Eat

Jai

ジャイ

One of the most popular Indian restaurants in the city.

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クラシックカフェ
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Yamagata Traditional Kokeshikan
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The Kokeshikan has displays of old kokeshi and explanations of the various types of kokeshi. Visitors can also try painting their own kokeshi dolls.
¥300 to paint your own kokeshi