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

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