Yamabe Town, Higashimurayama County, is located in the plains of the Yamagata Basin, adjacent to Yamagata City, the center of Yamagata Prefecture. Thanks to its excellent transportation system, construction and development of new residential areas and new towns is progressing. Taking advantage of its natural environment, the town also boasts many campsites. Among these, the Yamagata Prefectural Citizens' Forest Campground is a highly functional and popular leisure spot, frequented by schools for outdoor learning experiences, groups, and families. The town's catchphrase is "Home of Forests and Lakes, Town of Fashion," and is familiar to local residents as it appears on the cover of the town's newsletter.