southwest corner of Tohoku (northeast) region of Japan, facing the Sea of Japan. Among the 35 cities in Yamagata Prefecture, you can find Tendo city which is famous for their crops, shogi and hot springs!
Tendo Shogi Museum (天童将棋資料館)
As we have mentioned above, Tendo has the largest shogi piece production in Japan. Here at the shogi museum, you can learn everything about this traditional Japanese chess game.
Tendo Shogi Museum (天童将棋資料館)
Address: 1-1-1 Honcho, Tendo City, Yamagata
Location: 1F of JR Tendo Station
Tel.: 023-653-1690
Hours: 09:00 – 18:00 (Closed on 3rd Monday every month, 31 Dec, 01 Jan)
Admission: 300 yen (adults), 200 yen (High school and other students), 100 yen (Elementary and Jr. High)
Homepage (Jpn.): http://www.ikechang.com/navi1.htm
Handmade buckwheat noodles experience
“Tendo Kogen Family Land” (天童高原ファミリーランド)
A famous temple with 1300 years history
There are two famous temples where people go and make wishes for their love affairs! One is the Izumo Taisha Temple in Shimane Prefecture. The other one is Jakushouji (若松寺) in Yamagata Prefecture.
Jakushouji (若松寺)
Address: 2205-1 Yamamoto, Tendo, Yamagata
Tel.: 023-653-4138
The Biggest Hotel in Tendo – Tendo Hotel
Let’s check out the guestroom now!
Put down your luggage and let’s get to the hot springs!
Japanese style set dinner and hot spot!
There is one thing that we think that is pretty amazing which is the hotel provides free Yakult drink and snacks to the guests. Just feel free to use those as you like!
With the service, nice rooms and hot springs, delicious food and wine, Tendo Hotel is the best place for you to stay when you visit Tendo!!
Tendo Hotel
There are more interesting places in Tendo that we want to take you to! Join us again next time for the 2nd day of our autumn trip in Tendo!!
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In the meantime, check out the following blogs on Tendo
# Travel ♪ Your Autumn Travel Guide to Tendo City in Yamagata Prefecture!!
# Travel ♪ A Taste of Tendo City – The Most Interesting Place to Visit in Yamagata Prefecture!
# Travel ♪ An Amazing Hot Spring Experience in Yamagata Prefecture – Our Story in Tendo City! Part I
# Travel ♪ An Amazing Hot Spring Experience in Yamagata Prefecture – Our Story in Tendo City! Part II
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NAME:Tendo City in Yamagata Prefecture
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1-1-1 Honcho, Tendo City, Yamagata
1321 Tamugino, Tendo City, Yamagata
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