Sakata

Sakata stands at the mouth of the Mogami River on the Sea of Japan coast, featuring numerous historical warehouses and merchant residences.

The city gained prominence during the Edo period as a major trading port for rice transportation between northern Japan and metropolitan centers.

The Honma Museum exhibits traditional Japanese art collections within its premises, complemented by gardens overlooking Mount Chokai.

Visitors reach Sakata through Shonai Airport, which provides direct flights to Tokyo, or via train connections from major Japanese cities.

The Sankyo Rice Storehouse complex contains twelve wooden buildings from 1893 that maintain grain at consistent temperatures through traditional methods.

Location: Yamagata Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1889

Shares border with: Tsuruoka, Shonai, Mikawa, Mamurogawa, Sakegawa, Tozawa, Yuza, Yurihonjo, Nikaho

Website: https://city.sakata.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 38.91486,139.83672

Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:44