2025 Sagae Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

This was my first time in this area!!! I rented a car from Sendai Station and took the highway to get here. It was easy to drive on unfamiliar roads, and the roads weren't that narrow either!! It was a good time of year when a lot of fruit is harvested, so instead of souvenirs you can buy in tourist areas, I looked up JA shops that locals go to, and I was able to buy a lot cheaply!! I recommend doing lots of research!! #fruit #shine muscat #discounted #plum #fig #tohokutrip #mountainside

Cherry Land Sagae, a popular roadside station in Yamagata Prefecture, welcomes over 900,000 visitors each year and has undergone a renovation in April 2024. As the premier cherry-producing area in Japan, it offers an array of cherry-based souvenirs. information Facility Name📍Cherry Land Sagae Address📍919-8 Kawahara, Oaza Hachihoji, Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture Access📍About a 27-minute walk from the Hamae-Takamatsu Station exit Business Hours📍9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (subject to change by season) Holidays📍Open all year round

Located inside the "Sakuranbo Kaikan" next to Cherry Land Sagae, this popular gelato shop is beloved not only for its reasonable prices but also for its surprisingly delicious offerings. It seems that around 200 varieties of gelato have been sold to date. The must-try is the Tsuyahime gelato, made with the Tsuyahime variety of rice! Don't miss out on this treat! Information Facility Name: Sakuranbo Kaikan Address: 3 Kubo, Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture Access: Approximately a 28-minute walk from the Hamafront Takamatsu Station exit Business Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Regular Holiday: Open daily

Located next to Sakurakoen Park, Sakurakoen Park boasts two major flower viewing spots. The first is the Azalea Garden's Observation Plaza, and the second is Cherry Blossom Hill. The Azalea Garden in Sakurakoen Park is home to 43,000 azalea plants comprising 11 different species. From the Observation Plaza, visitors can enjoy a sweeping view of the vibrant sea of azalea flowers, which is claimed to be the largest scale azalea garden in the Northeast. Additionally, right next to the Azalea Garden, a wisteria trellis has been constructed. Since the blooming periods are similar, visitors can also admire the beautiful wisteria flowers at the same time. Cherry Blossom Hill is planted with 1,000 cherry trees, ranging from the famous Somei Yoshino cherry trees to mountain cherries and double-flowered cherries. Sakurakoen Park Address: Nagoka, Sakurakoen, Sakurakoen City Transportation: About a 16-minute walk from JR Nishisakurakoen Station

It's a pity that there are no cushions, but the meat soba is really delicious!! I went during cherry season and it came with cherries!!

Sagae City, Murayama Region, Yamagata Prefecture "Mogami River Hometown Park" developed along the Mogami River Access 🚘 1 minute by car from Sagae SAIC (ETC only) 🚃🚘 About 5 minutes by car from Sagae Station This park is full of plants and is lush with greenery. There are even cherry 🍒 trees. During the rose 🌹 season, colorful roses bloom and are a sight to behold! ... Nearby, you can enjoy the whole day at the Cherry Park Hotel, Onsen Yu-Cherry, foot baths, and a direct sales shop. You can also see the summer Sagae Fireworks Festival 🎆 from this spot. It's a park worth visiting on your day off, so please do go. #Yamagata #Sagae #Park #Botanical Garden #Day Off #Relaxation #Skateboarding #Onsen #Trip #Dog Run