In these carefully curated 2 or 3 day tour packages, enjoy the cultural and culinary highlights of port town Sakata, easily accessible via JR East’s scenic Uetsu Main Line.
Journey on the Uetsu Main Line: Exploring Sakata City Read More »
Experience the best of Japanese high-class culture on this private tour including performances of traditional Japanese instruments of Shamisen, shakuhachi and koto, tea ceremony, tour the Homma Museum of Art, zazen meditation and more.
Wear traditional Japanese clothing, Yukata, around the port town of Sakata while experiencing the traditional side of Japan. Try out traditional crafts, Sakata cuisine, visit historical locations of the area and more.
Traditional Japanese beauty and art – collaboration with the Homma Museum of Art Read More »
Catch your own fish or shop for some at a local market, then watch or work alongside as a professional Japanese chef prepares it.
Sea to Table Experiences in Yamagata Read More »
A stroll through the charming historical city of Sakata, which prospered during the Edo period as a major port for safflower and rice.
A Stroll in The Port City of Sakata Read More »
Our top 9 spots for hanami (cherry blossom viewing) in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture: at parks and temples, along rivers, and more!
Held annually since 1609, the Sakata Matsuri is Sakata City’s biggest event. It boasts parades, performances, and hundreds of street vendors.
This dance festival is held in downtown Sakata; hundreds of dancers fill the streets and dance to Sakata Jinku, a traditional folk song.
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At the Sakata Ika Tsuri Festival, onlookers cheer on the fishermen of Yamagata as they depart on their first squid fishing trip of the year.
Ika Tsuri Festival Read More »
The Matsuyama Cultural Heritage Museum in Sakata, Yamagata is a museum introducing the history and local cultural traditions of this town.
Matsuyama Cultural Lore Museum Read More »
