Sakata Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Yamagata prefecture, Japan
About Sakata
Sakata is the third most populous city in Yamagata prefecture. It lies at the mouth of the Mogami River. This location allowed it to flourish thanks to a thriving safflower trade with the Kansai region during the Edo Period (1603-1868). During this time the city ranked among the most important port towns in all of Japan. An international port remains in the city, though its national importance has since diminished. The city has been the shooting location for a number of film productions, most notably in 2008, when the Oscar winning film "Departures" (おくりびと,okuribito) was filmed here. The city has anofficial multilingual guide site.
Top Attractions in Sakata
Explore the best things to see and do in Sakata:
- ★Dewa Yushinkan
- ★Domon Ken Photography Museum
- ★Honma Art Museum
- ★Kaiko-ji Temple
- ★Sakata City Museum of Art
- ★Sankyo Storehouse
- ★Somaro
Where to Eat in Sakata
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bifuteki Wadachi
- 🍴Kachofugetsu
- 🍴Sushi Kappo Koise
Where to Stay in Sakata
- 🏨Hotel Alpha 1 Sakata
Sakata Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: