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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Please note that even if you select “Tour Language: English(written),” the driver speaks Japanese only.
Communication will be supported using a translation app, and English tour information will be provided in advance.
This 7-hour private shore excursion combines a sacred mountain pilgrimage atmosphere at Mt. Haguro with a classic Mogami River journey. Walk through cedar-lined approaches to the iconic five-story pagoda, then head to the Furukuchi area for lunch before enjoying the famous Mogami River boat ride. Finish with Sakata’s beloved heritage warehouses at Sanko-Soko before returning to port.
Options
Jumbo taxi - up to 9
Duration: 7 hours
Jumbo taxi - up to 9
Pickup included
Standard car - up to 4
Duration: 7 hours
Standard car - up to 4
Pickup included
What's included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Mogami River Boat Ride (Mogami River Cruise)
What to expect
Hagurosan Five-Story Pagoda
1h 15m
Enter Mt. Haguro through the striking red gate and walk a serene cedar-lined path to a nationally treasured five-story pagoda—one of Japan’s most atmospheric sacred forest scenes.
Michi-no-Eki Tozawa
20m
Furukuchi Area (Tozawa Village)
A small riverside area that serves as a gateway to the Mogami Gorge. It’s a practical stop for meeting points, local atmosphere, and access to river-cruise services and nearby eateries.
Mogami River
1h
Mogami Gorge (Furukuchi) – Lunch
Enjoy a relaxed lunch near the Mogami River, featuring seasonal local dishes. It’s the perfect break before boarding the river boat and taking in the gorge scenery.
Mogami River
1h 15m · Admission ticket not included
Mogami River Boat Ride (Mogami River Cruise)
A signature Yamagata experience: ride a traditional-style boat through the Mogami Gorge with dramatic cliffs and seasonal colors. Boatmen’s songs may add a memorable local touch.
Mogami River
15m
Kusanagi Port
A quiet riverside port area connected to Mogami River cruising routes. It’s a scenic spot to disembark and transition back toward Sakata, with a distinctly local river-town feel.
Sankyo Soko Storehouse
40m
A photogenic row of historic rice warehouses shaded by zelkova trees. Walk the atmospheric lanes and see how Sakata prospered through rice shipping and commerce.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
The driver will be waiting at exit of the port holding your name board.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
