Sakata Cruise Ship Excursion: Traditional Culture Day Trip
Yamagata Prefecture
Sakata Port Excursion (6 hour) Snapshot
Price per person
￥29,000
What's included
All-day transport, Yamabushi-led hike, lunch, matcha experience, entry fees when applicable, interpreter guide
Participants
15-30 guests
Booking Deadline and Important Notes
Requests for reservations for this experience must be made at least three weeks in advance of your preferred experience date.
Reservation availability may vary. Reserve to confirm availability.
Please notify us at least one week before if you must cancel or modify your reservation.
Cruise Excursion Schedule
Morning
You will start your day in Sakata disembarking from your ship and being guided to your bus in the port. Please reference information for finding your guide and bus in the email we send to confirmed participants on our tour.
Mt. Haguro
Our first stop will be Mt. Haguro, one of the holy Dewa Sanzan mountains of Yamagata. In the company of an interpreter and a Yamabushi mountain monk, a practitioner of shugendo mountain worship, climb the 2,446 steps of Mt. Haguro. Along the way, visit the famous five story pagoda, which has stood for centuries on this spot, and admire the Dewa Sanzan shrine on the summit of the mountain while learning about the history of the religious communities which have revered this special place.
Shojin Ryori Lunch
Once you have made it to the summit, enjoy a traditional shojin ryori vegetarian lunch at a pilgrim’s lodge. The shojin ryori of the Dewa Sanzan makes liberal use of locally foraged vegetables to create delicious meals which cleanse the body and mind. Immerse yourself in the contemplative atmosphere of an authentic Japanese shukobo lodge as you partake of this unique cuisine.
Enjoy a tranquil temple off the beaten path
After lunch, we will make our way back down the mountain to a tranquil Buddhist temple off-the-beaten path. Enjoy matcha and a calmin walk through the beautiful Japanese garden out back, before continuing your journey.
Samurai Silk
For your final stop today, visit Matsugaoka Craft Park. Here you will learn about the history of samurai produced silk in the region, and perhaps pick-up a souvenir of your time in Yamagata.
End of the day: Return to the port in time for the closing ceremony and final send-off of your ship.
Reservation Inquiry Form
You can send a booking inquiry below. After we receive your inquiry, we will confirm the booking with our partners and send you a booking confirmation email at least 3 days before your desired date.
Please note this form does not confirm the availability of the experience.
Cancellation Policy
Our cancelation policy for this experience is below. Percentages represent the non-refundable portion of your experience fee. Note that in the scenario of an inclement weather forecast, the experience will be cancelled, guests will be contacted, and a cancellation fee will not be incurred.
21 or more business days before date of experience
20% of total price
14 days before date of experience
50% of total price
7 days before or less
No refund