Sagae

The city sits between the Asahi Mountains and Dewa Mountains to the west, while the Mogami River flows along its eastern boundary point.

The area evolved from ancient Dewa Province through various clan controls during the Heian and Edo periods until becoming a city in 1954.

The city maintains international connections through sister city relationships with Giresun in Turkey and Andong in South Korea since the 1970s.

Nine elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools provide education services to the residents of this mountain-bordered municipality.

The city produces large quantities of cherries, leading to the creation of Cherryland, a specialized roadside station dedicated to regional fruit production.

Location: Yamagata Prefecture

Inception: August 1, 1954

Shares border with: Murayama, Tendo, Kahoku, Oe, Nishikawa, Nakayama, Okura

Website: https://city.sagae.yamagata.jp

GPS coordinates: 38.38092,140.27603

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:21