2025 Sakata Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in August)

Birds, Flowers, Wind, and Moon Sakata Main Store ✓ Address: 1 Chome-3-19 Azumacho, Sakata, Yamagata 998-0875, Japan ✓ Atmosphere/Facilities: Located in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture in Japan's Tohoku region, "Birds, Flowers, Wind, and Moon" is a renowned ramen shop that has earned the title of Japan's No.1 ramen! The main store is conveniently situated near JR Higashi-Sakata Station, with a parking lot across the street, making it accessible whether you're driving or taking public transportation. A unique feature of this ramen shop is its use of fresh seafood from Sakata's coastal catches, incorporating them into the ramen. ✓ Specialty: The signature dish of "Birds, Flowers, Wind, and Moon" is soy sauce-based wonton ramen, topped with two fresh shrimp wontons, pork wontons, two slices of char siu, half a boiled egg, and a broth with a subtle seafood flavor. The broth is mild, not overly salty, and refreshingly light, perfectly complementing the thin-skinned wontons. It's a truly surprising and delightful culinary experience. ✓ Average Price: ¥1,000-2,000 ✓ Rating: 4.6 stars (out of 5)

A whirlwind 3-day trip to Yamagata with no nights and no drinks✨ Day 1 22:30 Depart Saitama for a long 3-day trip with no nights and no drinks🚗 Day 2 1:00 Eat a late-night sinful meal at Futatsume Kainuma branch. [Paicho Ramen • Fried rice • Fried chicken • Rice] 2:00 Takasaki IC 🚗 5:30 Head north from Asahi Mahoroba IC along the Sea of ​​Japan 🌊 8:00 Arrive Sakata ✨ [Purchase rice crackers at the unmanned rice cracker direct sales store] 9:00 Visit Yamai Warehouse ✨ 10:00 Eat Ika Koi Sanmaiju at Ika Koi Shokudo 🦑 11:30 Leave Sakata 🚗　 12:30 Play in the snow at Gassan Lake PA ❄️ 13:30 Purchase souvenirs at Roadside Station Yamagata Zao 🛍️ 15:00 Yunohana Chaya Shinzaemon no Yu ♨️　The main purpose of this trip was to enjoy the snow-viewing bath ❄️ 16:30 Purchase souvenirs at the local supermarket Yamazawa 🛍️ 17:15 Purchased dondon-yaki at the Yamagata specialty dondon-yaki shop Yatsuya-san. The bar at the back of the restaurant opens at 5pm, so we decided to have a toast with a glass of wine while eating the Dondon Yaki✨•Cheese Dondon Sauce Flavor•Evening Drink Set [2 drinks + meat tofu + 2 side dishes]•Ham cutlet, French fries, parent chicken char siu, potato salad, etc. 19:00 At Mitsuya Dewajian Ekimae Odori Branch　　Eat Oita Soba✨ 20:20 Depart Yamagata Kaminoyama IC🚗 22:30 Take a nap at Nasu Kogen SA💤Day 3 1:00 Arrive Saitama🚗 End of a long 3-day trip with no nights. The plan for this trip was to leave Saitama at 3am, but the plan changed the day before and it suddenly became a 3-day trip with no nights. The purpose of this trip was to go see the snow and take a bath in a snow-viewing bath, and I'm glad I was able to experience both. On the way there, in Nagaoka City, there was a moment of near whiteout in front of us, which was quite scary, but I'm glad we made it to our destination safely. Once again, it was a trip where I was able to enjoy many of Yamagata's tourist attractions, gourmet food, and hot springs. It was also a wonderful trip where I was able to experience the warmth of the local people. I'm grateful to my companions who joined me on this trip as well. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -📍Spot name: Gokukou Yumen Futatsume Kaizawa Store974-1 Kaizawa-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture☎️ 027-363-8688📍Spot name: Yamai Warehouse1-1-8 Yamai-cho, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture☎️0234-22-1223📍Spot name: Ika Koi Shokudo2-5-15 Senba-cho, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture☎️0234-25-0102📍Spot name: Roadside Station Yamagata Zao79-1 Omote Zao, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture☎️023-676-6868📍Spot name: Yunohana Chaya Shinzaemon no Yu 905 Zao Onsen Kawamae, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture ☎️ 023-693-1212 📍 Spot name: Dondon Yaki no Mise Oyatsuya 2-6-16 Jonan-cho, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture ☎️ 023-646-1344 📍 Spot name: Mitsuya Dewajian Ekimae Odori Store 1-1-26 Tokamachi, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture ☎️ 023-622-0328 Thank you very much. #Domestic Travel Strategy #Day Trip #Domestic Travel #My Travel Plan

Address: 1 Chome-10 Minamishinmachi, Sakata, Yamagata 998-0063, Japan Getting there: The park is about a half an hour walk or a short taxi ride from Ishinomaki Station. Highlights: The Hiyoriyama Park is a hilltop park in central Ishinomaki City. The park enjoys commanding views out over the city including the Kitakami River Estuary and the waterfront districts along the coast of the Pacific Ocean. At the entrance to the park is Kashima Shrine where merchants would visit to pray for safety before heading out to sea. rom there a small network of walking paths lead around the grounds to several viewpoints, green spaces, and two long stairways that lead down the hillside to the lower city districts below. 😁 #gooutside #traveljapan #park #chilling

#Yamai Warehouse #Mogami River #Sakata Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture. Currently, the Shinkansen does not run here, but I think it is a city with many things to see. At Sakata Station, rice bale ships and train wheels are on display, so you can feel the history. 25 minutes walk from Sakata Station. Yamai Warehouse (no admission fee) was a sake brewery in the Edo period, and although you cannot enter it now, the Mogami River is around the warehouse, so you can enjoy the history and scenery. At Honmatei (admission fee required), you can enter the home of a wealthy merchant who had more assets than samurai in the Edo period, and at the time it was said, "Even if I can't become a samurai, I want to be like Honma-sama." All of these places are within walking distance from Sakata Station, and there are many other places of interest such as Hiyoriyama Park. Sakata also appears in Matsuo Basho's "Oku no Hosomichi," and has been a place of interest since then. #Historic Sites

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📸 Domon Ken Memorial Museum (will be renamed Domon Ken Photography Museum) A museum where you can see the works of Domon Ken, one of Japan's leading photographers! His photographs are overwhelmingly powerful, and although I've been going on "pilgrimages to old temples" every year, every work has a captivating charm🖤 🏛 Architecture | Yoshio Taniguchi The design is like floating on a lake, and it's a beautiful space that is one with nature🌊✨ The quiet and calm atmosphere makes it perfect for taking your time to appreciate the photographs. 🎨 Works by artists with whom he was friends are also on display! 🌟 Isamu Noguchi's sculpture "Domon-san" is installed in the courtyard, which is also wonderful! 🌿 The garden "Nagare" designed by Hiroshi Teshigahara. A garden paved with river stones from the Mogami River, the design where the water flowing from Iimoriyama flows into "Ken Lake" is a must-see 📌 Domon Ken Memorial Museum 📍 2-13 Iimoriyama, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture (inside Iimoriyama Park) ⏰ 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30) 📅 Closed: Every Monday from December to March (closed the following day if it is a public holiday), New Year's holiday 🎫 800 yen for adults / 400 yen for students / free for elementary and junior high school students 🚗💨 Access to Sakata from Tokyo 🚄 Shinkansen + limited express bus (about 4.5 hours) 　Tokyo Station → (🚅 Yamagata Shinkansen about 2 hours 50 minutes) → Shinjo Station → (🚌 limited express bus about 50 minutes) → Sakata Station 🛫 Plane (about 1 hour) + bus 　Haneda Airport → (✈️ about 1 hour) → Shonai Airport → (🚌 limousine bus about 30 minutes) → Sakata Station 🚌 Expressway bus (about 7 hours) 　Tokyo Station, Shinjuku Station, etc. → (🚌 about 7 hours) → Sakata Station 🚗 Car (about 6.5 hours) 　Tokyo → (🚗💨 via Tohoku Expressway and Yamagata Expressway) → Sakata City 🚕 Access from Sakata Station 　🚕 Taxi: about 10 minutes 　🚌 Runrun Bus: about 16 to 30 minutes (get off at "Domon Ken Memorial Museum") 📷 A special museum where you can enjoy photography, architecture, and gardens! 🎶 📢 Check the official website for the latest opening information and exhibition contents before saving and going! ──────────────── #AbsolutelyFreeTrip #Tsuruoka

Direct flights from Incheon Airport to the Tohoku region are available to Sendai and Aomori. Sendai is more convenient as it is closer to the city and offers flights five times a week. Upon arriving in Sendai, exchange your JR Pass. The Tohoku Pass covers the six prefectures of Tohoku: Fukushima, Yamagata, Miyagi, Iwate, Akita, and Aomori. Explore Yamagata Prefecture's Yamadera and Sakata. Visit Fukushima Prefecture's Komine Castle and Ouchi-juku. Also, travel to Iwate Prefecture's Tono City and Kamaishi. This 3-night, 4-day trip covers three of the six prefectures in Tohoku. In the next guide, I will prepare a travel plan for the remaining three prefectures. Thank you!

#Travel Plan Tuesday 169th Japan trip is a 2 night 3 day trip to Tokyo. The first day, I will only use the airport in Tokyo. I will stay in Akita on the first day and Chiba on the second day. The theme of this trip is to conquer the 20 Japan Tower Meguri. I will visit the last 2 remaining places. -Statistics- Japan's Tallest Tower Ranking (Japan's Tallest Tower Ranking) 1. Tokyo Skytree 634m Sumida Ward, Tokyo (Skytree / Sumida Ward, Tokyo) ⭕️ 2. Tokyo Tower 332.6m Minato Ward, Tokyo (Tokyo Tower / Minato Ward, Tokyo) ⭕️ 3. Fukuoka Tower 234m Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture (Fukuoka Tower / Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture) ⭕️ 4. Nagoya TV Tower 180m Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture (Chubu Electric Power Mirai Tower / Aichi Prefecture) Nagoya City) ⭕️ 5. Gorudawa 158m (Gold Tower / Utatsucho, Ayaka-gun, Kagawa Prefecture) ⭕️ 6. 海峡ゆめタワー 153m Mt. (Kaihin Yume Tower / Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture) ⭕️ 7. Saporo Terebi塔 147.2m Beihai Road, Bukhei City (Sapporo TV Top / Sapporo City, Hokkaido) ⭕️ 8. 秋田市ポートタワー 143m 秋田県秋田市 (Serion Akita City Port Tower / Akita City, Akita Prefecture) ❌️ 9. ツインアーチ138 138m Aiji Prefecture Ichigung City (Twin Arch 138 / Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture) ⭕️ 10. East Mountain Street 134m (Higashiyama Sky Tower / Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture) ⭕️ 11. Seto Bridge 132m (Seto Ohashi Tower / Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture) ⭕️ 12. Kyoto Station 131m 京都府京都市 (Kyoto Tower / Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) ⭕️ 13. 千葉ポートタワー 125m 千葉県千葉市 (Chiba Port Tower / Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture) ⭕️ 14. Globaltawa 125m (Global Tower / Beppu City, Oita Prefecture) ⭕️ 15. クロスランドタワー 118 m (Crossland Tower / Oyabe City, Toyama Prefecture) ⭕️ 16. God's Tower 108m Kobe Port Tower, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture (Kobe Port Tower / Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture) ⭕️ 17. Goryokaku Tower 107m, Hokkaido, Hakodate City (Goryokaku Tower / Hakodate, Hokkaido) ⭕️ 18. Yokohama Marine Tower 106m, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture (Yokohama Marine Tower / Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture) ❌️ 19. Tsutenkaku 103m, Osaka Prefecture (Tsutenkaku / Osaka, Osaka Prefecture) ⭕️ 20. Beppu Tower 90m, Beppu City, Osaka Prefecture (Beppu Tower) / Beppu City, Oita Prefecture) ⭕️ (⭕️=Observation deck use ❌️=Not yet visited) Yokohama Marine Tower, Akita Port Tower Serion. And I use Odate-Noshiro Airport and Shonai Airport as Japan Airport Meguri. I will visit all the airports in Tohoku, including Fukushima Airport last month. Japan Airport Meguri continues. On the first day, I will arrive in Tokyo at 10:00 and have a transfer period until 16:00. In the meantime, I will move to Yokohama and complete the schedule of manhole cards, afternoon tea, Marine Tower, etc. I will return to Haneda by 15:00. I will try the massage service that can be used instead of the lounge with the PP card at Terminal 1. I will return to Terminal 2 and move to Akita Prefecture Odate-Noshiro Airport. Let's explore Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture, the inspiration for Slam Dunk San-O. San-O Basketball Court and Manhole Card are only available during the day, so I'll skip it and take pictures of the surrounding atmosphere and actual manholes. I'll have a quick meal and head to Akita at 10 o'clock. Since it's late, I'll reserve a hotel inside Akita Station. On the second day, I'll have breakfast and go to Akita Castle. While visiting Akita Castle, I'll visit the 100th King Castle in Japan. 👏👏👏 Since it's the 100 King Castles where I've left my footprints, there are castles that don't overlap with those who stamp their stamps and places that don't. 🏯🤗 I'll update the King 100 Castles later and post them. Finally, I'll climb the Akita Port Tower Serion. The observation deck here is part of Michi-no-Eki, so they say there's no fee. Pokemon Manholes and Manhole Cards are all gathered in one place. Finish everything in 7 minutes and run 1.8 kilometers in 20 minutes, or if there is a taxi, take a taxi for 1,000 yen to a nearby station and go to get an Ogashi manhole card. If it rains or you can't get a taxi, go straight to Akita Station as Plan B. From Akita, go to Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture at 12 o'clock for 2 hours locally. This section is a backward area with only 2 express trains per day, so you have no choice but to take a slow train. At Sakata Station, you just get a manhole card and go to Tsuruoka Station. Tsuruoka accepts 2 manhole cards, but since we don't have much time, we only go to one place close to the station. We also stop by Starbucks. We go to Shonai Airport and have the 4th round of tonkatsu made with Japan's No. 1 pork. (There are branches in Yamagata, Tsuruoka, Sendai, Tokyo, etc.) Arriving at Haneda at 7:00 PM, I will check in at the Chiba Hotel by 8:00 PM. My Japanese friend who lives in Tokyo will come over and I will spend a long 2nd day with drinks and say Good Day Good Night. On the 3rd day, I will finish breakfast and go to Sawara, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture. I will only take pictures of 2 Pokémon manholes near the station. I will give up on the ones that are far away because I have to walk a lot. I will also receive manhole cards for Chiba City and Ichikawa City and head to Tokyo. I will also receive Monchhichi and Tomica manhole cards that I missed last year because I overslept. For the last schedule, I will participate in the Kitty Afternoon Tea near Tokyo Hibiya Park. I got information through the introduction of the No. 1 Afternoon Tea in Japan, and I made a reservation for one person. I enjoyed the last dance with Kitty and went to Haneda 80 minutes before my departure. Thank you.

🎯【Yamagata・Sankyo Warehouse】A retro warehouse district in the historic port town of Sakata The "Sankyo Warehouse" in Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, is a symbol of the area, built in 1893 as a rice storage facility. Even today, the warehouses are actively used, creating a picturesque contrast with their black fences and rows of zelkova trees. This photogenic spot is perfect for a leisurely stroll while soaking in the history and charm of the port town. ⸻ 🌟Highlights & Experiences • A group of 12 warehouses preserving the charm of the Meiji era • The "Shonai Rice History Museum" where you can learn about the history and culture of Shonai, a major rice-producing region • Famous filming location for movies, commercials, and dramas (e.g., "Oshin") • Stunning zelkova tree-lined paths that change with the seasons ⸻ 🚉Access • About a 20-minute walk or a 7-minute bus ride from JR Sakata Station • By car, approximately 15 minutes from the Sakata IC on the Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway ⸻ 🍁Recommended Seasons • Spring: Fresh green zelkova trees swaying gently in the breeze • Autumn: Romantic golden-hued tree-lined paths ⸻ 👣Travel Tips • The "Sakata Yume no Kurabu" within the premises offers a variety of local specialties and souvenirs • Combine your visit with nearby port town attractions (e.g., Sanno Club, Former Abumiya Residence) • Bring a camera for the perfect photo opportunities! ⸻ Experience the slow passage of time amidst a landscape steeped in history at Sankyo Warehouse. It's an ideal spot for those who want to enjoy gourmet food, history, and culture all in one place.

Sankyo Soko, located in Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, is a group of rice storage warehouses built in 1893 (Meiji 26) and still in use today. It is also a popular tourist spot. The site features 12 warehouses lined up with a row of zelkova trees behind them. These zelkova trees play a vital role in blocking the summer sunlight and preventing the temperature inside the warehouses from rising. Various measures have been implemented to maintain the quality of the rice stored here, such as double-roof structures and underfloor ventilation to prevent humidity. The contrast between the white-walled warehouses and the zelkova trees is stunning, offering picturesque views throughout the seasons. Visitors can not only admire the exterior of the warehouses but also explore the interiors of some of them. The site also offers local specialties and souvenirs for sale, as well as meals made with locally sourced ingredients. When I visited around 9:30 AM on a weekday, it was relatively quiet, allowing for a leisurely stroll. This is a highly recommended spot, so be sure to visit! 📍 Spot Name: Sankyo Soko Address: 1-1-20 Sankyo-machi, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture ☎️ Phone: 0234-24-2994 🚃 Access: About a 10-minute walk from JR Sakata Station 🚗 Access: About a 15-minute drive from Sakata IC on the Nihonkai Tohoku Expressway

SAKATANTO is located in Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture. It is a hub for exchanges with the theme of local food and tourism, with restaurants, merchandise, and event spaces. It has a garage-like atmosphere and is very stylish. This time, I went to Ika Koi Shokudo, located inside SAKATANTO. The menu was very extensive and I had a hard time deciding, but I wanted to enjoy a variety of flavors, so I ordered the Ika Koi Sanmai Jyu ¥990. It is a three-colored jyu with squid somen noodles, squid and sea urchin, and squid and cod roe, and the squid is very fresh. With a warm egg on top, it becomes mild and you can eat as much as you want. If you add squid liver soy sauce, the flavor increases and it is very delicious. I ordered it as a single item, but if you order it as a set, you can eat as much salted fish and warm eggs as you like. The inside of the store is like a food court, and there are several other restaurants. I visited at 10am on a weekday morning when it opened, so it was not crowded and I was able to enjoy my meal at a leisurely pace. I was happy to be able to eat so much squid. I highly recommend it, so please visit it. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📍Ika Koi Shokudo Ika Koi Shokudo 2-5-15 Senba-cho, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture SAKATANTO☎️ 0234-25-0102#Yamagata #Gourmet #Gourmet trip #Gourmet trip

#0 Yen Travel Yamai Warehouse Address: 1-1-20 Yamaimachi, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, 998-0838 ---------------- The charm of Yamai Warehouse is its nostalgic atmosphere and the fact that it is like a time capsule filled with the history of rice-producing Shonai! The first thing that catches your eye is the rows of stately storehouses. The shiny black wooden walls and heavy tiled roofs give off a solid presence. You are enveloped in a nostalgic atmosphere, as if you have wandered into the set of a period drama. In particular, the contrast with the rows of zelkova trees towering behind them is beautiful, and you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. The fresh greenery of spring, the shade of summer, the autumn leaves, the snowy scenery of winter...it is a place that is picturesque no matter when you visit. When you enter the warehouse, you will feel the cool air and the faint scent of rice. With old-fashioned rice bales piled up and farm tools on display, you can experience the rich rice culture that has been cultivated in the Shonai Plain. You can feel the hardships and wisdom of the rice farmers, and their love for rice. It may be a valuable experience for your children to touch old tools! And the charm of Sankyo Warehouse is not just that the old buildings remain. Some of the warehouses are still in use today and are used to store rice. There are also stylish cafes, restaurants, and souvenir shops inside, so it's fun to take a break between walks and find local specialties. The coffee you can enjoy in the retro space and the dishes made with ingredients from Shonai are exceptional! In addition, there are many things to see around Sankyo Warehouse, such as the Shonai Rice History Museum and the location where Oshin was filmed. It is also recommended to experience the history and culture of Shonai while strolling around the area. In other words, Sankyo Warehouse is a charming spot that combines the beauty of historical buildings, the rice-growing culture of Shonai, and modern ways to enjoy it! I think this is a place that will appeal to anyone, whether they want to immerse themselves in a nostalgic atmosphere, enjoy delicious food, or experience history and culture. Please take your time and enjoy the charms of Sankyo Warehouse! I'm sure you'll create wonderful memories that will stay with you forever!

Introducing the inn "Mogamiya Ryokan" featured in "Japan's Shabby Inns Travelogue 2"!! This inn was built in the Taisho era and has a very nostalgic atmosphere🫧It seems to have a reputation for its delicious food🤍Due to time constraints, I only stayed overnight, but next time I go I'd like to stay with meals included🥰 ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈ ••✼ ➸Tips︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎For reservations, please contact the inn directly︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎14-minute walk to the tourist spot, Yamai Warehouse︎︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎There are many famous Yamagata ramen shops nearby ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ ➸Recommended spot information📍Mogamiya Ryokan ✤Address: 2-2-16 Nakamachi, Sakata, Yamagata✤Access: Sakata Station▶︎5 minutes by car✤Cost: From 5,500 yen ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼#Yamagata #Yamagata trip #retro architecture #winter trip #solo trip #overnight trip record

Sanju Warehouse was built in 1893 and is a rice warehouse that is still in use today. A double roof was used instead of insulation materials, and beech trees were planted behind the warehouse to avoid the west sun and strong winds. The wisdom of our ancestors in making clever use of nature is admirable. Even today with advanced technology such as refrigerators, traditional ingenuity and mechanisms continue to protect rice from moisture and heat. The warehouses within the site extend deep into the building, creating a strong nostalgic atmosphere. The bustling atmosphere of the rice shipping port can still be felt today. This is one of the few photography spots in the area, and NHK morning series "Oshin" and movies have also been filmed here. #2024TravelReview

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Sakata City in Yamagata Prefecture, Tohoku, Japan 🇯🇵, is home to an important historical landmark from the Edo period—the Sankyo Soko. During the Edo period, Sakata City relied on the westbound shipping routes of the Sea of Japan ⚓️, becoming a crucial rice port. The design and construction of the warehouses reflect the commercial wisdom of the time, utilizing the local natural environment to maintain stable temperatures inside the warehouses, ensuring the safe storage of rice. Surrounding the Sankyo Soko is an ancient beech forest 🌳, with trees over 150 years old providing a natural barrier against the strong winds from the Sea of Japan. Walking along the path, 36 beech trees line both sides, each showcasing its own beauty 😍. Near the Sankyo Soko, the 'Sakata Yume no Kura' offers many unique souvenirs 🛍️ from Yamagata, each item brimming with local charm. 📸 Attraction: Sankyo Soko 📍 Address: 1-1-20 Sankyo-cho, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture 🚝 Access: From Sakata Station, take the Shonai Kotsu Bus to the Sankyo Soko-mae Bus Stop, about a 10-minute ride, then a short walk to Sankyo Soko.

#JulyTravelSupportEvent 🏯✨ A traditional lodging experience at **Wakabaya Ryokan**! 🌸 Located in a quiet Japanese village, this ryokan is a cozy accommodation with traditional tatami rooms and hot springs. 🛁 You can truly relax while relieving fatigue in the hot springs along with hearty kaiseki cuisine. If you want to deeply experience traditional Japanese culture, this is a must-visit! #WakabayaRyokan #TraditionalRyokan #HotSpring #Kaiseki #JapanTravel #RecommendedAccommodation

The main purpose of this trip was to visit the many self-sustaining buddhas that remain in the Shonai area. I went to Kaikoji Temple in Sakata City. Shingon sect...I wonder if it's connected to the story of Kukai himself entering nirvana? It was the first time I've seen a crossed vajra (I later found out that there are family crests like that, I didn't know that). At this temple you can see two of them face to face (there is also a hanging scroll related to another monk enshrined in another temple in the bathhouse on display). It was a very mysterious experience. If you head a little north along the coastline, you will find a place where you can see rock-carved Buddhas on the rocks along the sea, and a place where a shimenawa rope is tied to a rock called Dewa Futami. I recommend going in the evening. #Travel with Me #Yamagata Tourism #Shonai #Self-sustaining buddhas #Shingon sect

My first trip to Shonai. The gate here (Suishinmon) has a ringing ceiling, and if you stand in the middle and clap your hands, you can hear a sound like bells ringing. It's the same as the ringing dragon at Nikko Toshogu Shrine. There are no people here, so you can try out different things at your own pace and have fun. When you look up in the worship hall, you'll see a dragon supporting the beams. What, that's unusual... I thought, but I ended up seeing it many times while touring the shrines and temples in this area. Is it something unique to the region? Is it something from a certain era? I'm curious... #Travelingwithme #YamagataTourism #Shonai #ArchitectureTour #TempleandShrineArchitecture

I went to "Hirata Farm Ton-ya" in #Sakata City, #Yamagata Prefecture (((((((っ･ω･)っ I went to eat tonkatsu because I could eat Hirata Farm's brand pork, Sangen pork and Jinhua pork (*´ч ` *) I was attracted by the words "Golden Week only" and ordered the #Sangen pork platter (o･ω-人) The meat was soft, the fat was light, and the sweetness unique to pork was strong, and it was very juicy (*´ч ` *) 🏍Hirata Farm Ton-ya 🏍 Address: 2-17-8 Mizuho, ​​Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture Business hours: 11:00-14:30 17:00-20:30 #Traveling with me #Shinobi-chan

It's like a time slip back to the Meiji era 🫧 Introducing "Yamai Warehouse"!! You can take pictures while walking along the stone pavement 🤍 An emotional spot used in commercials 🫶 There is also a cafe so you can enjoy it alone 🦢 Why not spend some nostalgic time slowly ☕️𓈒 𓂂𓏸 ----------------------------- ➸ Recommended spot 📍Yamai Warehouse ✤Address: 1-1-8 Yamaimachi, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture✤Access🚗About 15 minutes by car from Sakata IC on the Nihonkai Tohoku Expressway🚎From Sakata Station, take the city-run bus, Sakata Station University Line for 9 minutes (15 minutes depending on the bus), get off at Yamai Warehouse, and walk for a short distance🚶♀️✤Cost: free🉐Free to view the exterior and enter Sakata Yume no Kura·͜·✌︎´-【Shonai Rice History Museum】300 yen for adults, 200 yen for junior and senior high school students, 150 yen for elementary school students✤Recommended points: It was just designated as a national historic site in 2021!!⚠Caution: The cafe has a break between lunch and dinner, so please check if you are going to the cafe -----------------------------#solo trip #solo girl #Yamagata #Yamagata sightseeing #Yamai Warehouse #Yamagata sightseeing #trip #Sakura2024

It's like a time slip back to the Meiji era 🫧 Introducing "Yamai Warehouse" which is beautifully lit up at night!! The view from "Yamai Bridge" has a great atmosphere - ̗̀ ☺︎☺︎☺︎ ̖́- The shop is closed, but it's nice this time of year, so it's a great date spot for an evening gathering 👫💓 Please come for a night walk 🐈 ----------------------------- ➸Tips ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎Lighting time: Sunset to 22:00 ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎The parking lot is open at night ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎The stars are very beautiful ︎︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎Nationally designated historic site in 2021 -----------------------------➸Recommended spot information📍Yamai Warehouse ✤Address: 1-1-8 Yamai-cho, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture✤Access: Japan Sea Tohoku Expressway About 15 minutes by car from Sakata IC Free parking available✤Admission fee: free🉐 -----------------------------#Yamagata sightseeing #Yamagata #Yamai warehouse #Nostalgic #Time slip #Trip #Solo trip #Solo girls trip #Travel with me

The Sankei Warehouse is located in Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture. It was built in 1893 as a warehouse for storing rice. Sakata City was once famous as a rice export port. It is also the filming location of the famous TV series "Oshin". There are 9 Shanju warehouses in total, which are built with earth and painted white on the outside. The rice collection capacity is about 10,800 tons. The back is covered with beech boards to prevent high temperatures in summer, and a two-layer roof is used inside to prevent moisture. By utilizing the wisdom of the ancients, low-temperature warehouses were realized, and later they were still used as agricultural warehouses. It completed its mission as a rice warehouse in September 2022. On March 26, 2021, it was designated as a historical site by the Japanese government. Currently, the second building is used as the Sakata City Tourist Products Center "Sakata Dream Club", and the first building is used as the Shonai Rice History Museum. The Sakata City Tourist Products Center "Sakata Dream Club" sells various souvenirs from Sakata City. There are 35 beech trees over 150 years old planted on the street behind the Sanju Warehouse, which contrast well with the beech boards on the walls of the warehouse. It is a great place to shoot various commercials and has become the most popular internet celebrity attraction in Sakata City. Address: 1-1-20 Yamai-cho, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture Transportation: About 5 minutes by bus from JR Sakata Station Opening hours: 9:00-18:00 Admission: Free Parking lot: Yes, free

Jujuken Park is a historical park located in Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, famous for its unique cherry blossom scenery. The most attractive thing is the magnificent cherry blossom forest in the park. There are nearly a thousand cherry trees planted throughout the park, including many rare varieties such as Yayoi cherry and Gion cherry. Every spring when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the entire garden path is surrounded by pink and white cherry blossoms, like a long romantic flower tunnel, which is beautiful beyond words. The uniqueness lies in the fact that the cherry blossom trees and the surrounding waterscape complement each other. There is a small winding river running through the center of the park. The water is calm and clear, reflecting the cherry blossoms in full bloom on both sides, adding a touch of poetic and picturesque vitality to the entire scenery. The most amazing thing is that during the annual cherry blossom festival, local people will hold a grand cherry blossom viewing picnic on the riverside. With the faint aroma of wine, the cherry blossom scenery becomes even more romantic and elegant. The most amazing thing is the unique historical origin of the garden here. Jujuken Park was originally a private garden of a merchant town dweller and has been famous since the Edo period. Today, the park has become the most important civic heritage of local residents. Every year when the flowers are in full bloom, a large number of citizens flock to the park to enjoy the flowers, making it an annual event. The century-old cherry blossom tradition has remained fresh over time, attracting countless tourists to come and see the charming scenery of this mountain city. #Japan and Korea Springtime Destinations

Are you struggling with the heat and rising and falling humidity every day? There is a Meiji era building that uses technology to keep the temperature and humidity constant just by ingenuity in the construction of the building! This time we will introduce "Sankyo Warehouse" in Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture. It is a warehouse built to store rice and was used as one of the bases for shipping on the Mogami River🚣♀️Currently, part of it is a rice museum and a product store🌾 41 Zelkova trees are planted on the west side of the warehouse, which block the sunlight and protect the building from the strong seasonal winds in winter🌲It's not just that they were planted there, but that they were there intentionally, so if you know this information before visiting, you will enjoy it even more! It is one of the must-see spots for sightseeing in Yamagata, so if you are visiting Yamagata, why not stop by here and experience the Meiji era? ✨~ ...

#樱花2024 Hiyoriyama Park is crowded with visitors, some strolling under the flowers, some sitting on the ground, enjoying the spring scenery. The petals are flying everywhere, like rain and clouds, which makes people intoxicated. There is an observation deck in the park. Visitors can go up to the deck and enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms in the park. Mount Fuji and the cherry blossoms in the distance complement each other, forming a beautiful picture. The cherry blossoms in Hiyomasa Park are so beautiful that you will never want to leave. In this picturesque spring day, wouldn’t it be great to enjoy the cherry blossoms, climb the observation deck, and spend a wonderful time with family and friends? Wouldn’t it be great to go up to the observation deck and spend some quality time with your family and friends?

What can you do with 2,500 yen? Have a seafood donburi? Travel from Tokyo Station to Narita Airport? Would you believe that for 2,500 yen, you can also enjoy a 'dance performance' by the lovely maiko ladies, and even take a photo with them! In Sakata City, near the Sea of Japan in Yamagata Prefecture, there are many old ryotei that were once flourishing. Soma-ro is one of them, and now it has been converted into a tourist facility where you can enjoy maiko performances. The admission fee for the museum and the performance is over 2,000 yen, but you need to make a reservation in advance. You can visit the rooms inside the building, including the 'Takehisa Yumeji Art Museum', and finally enjoy the beautiful performance of the maiko in the 'large hall' on the second floor. Unlike the geisha of Kyoto, the maiko here are very down-to-earth. You can even take a photo with them! Address: 1-2-20 Hiyoshi-cho, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture

#StayingReview The Domon Ken Memorial Museum was established to honor the achievements of Japanese photographer Ken Domon. The museum collects and exhibits his lifelong work and valuable materials. Ken Domon is one of the most influential photographers in Japan's postwar photography world, and is especially known for his work capturing the landscapes and people of postwar Tokyo. His work conveys the state of Japanese society at the time through his unique perspective on everyday landscapes and people's lives. The Domon Ken Memorial Museum features exhibits of his representative works and his activities as a photographer, allowing visitors to experience his art and life. Visitors can also learn about the stories and production processes behind his work. Visitors can not only experience Japanese history and culture through the work of Ken Domon, but also gain a deeper understanding of his contributions to the development of the art of photography. His work continues to inspire many people today for its beauty and deep insight.