Gorgeous Harbour Town in Yamagata
The historic port city of Sakata was once a major port city that serviced domestic trade with the rest of Japan during the Edo Period hundreds of years ago. During this time, the richest family of all of Japan called Sakata home and the streets of downtown Sakata were lined with merchant homes and a bustling entertainment district for the many merchants and government officials that did business here.
This remnants of this bygone era of prosperity can still be seen in the many historical museums and sightseeing spots throughout this city. Sakata has also continued to produce some of the finest rice and sake in all of Japan which you can enjoy throughout the city.
Sakata is also located next to Mt. Chokai and its vast network of spring water and waterfalls. This includes waterfalls that you can drink from and hikes that take you through the vast beech forests at the base of this beautiful mountain.
This remnants of this bygone era of prosperity can still be seen in the many historical museums and sightseeing spots throughout this city. Sakata has also continued to produce some of the finest rice and sake in all of Japan which you can enjoy throughout the city.
Sakata is also located next to Mt. Chokai and its vast network of spring water and waterfalls. This includes waterfalls that you can drink from and hikes that take you through the vast beech forests at the base of this beautiful mountain.
