Meeting Point

Sakata Port, Sakata Station, or Shonai Airport

Gyokusenji Temple

Gyokusenji Temple, established in 13th century affiliated with the Soto School of Zen Buddhism, is renowned for its Zen garden. It's "Place of Scenic Beauty" designated by Government Cultural Affairs Agency. You can also enjoy maccha green tea and Japanese sweets with a view of the garden.

Somaro restaurantnt

Somaro, originally a traditional Japanese high-class restaurant operated for over 100 years, is best place to experience the rich history and culture of the port city of Sakata. We can enjoy course menue of traditional Japanese food, followed by Maiko dance performance.

Honma Museum of Art

The fourth generation of the rich merchant Homma Family derived a plan to construct and maintain the garden, Kakubuen, for job creation as measure against unemployment. Built in 1813, Seienkaku served as a lodging house when the feudal lord came to inspect his territory, and as a guesthouse for the Imperial Family, royalty, and government officials after the Edo period. This picturesque garden and house became open to public in 1968, and you may enjoy bitter maccha tea with an artistic sweet wagashi confection surrounded by this scenic atmosphere.

Sankyosoko

Sankyo-soko Rice Storehouse was constructed in 1893, comprised of 12 storehouses capable of storing 10,800 tons rice. They are wooden structure, equipped with double roofs, lined with zelkova trees to keep cool the inside. They finished to serve as storage and is now renovated to souvenir shop.

Ending Point

Sakata Port, Sakata Station, or Shonai Airport