THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Sakata
Things to Do in Sakata
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Sankyo Soko Storehouse, Tamasudare Fall, Art Museums, Sacred & Religious Sites. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Sankyo Soko Storehouse, Tamasudare Fall, Art Museums, Sacred & Religious Sites. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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- fromper adult (price varies by group size)C$344
E-Bike Toursfromper adultC$294
Cultural Toursfromper adultC$43
Overnight Toursfromper adultC$239
Dining Experiencesfromper adultC$23- fromper adultC$368
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- John ESendai, Japan63 contributionsThis was an interesting place. The displays of local artists inside and the interesting view of the storehouses themselves on the outside made for a pleasant time. We also paid the fee to see the museum. Some information was written in English as well as Japanese.Written November 18, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Hidden J5 contributionsIts about 5 stories tall and is against a rock face.
Very beautiful and it is also located in a sort of gorge with a nice forest hike to get to it. Dont worry though, the hike is along a nice cement and wood path.Written June 7, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - agfald84 contributionsI discovered Domon Ken photography, in Rome, when just by chance I saw a huge exposition on his life work.
So when we went to Japan, we went to Sakata just to see his museum. We spent a whole afternoon there. We saw the children of Showa exposition. Beautiful.
The museum architecture is also beautiful, the idea of having many chairs for you to seat facing outside ( to a fantastic rock garden ) even if you have your back to the fantastic photographs....
And another beautiful space, also with seats, but this time to seat admiring a beautiful pond, and a huge number of cherry trees all in bloom... I could stay there for hours. The idea of coming to a museum and admiring not only the works of art inside it, but taking the time to look outside and admire the nature around it, was in a way, new to me, and I really appreciated the time spent there.
Worth the trip to Sakata.Written February 9, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - TassieTrippingHobart, Australia531 contributionsThis small garden was a short walk from the station. It was very well laid out, and luckily there were not very many visitors. There were many good photographic views so it was worth a slow walk around. I didn't have time to go into the museum or guest house but the latter was well sited in the gardenWritten October 29, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Audrey ChanShah Alam, Malaysia81 contributionsThe BEST part was the English tour given by Ms Maki throughout the Museum & Geisha Show ❤️❤️❤️ So many Beautiful & Rare Art & Porcelain Antiques in a Truly Antique Edo Period Mansion ❤️❤️❤️Written April 23, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- John ESendai, Japan63 contributionsWe stopped by here for a view of the sea (not great) and to see the wooden lighthouse. We enjoyed walking around the park even on a drizzly day.Written November 18, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KiwiYamabushiSakata, Japan69 contributionsKaikoji temple just north of Sakata city centre is home to not just one, but two self-mummified monks. There is a display that shows some of the actual tools and garments the monks used during their training to become ‘living Buddha’ or to leave a trace of their achieving Buddhahood in our world, which they did for the salvation of the people. Here you can learn about the grueling training the monks went through, and the reasons why they did so as well. I wouldn’t recommend this place for the faint of heart, as the two Buddha Mummies is quite a sight to behold, but anyone seeking a spot like no other is definitely welcome. A few other landmarks are nearby, like hiyoriyama park, Hie Shrine, Somaro, and the Sanno club that are enough to take up a whole day. Phots are from the park.Written February 17, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- James VT68 contributionsFor a small town like Sakata, the family that built this house had resources and taste. Half of the interconnected house was designed for the visiting government officials who were samurai class, and the other half was for the Honma merchants, who took care to not outshine their social superiors. The house remains in good shape and it has a double-nature not seen in many other locations. The displays are quality, and even if they do not have English explanations, you can enjoy wandering from room to room. Don't miss the large shop across the road, for unique local souvenirs and a few interesting displays.Written March 20, 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Julia Y110 contributionsLovely displays with helpful English speaking guides. Beautiful crafts. I was privileged to be able to try on a ceremonial kimono!Written July 29, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TassieTrippingHobart, Australia531 contributionsThis centre had a great walking map with details of all the key sights. The street map was very accurate. The staff member who assisted me did not have any English but he provided the map to me with no problems. There may have been other information available, but the map was all I wanted.Written October 30, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TassieTrippingHobart, Australia531 contributionsThis was a fascinating smaller residence with very friendly 'volunteer' staff. One of them took me outside to show me the cedar bark roof which was covered in stones - one of the very few buildings left with this type of roof. There reconstructions of various activities in some of the rooms, small garden areas and an English information sheet. The original owner had been very important in Sakata's shipping trade during the Edo period.Written October 30, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
