Matsuyama Cultural Lore Museum
The Matsuyama Cultural Heritage Museum in Sakata, Yamagata is a museum introducing the history and local cultural traditions of this town.
The Matsuyama Cultural Heritage Museum in Sakata, Yamagata is a museum introducing the history and local cultural traditions of this town.
Sakata City is the main port city of Yamagata Prefecture and retains much of the history from its golden days in the Edo Period.
Sakata Beika offers self-guided tours of its senbei rice cracker factory, plus fun food experiences like fresh senbei grilling and seasoning.
Kaikoji Temple in Sakata is home to two sokushinbutsu, Buddhist monks who mummified themselves while alive through a grueling 9-year process.
Hiyoriyama Park, a seaside park in Sakata, is known for its cherry blossoms, beautiful sunsets, and replica Kitamaebune ship.
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.
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.
Abumiya, the former residence of a famous Edo-period merchant, is representative of the historical culture and architecture of Sakata City.
Jichi-in Temple is a buddhist temple in Sakata, Yamagata. It features a big 17-meter tall Buddha statue and offers Zen meditation sessions.
The Kamo Aquarium in Tsuruoka, Yamagata boasts the largest variety of jellyfish on display of any aquarium in the world.