Minami-Shinmachi, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Hiyoriyama Park offers panoramic views of Sakata Port, the city, the Sea of Japan, the Mogami River, and even the Dewa Sanzan mountains. This scenic spot features historical monuments like a Basho poetry stone, a wooden hexagonal lighthouse, and a statue of Kawamura Zuiken. It's a prime location for viewing sunsets over the Sea of Japan and is especially beautiful during the Sakata Hiyoriyama Cherry Blossom Festival in April. The park is easily accessible by bus from Sakata Station. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through this historical park and take in the breathtaking views.
Accessibility: Guide dogs permitted ○ Wheelchair-accessible restroom available ○ Wheelchair-accessible slopes available ○ Size: 3.9 hectares