Bunshokan (Former Yamagata Prefectural Office)
In Japanese: 文翔館（山形県郷土館）
A brick government building of 1916 that served as the prefectural office and assembly hall until 1975; restored to its original look and open free, with a working clock tower.
Important Cultural Property
Nearby
- Kajo Park (Yamagata Castle Ruins) ≈ 15 min by car
- Yamadera (Risshakuji Temple) ≈ 30 min by car
- Zao Onsen ≈ 30 min by car
- Zao Snow Monsters ≈ 35 min by car
- Kaminoyama Onsen ≈ 35 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Bus from JR Yamagata Station via City Hall to Shiyakusho-mae, then 1 min walk
- Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- 9:00–16:30; closed 1st and 3rd Mondays (next day if a holiday) and Dec 29–Jan 3. Free volunteer guides available
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info