TabiWalkTRAVEL LETTER1420 / MOGAMI

Japan · Yamagata

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Mogami

Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.

Akakura Onsen and Oguni River, February 2014最上町
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Hi, I’m Tabi!

This is Mogami Town in Yamagata. Explore the separate hot-spring settlements of Akakura and Semi along the Oguni River, surrounded by mountain scenery.

This guide covers places within Mogami, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.

01 · EXPLORE

Two places to begin

Two different places: start with whichever interests you.

Akakura Onsen and Oguni River, February 201401

A first-visit stop

Akakura Onsen

赤倉温泉

The hot-spring town extends along both banks of the Mogami Oguni River. The photograph records February 2014. Distinguish it from Akakura in Niigata, and check each facility’s bathing arrangements.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

02

A first-visit stop

Semi Onsen

瀬見温泉

This hot-spring settlement lies on the left bank of the Oguni River. Stories of Yoshitsune and Benkei belong to its local legends. Check current information before using a communal bath.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

Asparagus is an important crop introduced by the town. Look for seasonal produce at local farm shops; check dates and booking conditions separately for harvest experiences.

Official guide

03 · YOUR FIRST WALK

Keep your first walk simple

Try the first destination’s permitted entrance → public areas. Choose the other stop after checking separate transport and access.

Check the walking route

Check actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.

Before you set off

  • Check entry arrangements and return transport first.
  • Choose one stop to suit weather, slopes and local restrictions.
  • Respect private areas and photography rules; check food ingredients locally.
Sources and photographs

Information checked:

Photo credits

Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.

Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.