About Kajo Central
The Kajo Central building located next to the west entrance of Yamagata Station is a landmark opened on January 1, 2001. There is an observation lobby on the top 24th floor offering a panoramic view of Yamagata city. Kajo Central is directly connected to the JR Yamagata Station by an underground passage and a 2nd floor passage. With tourist information facilities on the first floor, it is a convenient base location for sightseeing in Yamagata city and around locations like Zao Onsen.
1-1-1, Jonammachi, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata, 990-8580, Japan
Access to nearby tourist attractions
- To JR Yamagata Station…5 minutes on foot using the 2nd floor passage
- To Zao Onsen…40 minutes by bus
- To Kajo Park (south gate)…10 minutes on foot
Tourist Information Center
Staff can provide visitors with information on the city’s attractions, seasonal events and other items relevant to local tourism. Various pamphlets and posters are on display inside and outside the center, which is open all year long. Assistance in Japanese and English is available.
Yamagata City Tourist Information Center, 1F
Phone: 023-647-2266 Fax: 023-647-2267
Open: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (all year round)
Yamagata Pref Tourist Information Center, 1F
Phone: 023-647-2333 Fax: 023-646-6333
Opening: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (all year round)
Facilities
Observation lobby, 24F
Open: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m
The observatory lobby is the highest freely accessible place in Yamagata city. There, visitors can enjoy the beautiful views of every season free of charge. Soft sofa are made available to enjoy a relaxing time.
Connecting passage to JR Yamagata Sta., 2F
Open: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m
This passage connects Kajo Central directly to the JR Yamagata Station, offering a shelter even in severe weather.
Rest space, 2F
Open: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m
Benches to be used for breaks are made available to visitors.
Nursing room, 1F
Open: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m
There is a baby bed, a diaper changing station and a sofa for nursing.
Atrium, 1F
Open: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m
There is an event square with a tall open ceiling going up to the 5th floor. There are also chairs shaped like an imoni (taro and beef stew) pot and La France pear.
Shop & Restaurants
Yamagata Eki Nishiguchi Washington Hotel, 24F
This hotel offers its guests an unrivaled panoramic view of the city of Yamagata, especially at night.
Reservation (Official WEBsite)
MIRACLE World Restaurant & Bar, 1F
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SAKURA SABOU Kajo Central, 1F
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INOKOYA YAMAGATADA, 1F
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PAPPUYA – Kajo Central branch, 1F
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Chinese Restaurant KOUKAROU, 24F
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Shunsaishiki HIROZEN, 24F
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Yamagata Museum of Science and Industry, 2F
Official WEBsite
Multiplex Theater SOLARIS,B2F
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Girls mignon, 2F
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Studio PRIMO, 2F
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Family Mart Kajo Central, 1F
Official WEBsite