Nanyo City

• Yamagata
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Nanyo City, located in southeastern Yamagata Prefecture, is a city with a rich culture centered around Akayu Onsen, which boasts over 900 years of history and flourished as a hot spring resort for the Yonezawa Clan during the Edo period. Visitors can encounter classic Japanese scenery at Urushiyama, the setting of the folk tale The Crane’s Return of a Favor, and experience the tradition of Nanyo Chrysanthemum Dolls, which has a history of over 100 years. Furthermore, Akayu is one of Japan's leading wine-producing regions, where you can enjoy tastings at historic wineries. As a mecca for sky sports, it also offers paragliding experiences for a stroll through the air. With breathtaking views of a thousand cherry blossoms in Eboshiyama Park in spring, Nanyo is a captivating destination where history, tradition, and activities blend perfectly.