Hiyoriyama Park
Hiyoriyama Park, a seaside park in Sakata, is known for its cherry blossoms, beautiful sunsets, and replica Kitamaebune ship.
Homma Museum
The Homma Museum in Sakata exhibits traditional Asian art. Located next to a Japanese garden and villa, it’s easy to visit all three at once.
Sakata Firework Festival
The Sakata Fireworks Festival is an extravagant riverside fireworks display that takes place in Sakata City, Yamagata every summer.
Oishida Festival Matsuri
The small town of Oishida goes all out during their Oishida Matsuri, a summer festival featuring fireworks and exuberant traditional dance.
Homma Historical Residence
The Homma Residence in Sakata is the former home of the Homma family. Built in 1768, it’s a great example of Edo-period architecture.
The Historic Abumiya Residence
Abumiya, the former residence of a famous Edo-period merchant, is representative of the historical culture and architecture of Sakata City.
Jichi-in Temple
Jichi-in Temple is a buddhist temple in Sakata, Yamagata. It features a big 17-meter tall Buddha statue and offers Zen meditation sessions.
Chokai Waterfalls
Mount Chokai has a network of waterfalls at its base. This article introduces a hike to three of the best.
Kamo Aquarium
The Kamo Aquarium in Tsuruoka, Yamagata boasts the largest variety of jellyfish on display of any aquarium in the world.
Nakajimadai
Nakajimadai is a beautiful beech forest and wetland area featuring easy nature trails. It is located at the base of Mount Chokai in Akita.