2026 Sagae Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in February)

Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture Enjoy three different hot springs "Sagae Hanasaka Onsen Yu-Cherry" Address: 15 Sagae Kubo, Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture This hot spring has three different hot springs, each with its own unique benefits, so you can choose which bath to soak in for longer or longer depending on your mood that day. There are also two saunas: high and low. There's also an open-air bath, where you can enjoy a luxurious time while listening to the flow of the Mogami River. During the Sagae fireworks festival, this open-air bath is a hidden gem where you can watch the fireworks from! There's also a dining area where you can enjoy Yamagata specialties at reasonable prices! #HotSprings #Yamagata #Sagae #FreeFrequency #HiddenGem #Sauna

#springitinerary Good museum at bottom of hill worth visiting before going up to the complex. Also good walks around the mountain. You do need a car. This temple on a hillside overlooking the river and fields of the surrounding countryside has an impressive collection of buildings and Buddhist sculpture. The carvings of Buddhist statues are delicate, precise, and accurate. You can clearly feel the spirit of the Buddhist sculptor. The buildings of the ancient temples also have a historical appearance, and I felt the weight of history when I thought about how many people joined hands.

#springitinerary Nice park with campsite. Good bathroom facilities. Quiet and peaceful. Although it is aimed at family camping, it has a large capacity that can accommodate solo travelers, has reasonable price and is convenient because you can almost auto-camp depending on the location. The facilities are clean. Restrooms and running water are only available near the administration building, so you will need to prepare accordingly.

#springitinerary A day-trip hot spring facility located right next to the interchange. The parking lot fills up quickly, so it might be best to go as soon as it opens. The alkaline spring beauty bath made my skin smooth and beautiful. The iron springs and simple springs were also good. There is also a sauna, but it was written that you must bring your own bath towel. Shampoo and body soap are also provided. The most amazing thing is that it costs 350 yen.

#springitinerary This is the Mogami River Furusato Comprehensive Park, located in the west part of Mt. Sagae, Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture. The view from the highest hill in the park is amazing! It is a spot where you can see the Asahi Mountain Range, Gassan, Hayama, and Zao to the east. The park also has many trees, flowers, rest areas, and play equipment, making it ideal for picnics with small children.

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