Making the most of Sakata
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Sakata has a fairly small, functional port that is often used by small to mid-sized cruise vessels. Sakata Port lies close to the city centre
Located in Japan's Yamagata Prefecture, Sakata is a port city with a rich cultural and historical background, making it a fascinating cruise destination.
Carry a map on your cruise.
Sankyo Soko Rice Warehouses: these traditional storehouses date from 1893 and formerly held rice, but now contain a museum and souvenir shop. A picturesque row of Zelkova trees planted around them provides shade and strengthens the historic atmosphere
Homma Museum of Art: occupying a former mansion of the wealthy Homma family, the museum presents Oriental ceramics and other treasures alongside a traditional Japanese garden
Getting around
Cruise passengers berth at Northern Sakata Port, some distance from the city centre. A taxi or cruise-line shuttle bus is recommended for reaching central Sakata and its attractions.