876-18 Aza-Sazawa, Ooe-machi
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Cost per person
¥500
The Ooe Town Exchange Station, located next to the JR Sazawa Station, serves as a hub to showcase the town's attractions. Inside, you can explore local souvenirs and a captivating display of festival floats (mikoshi) from the Ooe Autumn Festival. The exhibit features two impressive "Hayashi floats" accompanied by automated narration, providing an engaging cultural experience. Additionally, there's a model train exhibit featuring the Yamagata Shinkansen and trains that once ran on the Sazawa Line. It's a convenient and free attraction to visit while waiting for your train.