How to get to the beautiful pond “Maruike-sama” in Yamagata where is not on Google Maps?   In Yuza Town, Yamagata Prefecture, located at the southwestern foot of Mt. Chokai, there is a pond called “Maruike-sama”.  It has perfectly clear cobalt blue color water. You can see the spring water from Mt. Chokai from the bottom of the pond. Pond Maruike-sama and the surrounding area are the secret areas of Chokaisan Omonoimi Shrine. There is a forest of the shrine, and great nature remains and even has a mysterious atmosphere. This pond has been called Pond “Maruike-sama” by local people with their feelings of awe. It is because they […]