Sakata
Sakata is a city on the northwest coast of Japan’s Honshu Island. In the center, Sankyo Soko is a group of warehouses built in 1893. One now contains the Historical Museum of Shonai Rice. The Honma Museum of Art includes antiques displayed in a 19th-century villa. The Ken Domon Museum of Photography is dedicated to the revered social realist photographer. North of the city, trails lead to up Mount Chōkai volcano.
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Park
Nature & Parks
Hiyoriyama Park, situated on a 56-meter artificial hill, offers breathtaking panoramic views of Sakata City and the Pacific Ocean. On clear days, visitors can even catch a glimpse of Matsushima Bay. The park is renowned for its stunning cherry blossoms, with over 400 cherry trees creating a picturesque setting for hanami viewing from mid to late April.
Lovely park. You can see a lot of things in one place. The lighthouse is my favorite one. The place is quite large and not so many people visit it. It's also recommended to visit some interesting temples around the park.
Pinasindi W — Google review
A quiet park with little people visiting.
Can see some hawk flying in the sky, and can see many boats at the ports too. I only saw a foreigner when I spent my 2 hours there.
Come if you like some history thingy and quiet place to just enjoy the day especially during Sakura season because I can see the trees are there with a big field to camp!
Come watch more of the park in my YouTube channel "Aerick Wanderland"
Beautiful place for a walk and enjoy the cherry blossom trees in full bloom.
Loads of food stands.
Boat is smaller than you would think .
Seaside Park with historic lighthouse and ancient cargo ship.
This is Very awesome!
Local people may not aware, but this park is very good as it is filled with many songs and poetry of historical person.
There is a ship, this also tells us about historical lessons.
The shape of lake and the landscape imitates the ancient sea route of business.
Incredible.
Really beautiful and well maintained park with a historic lighthouse and a pond with a sailboat.
1 Chome-10 Minamishinmachi, Sakata, Yamagata 998-0063, Japan•
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Nestled in the historic buildings of a former Maiko and Geisha house, Sanno Club offers visitors a unique glimpse into Japan's rich cultural heritage. Originally established as Uhachiro in 1894, this venue has transformed from a high-end restaurant to an engaging cultural site. Guests can immerse themselves in the art of crafting Kasafuku ornaments—charming miniature creations that dangle from vibrant red umbrellas—and delve into the fascinating history of the Kitamaebune Ships at the downstairs museum.
Kind of old Japanese restaurant. Now full of Japanese hanging decorations.
There’s a tea room on 1st floor, nice garden can be seen. Lot of antique items are remaining on the 1st floor. No real rush even in holidays. Worth visiting if you have an interest on tradition Japanese items.
Entrance fee is ¥800. Car park available.
Chaminda M — Google review
Hidden treasure in Sakata! So thrilled I came across the Sanno Club while looking at area sightseeing places in our hotel. This gorgeous former fine dining establishment has been turned into a truly magical space. The woodwork and architecture throughout the building alone is worth a visit, but the former banquet hall is now this lovely place to see the handcrafted work of local artists, both current and historical. Highly recommended.
This place is magical!
There is a cool history to it and the display of the kasafuku was stunning beyond words. The building is a beautiful example of old architecture that is so well preserved. The staff was super nice and sweet. Highly recommend a stop by while you are in Sakata.
My friends and I have who have all extensively traveled around Japan were very impressed with this building. The attention to detail of the design and craftsmanship of the building is a testament to how wealthy the family and area was! The second floor room filled with Yasafuku is absolutely stunning and magical. We all degree this is a very underrated site.
Probably one of if not the coolest thing we did on our trip. We got there right when it opened so it was so quiet and peaceful and the woman helped us and explained the meaning of everything upstairs. Then she even gave us a tour around the downstairs as well. The shop also has soooo many cool gifts for anyone. HIGHLY recommend a visit!!
A Beautiful collection of kasafuku! Staff are very nice and the exhibition is stunning!
Lovely old building bursting with gorgeous, pretty things ✨️
The umbrella covers(Kasafuku) are amazing, and if you try making one yourself you can imagine how much work goes into making one.
2 Chome-2-25 Hiyoshicho, Sakata, Yamagata 998-0037, Japan•
Museum
Nature & Parks
Homma Museum, established in 1947, showcases a wide range of Japanese arts and crafts exhibitions featuring tea ceremonies. This museum is known for its rich collection of historical artifacts from the Shonai region, including original works by renowned haiku poet Matsuo Basho. However, it's the unique and exceptional traditional garden that sets it apart from other museums- a must-visit destination for nature lovers.
So impressed by the villa, garden and art collection! It's so relaxing to drink matcha and look out to the garden. I didn't want to leave!!! Homma clan is a great art collector. I was able to read all the descriptions in english using the QR code! Well done!
Melissa W — Google review
Museum entrance fee is bit expensive, not worth visiting if you are not interested on Japanese history.
Outside there’s an house you can use the same the ticket to enter. Garden is well designed and maintained typical Japanese style one. Japanese style tea room is there where you can enjoy Japanese green tea and sweets for ¥600.
Fascinating museum, beautiful gardens with wonderful historic vila. Allow plenty of time, you will want to spend some time looking around.
A nice museum that hosts traveling exhibitions, I really loved the absolutely incredible garden, it blooms with a beautiful serenity that sings to you from inside.
Went there for the Hina Doll Exhibition. The front office staff is friendly and helpful. You can request her for an English pamphlet but explanation in English is readily available by scanning barcode (via internet). I paid 450 yen (cost for university student, bring your student card), but adult entry is 1000 yen covering all parts.
The museum consist of exhibition buiding, Japanese garden, and villa.
From the main entrance you will enter the exhibition building first. It's full of art and doll collection from various period. I recommend not to go alone because the nuance is kinda... vintage and eerie.
Note that the toilet is only here, so make sure to empty your bladder here before moving on to the other parts of the museum.
The garden is serene, you can hear birds and moving tree branches house. You can also see the beautiful villa and blue pond filled with huge koi fish from the garden. To enter the villa, just follow the mark. You will be greeted by another friendly staff. When I went there, they also show the hina dolls arragements and the 傘福 (kasa fuku) native to Sakata. The hina dolls exhibition lasts till 6 April 2023.
They also have umbrella service for free if it's raining, and you can enjoy tea+dessert in the villa at additional cost.
You can also bring professional camera, because photo and video are allowed in every parts. I won't spill the most beautiful part because it has to be you who discover it😄
This is a atypical museum which including a park and a historical building. There is not much exhibit showing in the main building but the most attractive thing to do is sitting on the historical building watching the park which seemingly as a picture of nature. The museum is equipped with carpark and toilet and is located in a convenience place.
We stumbled across this beautiful Japanese garden while waiting for our next train to Akita. We only had an hour or so in Sakata. It was an unexpected chance to rejuvenate our weary travelers’ souls.
The grounds are small but very calming. Make your way out to the 2nd level of the pavilion overlooking the central pond.
7-7 Onaricho, Sakata, Yamagata 998-0024, Japan•
Temporarily Closed
Aquarium
Nature & Parks
Reopened in 2014, the Kamo Aquarium in Tsuruoka has transformed into a cutting-edge attraction, featuring an impressive display of jellyfish. Boasting the largest collection of jellyfish in the world with over 50 different species, it has earned recognition from the Guinness World Records. The Jellyfish Dream Theater showcases these elegant creatures in colorfully lit tanks, offering visitors a mesmerizing experience. Additionally, guests can enjoy seal shows and interact with starfish at the touch pool.
Did not expect much but this place is full of surprises. Disregard the initial fish tanks
This is home to 88 of all 120 jellyfish species in the word and the prix de resistance is the bioluminescence jelly fishes the subject of which won Japan a Nobel prize in chemistry with the GFP protein research .
Wing A — Google review
It is an interesting aquarium but when we visited it, it was quite busy.
If you like jelly fish, you would love this place, as they have good educational display as well, showing the jellyfish at different stages of life.
I found the admission fee of ¥1,500 to be slightly on the steep side considering the size of the place.
This aquarium is really beautiful, and I enjoyed the many kinds of jellyfish I could look at. The only downside was that a lot of people were taking videos and would stand for a long time in front of the aquariums. I guess I’m too old to appreciate that!
We went to the restaurant and had an amazing delicious and very reasonably priced lunch. If you are a seafood lover, I know it’s funny to eat seafood at an aquarium, but still, it was amazing!
A cruise ship stop in Sakata gave us the chance to visit the Kamo Aquarium. The jellyfish room where they hold concerts is otherworldly and unique, but my favorite was the tank of baby salmon. Ive attached those photos first. Nice T-shirts in the gift shop, good ice cream and a cold drink machine with my favorite Mets Lemon Squash. A perfect day.
It is an aquarium, but has an extensive jellyfish exhibit. We were able to see dozens of different species of jellyfish. There were glowing jellyfish, and the display of jellyfish in a huge tank was breathtaking.
The jellyfish are incredible! So amazing to see so many different types in one place
Coming from a country with much stricter animal rights rules and regulations, going to this aquarium was extremely upsetting. The tanks were hugely overcrowded with little to no natural vegetation. There is no natural terrain in the jellyfish tanks whatsoever, whilst aesthetically pleasing this cannot be in the animals best interest. Worst of all was the seals. There were six or seven of them in one tiny swimming pool, going round and round in laps. There were two seals in isolation in the smallest pools imaginable, one was swimming in tight circles desperate for stimulation whilst the other was barking in distress. I have attached photos of their horrendous conditions. I left with my heart in my throat, deeply upset to have given this organisation my money.
The main attraction here is the jellyfish collection and lecture. I wasn't expecting much at first, but I was simply fascinated by the collection. They also have a restaurant where you can eat jellyfish and puffer fish if you're up for it.
My only complaint is that the seals should have a much bigger space to live in than they have.
Okubo-657-1 Imaizumi, Tsuruoka, Yamagata 997-1206, Japan•
Mountain peak
Nature & Parks
Mountains
Mount Chōkai is a massive active volcano located at the prefectural border of Yamagata and Akita. It offers various hiking trails, scenic overlooks, and holds a history of spiritual activities. The area features unique rock formations shaped like candles and mammoths due to submarine volcano activity and wave erosion.
I had a chance to hike Mt. Chokai on August 12th. It was one of the best hiking I have ever had. There are many trails but the most popular one is the Hokodate trail. I arrived here at around 8:30 and it was packed already. Not only hikers but also nature lovers and campers were there to enjoy the spectacular scenery. The weather was awesome. You can take a pleasure of seeing Nihon kai (Japan Sea) after a beautiful green nature. Hokodate has restaurants, shops, information center, bathrooms, vending machines, observation deck etc. pretty much everything you will need. The trail starts across the road behind the rest house. Don’t forget to fill out the hiking form for safety. The course stars very smooth and nice path. Then a well maintained road with lots of big rocks comes. The rocks are flatted and placed well on the way. There is an observation deck after 5-10 min but no need to wast time here since there are other places on the way. After an hour you cross the intersection of two small mountains. This place had a great view with lots of flowers and snow on top of the mountains. After a short descending you will climb a steep section. This part might be a bit challenging but you will forgot everything once you reach the top of this section. There is a hut here. Good place for a break. I was sitting and watching the scenery in the front section but realized that the Chokai lake can be seen behind section. So just go around the hut and enjoy the Chikai Lake’s amazing scenery. Some people return from this point after having a walk around the lake. If you like to make the summit than just keep going by following the signs behind the hut. The rocks in this sections are more random which makes it a bit harder to walk. I am sure you will stop time to time to take photo of both Chokai-ko and the mountains on the other side. After about 20 min you will see a descending section follows with another peak. It was my first time hiking here so I thought this is the peak of Mt. Chokai. Actually it is just half way through. However the scenery and path were breathtaking. Before starting to ascend this peak you will see another path joins from the right side. This is the one coming from the waterfalls trail ( Ichinotaki, ninotaki ). From this point on the path becomes narrower and challenging. Once you reach the peak of this section you will see a small sitting area where you can have a short break. Soon you will see another sign at the fork. The right one goes through 3 different mountain peaks before the Chokai’s summit. Seemed too challenging. The left one goes to the hut near to the summit. I went from the left one. You can go from left and come back from the right one. The left section turns more challenging and steeper. You descend first and climb up to through rocky path. The first section is very and very slippery. Take your time, don’t rush. It was very crowded and I had to wait people in-front of me. You can see the summit from this point but it is not a direct path. You will go behind the mountain. You will see the signs every 15-30
min. It took me more the an hour to reach the summit from this point. On the way you will see some people on the top of the mountains on your right side. This is the other path goes to the summit. Once I saw the hut I had relief to reach up to here. The hut is big. There is a restaurant, a museum, a temple, bathrooms etc. You can buy drinks or have a cup of noodles. However this is not the peak yet. On your left you will see the big scary rocks. Just follow the white arrows. Don’t look back, just keep going. It is normally a 30 min climbing the peak. The peak is very small. Just take a photo with the sign and respect other people. This is the Shinzan peak 2136m (Mt. Chokai) Although you can descend from the same path there is another path on the other section to go back to the hut. Alternatively you can follow the path that goes to the peak of the other mountains to reach the starting point.
Recep D — Google review
Snow-free season is good, but snow-covered season is great.
The slopes of the vast snowfall of the sunny day of May are hot.
The new mountain, which is bordered by the remaining snow, is even more rough.
You can go down and slide freely on a large snow surface by drawing a spur.
It is a fun unique to skiing.
However, you have to be careful enough to take the course after Ohama hut.
If you make a mistake in one of the ridges, you will go down in the wrong direction.
Check the course you have climbed and then slide down.
I will give this 5star not because of the service but the amazing views on top! Only those who are willing to reach the top will have an amazing experience!
It is local mountain.
A wonderful view welcomes you
So good.
Awesome view of the sea. Even if you don't go all the way to the top, you have great views all around.
On a clear day the view to the coast and sea seems to go forever.
-Lovely views when driving by
Top places to eat
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4.0
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cheap
Seafood restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Tobishima is a waterfront eatery in Sakata known for its delectable fish dishes. The menu features seafood bowls, sashimi boats, and other meals centered around fish. Their sushi is made using the freshest catches of the day, ensuring a delightful dining experience. Moreover, Tobishima offers unique options like squid ink ice cream. Customers can enjoy these flavorful offerings at reasonable prices while taking in the spacious and scenic surroundings.
delicious, fresh sushi straight from the daily catch (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧ they also have squid ink ice cream ~
Frank S — Google review
It is a bit far from the Sakata station. But it is worth it You can enjoy good seafood with reasonable price.
Very ordinary. I come here with some expectation as it’s a famous seafood market nearby, but then the crab meat isn’t as fresh, salmon taste poor without much fatty taste. The maguro charges 1000 yen but just ordinary hon maguro. The don rice even is hot which is not traditional at all.
Difficult to communicate, I order a set which have boil fish head. Maybe out of stock, they served other part of fish which I dont like. free water and tea.
It's a place where you can relax and eat in front of the great landscape. The sashimi is delicious.
The food is very good, tasty and plentiful. First time coming here and loved it.
In early April,I went here and ate it.
It was so delicious and reasonable.
It made me happy.
If you come to Sakata,you should visit here!
Food was good but service wasn't good(preferential treatment), price is on the high side compared to the restaurant across the carpark Go to other place for better experience. Don't waste your time and trip here.
Japan, 〒998-0036 Yamagata, Sakata, Funabacho, 2 Chome−5−10, さかた海鮮市場 ２Ｆ•
3.9
(1426)
3.7
(67)
affordable
Ramen restaurant
Noodle shop
Mangetsu is a cozy eatery that specializes in serving delectable wontons and homemade ramen noodles. With its inviting ambiance, this restaurant offers a warm atmosphere for customers to enjoy their meals. The staff is known for being amiable and the establishment itself has gained popularity within the local community. Their signature dish, the ramen soup, is an absolute must-try as it features succulent wontons.
The nicest people in the world! Delicious ramen but even better people!
Nick C — Google review
I ordered the tsukemen. It was alright but not the best. Wasn’t worth the hype. However the wonton was good.
Ramen restaurant, very tastey. Friendly staff. Good local establishment.
Ramen soup includes wontons.
English name of restaurant: Mangetsu
You must Try this Ramen. This is one of famous Sakata Ramen.
(Translated by Google) Visiting a client in Sakata City ✈️
I wasn't sure if I'd be able to make it in time for a lunchtime meeting, so I gave up on the first day, but I couldn't resist and went back the second day❗️I arrived 10 minutes before opening on a weekday and there were four other groups waiting...
The restaurant was surprisingly spacious, and I was seated right away. I ordered wonton noodles with a boiled egg 🍜
The soup was light and flavorful, with a hint of seafood or flying fish broth❗️Perfect for a hangover cure🍜
Worth the wait~
The wontons were melt-in-your-mouth🤤The char siu was light and perfectly matched the soup🤭
The flavors were perfectly thought out~
This is a restaurant you should definitely visit.
(Original)
酒田市のお客様の所へ訪問✈️
お昼からの打ち合わせに間に合うか微妙だったので1日目は断念しましたが、諦めきれず2日目に訪問❗️平日の開店10分前に到着し4組待ち…
思いの外、店内は広くすぐに案内され煮卵入ワンタンメンを注文🍜
魚介出汁？あごだし？の旨みとあっさりスープ❗️二日酔いにもってこいのお味🍜
並ぶ価値ありますね〜
ワンタンはトロトロ🤤チャーシューはサッパリ系でスープにあってる🤭
計算された味でしたよ〜
是非訪問して頂きたいお店です。
(Translated by Google) I heard it's a popular restaurant, so this was my first time visiting!
I went around 12 o'clock, and there was already a line!
There are several parking lots, but depending on the timing, you might not be able to find a spot.
After writing my name and waiting a little, they showed me to a parking spot right away. The turnover seemed fast.
The ramen had a very refreshing taste and was easy to eat.
By the time I finished eating and left, the line had gotten even longer... 😅
This long a line on a weekday...
I imagine it would be even more impressive on the weekend (lol)
(Original)
人気店と聞いて初訪問！
12時頃行きましたがすでに行列が出来ていました！
駐車場も何箇所かありますがタイミングによっては停めれない可能性もあるんじゃないかな？
名前を書いて少しまったら直ぐに案内してくれました。回転率は早いと感じました。
ラーメンの味は非常にさっぱりして食べやすかったです。
食べ終わって出る頃には更に行列が延びていました…😅
平日でこの行列…
週末はもっと凄いと思いました（笑）
(Translated by Google) I arrived around 1:30 PM on Saturday, July 26, 2025, but the parking lot at the restaurant was full. There seemed to be several parking spaces nearby, so I was able to park there. There were four or five other groups ahead of me. It was a hot day, but there was a tent set up outside, so I was able to wait in the shade.
At first glance, the wontons in the char siu wonton noodles aren't visible, but there were plenty underneath, underneath the char siu. The aroma of seafood broth and the wontons that looked like clouds were delicious. As is typical of Yamagata ramen, there was plenty of noodles, and I was completely satisfied. The lady serving me was also polite and friendly.
I bought some nibosen as a souvenir.
(Original)
2025.07.26の土曜日13:30頃に到着しましたがお店のところの駐車場はいっぱいでした。近くに何箇所か有るようでそちらに駐車出来ました。先客が4〜5組。炎天下でしたが外にテントが出ており日陰で待つことが出来ました。
チャーシューワンタン麺は一見ワンタンが見えませんがチャーシューの下に下に沢山ありました。魚介出汁の香りと雲を呑むワンタンが美味しい。山形のラーメンらしく麺がたっぷりで満腹満足でした。おばちゃんの接客も丁寧親切でした。
お土産ににぼせん買いましたー。
(Translated by Google) The ferry to Tobishima was canceled, so I went on a gourmet tour in the town of Sakata.
I normally avoid gluten and rarely eat noodles, but since I'd come all the way to Yamagata, Japan's highest ramen consumer, I decided to try the local wontons (wonton noodles).
I ordered the "large wonton" without noodles for 1,050 yen.
The skin was thin and the filling was small, but it was still very filling.
Just like the name wonton suggests, the skin was like a cloud, so you could swallow it.
It did burn the inside of my mouth, though (lol).
The broth was mainly chicken and flying fish, but the flying fish broth was rather strong.
I enjoyed it until the very end.
Thanks for the meal!
Just like the name wonton suggests, it was like swallowing a cloud
(Original)
飛島へのフェリーが欠航となり、酒田の町でグルメツアー。
普段はグルテンを控えてるため、麺類はほとんど食べませんが、ラーメン消費量日本一の山県まで来たので、御当地のワンタン（ワンタン麺）をいただく事に。
麺無しの「ワンタン大盛り」1,050円を注文しました。
皮は薄く具は小さめですが、シッカリ食べ応えがあります。
雲呑の字のごとく、皮は雲のように呑めます。
おかげで口の中、火傷しましたけど（笑）
ダシは鶏とアゴがメインですが、どちらかと言えばアゴダシが強め。
最後まで美味しくいただきました。
ご馳走様です！
雲呑の字のごとく、雲を呑むように
2-1 中の口町, 酒田市東 Yamagata 998-0855, Japan•
4.1
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4.2
(45)
affordable
Ramen restaurant
Kachofugetsu Sakata is a delightful culinary gem that showcases the rich flavors of Japanese cuisine, particularly through its ramen offerings. Visitors often rave about the light yet deeply flavorful broth, which strikes a perfect balance between seafood and chicken dashi. The medium-thick curly noodles complement the soup beautifully, creating an enjoyable dining experience. Many patrons have been pleasantly surprised by the quality of this establishment, especially considering their previous expectations based on other local eateries.
Another 5 stars Ramen shop!
Please try their Shio Yuzu Wanton Men (read as Shee-Yo Yoo Zu)
It's a wanton noodle instead of normal ramen (but the noodle is still ramen anyway)
This sounds like Chinese wanton noodle but it's different from Cantonese nor other Chinese wanton noodle because the noodle they using is actually ramen so you don't have the alkaline taste at all! The prawn they using is very fresh and delicious! The wanton (dumpling) is quite similar to what we have in Chinese restaurant but the noodle and soup are really nice.
Do visit my channel for more video of the shop. Search for Aerick Wanderland in YouTube. Thanks for viewing
Aerick N — Google review
(Translated by Google) I visited Sakata Ramen Kachou Fuugetsu, located at the Ikebukuro Tobu department store.
★Seared and Moist Char Siu Shrimp Wonton Ramen
★Fluffy and Melty Shrimp Wonton Ramen with Rock Seaweed
The soup, a blend of dried sardines, pork bones, and chicken, was slightly salty but perfectly coated the medium-thick, curly noodles.
The wontons, made with large shrimp wrapped in thin skin, were smooth and plump.
The char siu was also delicious.
The rock seaweed had a rich seashore aroma and was the perfect complement to the light soup.
The Japanese-style sesame miso was spicy yet mellow!
If this place was in my neighborhood, I'd definitely visit again.
(Original)
池袋東武で出店していた酒田ラーメン 花鳥風月さんに伺いました。
★炙り・しっとりチャーシュー海老ワンタンメン
★ふわっとろ海老ワンタンメン 岩のり付き
煮干しと、豚骨、鶏肉から取ったブレンドスープは ややしょっぱめながら、中太ちぢれ麺によくからみます。
大玉海老を薄皮で包んだワンタンは、つるんとプリプリが楽しめました。
チャーシューも美味しかったです。
岩のりは磯の香り豊かで、あっさりスープにピッタリでした。
和風ごま味噌は、スパイシーながらまろやかさをかんじました！
家の近所にあったら、通いたいお店でした。
(Translated by Google) I drove to Kachou Fuugetsu to eat Sakata ramen.
I've been to the Shonai region a few times, but this was my first visit just for ramen, so I was excited from the morning.
I arrived a little after 11am, but the first parking lot was full, so I parked in the second parking lot across the street and headed to the store. They were already showing people inside, and the line slowly made its way inside. The first group filled up, and I had to wait about 20 minutes for the next group to be shown inside.
I chose wonton noodles from the menu on the ticket machine at the entrance and waited at the counter. My bowl arrived in less than five minutes after I sat down. It was topped with two pieces of pork, five wontons? bamboo shoots, and green onions, and the noodles were regular-thick, curly noodles.
First, I took a sip of the soup, which was lighter than I expected. It was a refreshing, clear broth with a seafood-based broth that was delicious.
The minced meat in the wontons was larger than at other places I've eaten at, and the flavor went perfectly with the wontons. The pork slices were firm and chewy, and the flavor was infused into them, making them a great choice for eating with noodles.
There were also many other menu items, so I'll definitely be ordering again.
Thank you for the meal.
(Original)
酒田ラーメンを食べに車を走らせ花鳥風月さんに来店です。
庄内地方には何度か来てましたが、ラーメンを目的とした訪問は初で朝から気合いが入ってます。
11時過ぎに到着しましたが、第一🅿️は満車向かいの第二🅿️に停めて店舗へ、既に店内に案内をしていて行列は少しずつ店内へ、第一陣で満席になり次の案内をまつこと20分位で店内に案内されます。
入口の食券機のメニューからワンタン麺を選びカウンターで待ちます。座ってからは5分弱で着丼、チャーシュー２枚、ワンタン5個？メンマ、ネギが乗っていて、麺は普通の太さのちぢれ麺です。
まずスープを一口思ってた以上にあっさり、さっぱりの透明なスープです、魚介系の出汁が効いていてうまいてます。
ワンタンの挽肉が今まで食べた他のお店より大きく味もワンタンと合っておいしいです。
チャーシューは歯応えのある硬さで味も染みていて麺が進みます。
他のメニューも多くリピート間違いないです。
ご馳走様でした。
(Translated by Google) I searched on Google and decided to drop by.
We arrived just before 12:30, but there were already three groups of customers ahead of us in line.
Customers continued to arrive behind us.
This time, I ordered a large portion of spicy miso shrimp wonton noodles with a boiled egg topping and rice. My wife ordered spicy miso shrimp wonton noodles with three meat wontons and rice.
The bowls arrived in less than 10 minutes. There was a layer of oil and they stayed piping hot from start to finish. The seafood-based soup went really well with the spicy miso and was delicious.
There are so many places I want to visit again, it's hard to choose😅
(Original)
Googleで調べてお邪魔しました。
12時30分前に着きましたが、既に僕たちの前には3組のお客様が並ばれてました。
僕たちの後にもひっきりなしにお客様がいらっしゃってました。
今回僕は辛みそ海老ワンタンメンの大盛りに煮玉子トッピングとライス。妻は辛みそ海老ワンタンメンに肉ワンタン3個トッピングとライスを注文。
10分かからず着丼。油膜があり、食べ始めから終わりまでアツアツ。魚介ベースのスープが辛みそととても合い美味しかったです。
またお邪魔したいお店が増えちゃって大変です😅
(Translated by Google) I visited "Kachou Fuugetsu" for dinner. This time, I ordered wonton noodles and rice.
I placed the pork slices that come on top of the ramen on the rice, then spread the garlic provided by the waiter on top. Then, by pouring a little ramen sauce over it and sprinkling a little pepper, I had a delicious pork rice bowl.
I recommend eating the ramen with a little garlic and pepper. Using jasmine tea instead of water leaves a refreshing taste and pairs perfectly with the ramen.
The soup is a little sweet, but I added a little salt to make it stronger, which was perfect for my taste and was very delicious. The original flavor is of course delicious, but adjusting the seasoning a little can make it even more satisfying.
Overall, this is a restaurant where you can customize your meal to your liking, and the pork rice bowl, ramen, and soup are all excellent. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for dinner in Sakata.
(Original)
「花鳥風月」さんでディナーとして訪問しました。今回はワンタン麺とライスを注文しました。
ライスには、ラーメンの上に乗っているチャーシューをのせ、さらに店員さんからいただいたニンニクを塗ります。そこにラーメンのタレを少しかけ、こしょうを軽く振ると、簡単に美味しいチャーシュー丼が楽しめます。
ラーメンは、ニンニクとこしょうを少し加えて食べるのがおすすめです。水の代わりにジャスミン茶を使うと、口の中がさっぱりしてラーメンとの相性も抜群です。
スープは少し甘みが強めですが、私は塩味を少し足して濃いめにすると、自分の好みにぴったりでとても美味しくいただけました。オリジナルの味ももちろん美味しいですが、少し味を調整するとさらに満足感が増します。
全体的に、自分好みにカスタマイズして楽しめるお店で、チャーシュー丼もラーメンもスープも絶品です。酒田でディナーを楽しみたい方にぜひおすすめです。
(Translated by Google) Visited August 11, 2025
I was introduced to this restaurant by a local, and ordered the Kachou Fuugetsu Ramen. The wontons were melt-in-your-mouth and the shrimp was plump. 🎶 It was absolutely delicious!
The customer service was also very good and I was impressed.
I'd definitely like to visit this restaurant again if I'm in Sakata. 😆🎵🎵
(Original)
2025年8月11日訪問
地元の方の紹介で伺ったのですが、花鳥風月ラーメンを注文。ワンタンがとろとろでエビがプリプリ🎶めちゃめちゃ美味しかったです！
接客対応もとてもよく好感がもてました。
また酒田に行ったら伺いたいお店です😆🎵🎵
(Translated by Google) This is my favorite ramen I had in Sakata!
I arrived around 11:30pm on a Friday afternoon and waited in line for about 10 minutes before entering the restaurant.
The shrimp wontons were super thin but didn't fall apart! The soup was so flavorful that you could drink it endlessly and never get bored! It was amazing.
This is a restaurant I've definitely decided to visit again next time I'm in Sakata.
(Original)
酒田で食べたラーメンの中で一番お気に入り！
金曜日の昼11:30頃に向かって10分ほど並んで店内へ。
とっても薄いのに崩れないエビワンタン！飲んでも飲んでも飽きない止まらない出汁の効いたスープ！最高でした。
酒田に行く時はまた絶対に行くと決めているお店です。
(Translated by Google) It was delicious! I had to wait a little while after buying my ticket to be seated, but the staff quickly reset the table and seated me when a seat became available. I was very satisfied because I was able to eat the limited edition ramen.
(Original)
とても美味しかったー。食券を買ってから案内されるまで少しだけ待ったけど、お店の方がすぐ席が空くとテーブルリセット早くて案内してくれました。限定のラーメン食べれたから大満足。
1 Chome-3-19 Azumacho, Sakata, Yamagata 998-0875, Japan•
4.2
(590)
4.1
(34)
affordable
Tonkatsu restaurant
Shabu-shabu restaurant
Hirata Bokujo Tonya is a popular spot, especially on Saturdays around 6 PM. The place tends to be quieter on Mondays. Visitors usually spend about 45 minutes here. One of the highlights is the Sangen pork meat platter, which is known for its delicious and tender pork cuts. The portions are generous, but the quality of the meat makes it enjoyable without feeling too heavy.
Everything is delicious! The first miso soup was so good but the next time you refill, you will get a different miso soup, a simpler one. The place looks big on the outside but a little crowded inside. Overall, it’s a good restaurant. ❤️
Dana L — Google review
The Tonkatsu here is absolutely amazing. Its juicy and soft and has super rich flavor. Its perfectly fried and the cabbage that comes with it is a perfect pair.
Their food is also organic!
Would definitely recommend you stop by here if you like tonkatsu!
Awesome! Their food is super tasty
(Translated by Google) Visited on a trip in February 2025.
The thick-sliced Sangenton pork set was offered for 1,200 yen in a campaign, and the minced meat cutlet set was offered for 300 yen, but in a good way, it's not food in this price range.
The pork cutlet was fried crispy thanks to the good oil, and the meat was soft and melt-in-the-mouth. Very delicious.
I had a connection to this area from around 2003 to 2006, and I used it several times during that time, and it looked exactly the same as it did back then, giving me a nostalgic feeling.
The store is still the same as it was back in the day, and it is still clean enough that you won't feel the passing of 20 years.
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2025年2月旅行で来訪。
厚切り三元豚の御膳がキャンペーンで1200円、メンチカツがセットで300円の価格で提供していたが、良い意味で、この価格帯の食べ物ではない。
トンカツは油が良いのかサクッと揚がっており、肉質も柔らかく、とろけるよう。とてもおいしい。
2003年〜2006年頃にこの土地に御縁があり、その際に何度か利用させて頂いたが、その頃と何ら変わらない佇まいで、懐かしさを感じさせてくれた。
店舗も当時のままで、20年の時の流れを感じさせないくらいの綺麗さを保っている。
(Translated by Google) I had the autumn limited edition.
It was delicious, of course, but the portion was too much for me, a small eater, so I wish they had more a la carte options. 😅
My companion also tried the Jinhua pork, and as expected, the fat was delicious and delicious. 😊
Because of the PayPay campaign, it was super crowded, even in the evening.
(Original)
秋の限定を頂きました。
味はもちろん美味しかったのですが、少食の自分１人では食べ切れない量だったので、単品メニューがもっとあれば嬉しいなぁ〜と思いました😅
連れの金華豚を味見しましたが、さすが脂も美味しく最高でした😊
PayPayキャンペーン中なので、夜も激混みでしたよ〜
(Translated by Google) I ordered the Kinka pork mixed set meal and prosciutto. The taste and service were just average for a tonkatsu restaurant, with the only notable difference being the ohitashi (boiled greens) served as an appetizer. It came with three condiments: grated daikon radish, wasabi, and yuzu pepper. The portions were the size of a pinky fingernail, so they were too small. It didn't really seem like they were supposed to spice things up, but they were fine. The sesame seeds were grated by the customer, but I found it unhelpful that the portion size couldn't be adjusted. The salad dressings were plentiful, but the lack of tonkatsu sauces was disappointing.
(Original)
金華豚合い盛り膳と生ハムを注文。味もサービスもいたって普通のとんかつ屋さんでした、お通しにおひたしがあるのが特徴くらいです。薬味が3種、大根おろしやワサビ、柚子胡椒などつきますが小指の爪の先ほどで量が少なすぎる、何を味わってほしいのか意図がよくわからない感じでなくてもよい感じです。ゴマは自分で擦るスタイルですがこれも量が自分で調整できないので不親切に感じました。サラダのドレッシングは充実していましたが肝心のとんかつソースの種類がなく残念な感じです。
(Translated by Google) A representative company in Shonai is Hirata Farm, also known as Hiraboku.
There is. In Shonai, where delicious ingredients are concentrated
Rice, vegetables, meat, fish, wheat, essential for food...
Responsible for most of the meat department.
The company started with just two pigs.
In addition to livestock farming and meat processing,
There are also several directly managed restaurants and retail stores.
One of them is a directly managed tonkatsu restaurant.
Tonpachi Group located inland other than Shonai
A completely different company. There is no connection.
By the way, there is a wedding hall and Hiyoriyama Kobataro Cafe next door.
It is said that Hirabok is also supervising Somaro.
Kinka pork rib roast cutlet set and minced meat cutlet separately
I received it.
Jinka pigs are Chinese pigs, but they are also fattened at Hirata Farm.
The meat is heavy, aromatic, and dense.
Cheap pork cutlet meat that has been forcibly beaten and stretched.
Even if you stand on your head, it won't make you an enemy.
The fine texture of the fibers and the refreshing fat.
It's definitely different from the tonkatsu around here.
I think you'll understand as soon as you eat it.
Honestly speaking, I wish it was a little bigger.
The minced meat cutlet is also full of minced meat and juicy.
Mince meat is only available at shops that sell high-quality meat.
There are two types of sauce and two types of dressing on the table.
In addition, salted seaweed, smoked soy sauce, and olive oil.
A wider range of tastes.
Along with Tsuruoka's Tonshichi, during peak hours
A popular shop that never stops customers.
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庄内には代表的な会社、ヒラボクこと平田牧場
がある。美味しい食材が集中する庄内において
食に不可欠な、米、野菜、肉、魚、小麦…
その肉部門の大部分の役割を担う。
たった２頭の豚から始まったという同社は
畜産や食肉加工だけではなく、
直営の飲食店や販売店も数店舗展開する。
そのひとつ、直営のとんかつ屋。
庄内以外で内陸にあるとん八グループは
全くの別会社。関連は無い。
因みに隣接の結婚式場や日和山小幡楼カフェ、
相馬樓の監修もヒラボクが手掛けているとか。
金華豚リブロースカツ膳とメンチカツ単品を
頂いた。
金華豚は中国豚だけど平田牧場でも肥育。
肉に重厚感、香りも良く、密度が濃い。
無理やり叩いて伸ばした安いとんかつ肉では
逆立ちしたって敵いやしない。
繊維のキメ細やかさと、スッキリした脂身。
そこら辺のとんかつとは、やっぱり違うって
食えば直ぐに分かると思う。
欲を言えば、もう少し大きいと嬉しいな。
メンチカツも挽肉ぎっしり、肉汁ジューシー。
良い肉を扱う店でこそ、メンチなのです。
卓上には２種のソースと２種のドレッシング。
加えて藻塩、燻製醤油、オリーブオイルも。
より味の幅が広がる。
鶴岡のとん七と共に、ピーク時間帯には
来客が絶えない人気のお店。
(Translated by Google) Both Hirata Sangen Pork and Kinka Pork have sweet and delicious meat.
And the rice is delicious to go with it!
Shonai is a world-renowned producer, so I hope they continue to do their best without lowering the quality of their rice.
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平田三元豚、金華豚共に甘みがあり美味しいお肉。
それに伴ってご飯がとても美味しい！
天下の庄内なので今後もお米のグレードは下げずに頑張って欲しい。
ガーデンパレスみずほ １Ｆ, 2 Chome-17-8 Mizuho, Sakata, Yamagata 998-0853, Japan•
4.1
(303)
4.2
(28)
affordable
French restaurant
Banquet hall
Restaurant
Wedding venue
(Translated by Google) I visited for lunch on a weekday around 1:30pm without a reservation. There were only two other customers, so I was seated right away.
I ordered the "Lumiere" lunch course, which included hors d'oeuvres, soup, main course, dessert, bread, and coffee or tea. For the main course, I chose the Yamagata beef hamburger steak.
The staff were very helpful and explained the menu to me carefully. I particularly liked the fish hors d'oeuvre (I forget what kind) and the cold pumpkin soup.
They also accept cashless payments, which is convenient.
(Original)
平日の13時半ごろ、予約なしでランチに伺いました。お客さんは自分ともう一組だけで、すぐに入れました。
ランチコース「ルミエール」を注文。オードブル、スープ、メイン、デザート、パン、コーヒーまたは紅茶がつく内容で、メインは山形牛ハンバーグを選びました。
店員さんは丁寧にメニューを説明してくださり、とても親切でした。オードブルのお魚（種類を忘れてしまいました）と、冷たいかぼちゃのスープが特にお気に入り。
キャッシュレス決済にも対応していて便利です。
Null — Google review
(Translated by Google) This was my first visit since they opened their new shop inside the current Miraini building.
My wife and I made a reservation for lunch, and the food served was made with carefully prepared local ingredients, and it was clear that this restaurant has been loved by locals for many years.
It took us two hours from Yamagata City for lunch. I'm so glad we visited!!
(Original)
現在のミライニの中に入った新店舗になってから、初めてお伺い致しました。
ランチを家内と二人で予約し、出された料理は地元の食材を丁寧に扱われていて、長年地元の方々から愛されるお店であることが判ります。
山形市から2時間かけてのランチ。お伺いして良かった！！
(Translated by Google) This is a long-established restaurant in Sakata.
It's best to make a reservation before going.
On the day I visited, they only had two lunch courses available.
Everything was delicious, but I felt like they were struggling with rising prices and their service had dropped a bit.
I apologize if this was just my imagination or my physical condition.
(Original)
酒田で老舗のレストランです。
予約してから行った方がいいです。
伺った日は、ランチコース２種限定でした。
全て美味しく頂けましたが、物価高騰で難儀されてるのか少し落ちてるような気がします。
気のせいか体調のせいだったら、すいません。
(Translated by Google) The quality of the food was excellent, but even more so was the hospitality. Depending on the season, I was glad to upgrade to the Gasa shrimp soup.
(Original)
料理のレベルも素敵だが、それ以上にホスピタリティが素晴らしかった。季節にもよるが、ガサエビのスープにグレードアップしてよかったです
(Translated by Google) I had high expectations, having enjoyed a fantastic course lunch and dessert at La Soupier, the restaurant run by the same chef who previously served here.
The service, value for money, and ambiance were all of a high standard, as expected. However, while I may be in the minority, some of the dishes from the value lunch were not to my liking.
I've tried the lobster soup offered at other French and Italian restaurants, and even though this is the original, I prefer it a little creamier, more like a potage.
The Western-style stewed potato I selected seemed a little bland, and in contrast, the crème brûlée for dessert was surprisingly sweet, with the burnt topping being more than just bitter.
I could understand if the quality was due to some kind of error in the cooking process, but if I tasted it and it was correct according to the manual, I'll just have to accept that I'm just not keeping up with the taste of Sakata's leading French cuisine. I think I would have been more satisfied if I had chosen the premium lunch or special evening course. I would like to return if I have the opportunity.
(Original)
こちらのお店でシェフをされていた方のお店
ラ・スーピエールで、素晴らしい
コースランチやデザートを頂いているので
期待して伺いました。
サービスの内容やコスパ、店内の雰囲気は
さすがレベルが高いと感じました。ですが、
少数派の意見になるかもしれませんが、
バリューランチで頂いた品々いくつかは
口に合いませんでした。
ガサ海老のスープはフレンチやイタリアンの
他の店でも提供しているものを頂いた事が
ありますが、こちらが元祖だとしても、
もう少しクリーミーに、ポタージュ系で仕上げ
られたものの方が好きだな、と思いました。
セレクトした洋風芋煮は味付が薄く感じ、
対照的にデザートのクレームブリュレは
驚くほど甘く、また表面の焦がした部分は
ほろ苦い、を通り越して只々苦かった。
調理工程に何かしらミスがあってのこの品質
なら解りますが、試食してマニュアル通りで
これが正解なら、ただ自分が酒田第一線の
フレンチの味に追いついてないだけなんだな
と言う事にしようと思います。
プレミアムランチや夜の特別コースで頂いて
いれば満足出来たかも知れません。そちらで
機会があれば再訪したいと思います。
(Translated by Google) It feels like it's been decades since I last went there 😅
This is my first time since they moved into the new building.
I went to Sakata Station for the first time in a while and was surprised at how much the streetscape had changed.
It's right in front of the station, so it's convenient for people using the station.
There seems to be a dedicated parking lot, but the adjacent parking lot behind the building is free for two hours, which is plenty of time if you just want to eat, so I think it's easiest to use that.
It's small and has limited seating, so it's probably best to make a reservation.
The design gives you a view of the outside, which creates a nice open feeling.
I had a course meal for lunch, which was delicious.
The staff were also very friendly, and it was a fun lunch 😊
(Original)
何十年ぶりに行った気がします😅
新しい建物になってからは初めてです。
久しぶりに酒田の駅前に行って、街並みが変わっててびっくりしました。
駅の目の前で、駅利用の人にも使いやすさを感じました。
駐車場も専用駐車場あるようですが、建物裏側の一緒になってる駐車場が2時間無料なので、食事だけするなら充分間に合いますので、そこを利用が一番楽で良いかなと思います。
こじんまりとしていて、席数は少なく予約したほうが確実かと思います。
外の景色が見える作りで開放感あってよいです。
ランチでコース料理いただきましたが、美味しかったです。
店員さんも感じがよく楽しいランチになりました😊
(Translated by Google) A renowned Sakata French restaurant.
I was able to enjoy local ingredients to the fullest. Sushi and sashimi are good, but when they're transformed into French cuisine, it's even more enjoyable.
If I had to say, I'd like to see Takahata wine added to the list. A perfect marriage of Yamagata and Japanese cuisine.
(Original)
酒田フレンチの名店。
地元の食材を堪能させていただきました。寿司や刺身も良いですが、フレンチに化けてくれると更に楽しみが増します。
敢えて申し上げれば、高畠ワインをリストに加えて欲しいなーと思いました。山形マリアージュです。
(Translated by Google) I had always wanted to have a meal with my parents when I grew up, and finally my wish came true.
I can't eat much, so I ordered a fish lunch.
I read in the reviews that the Gazala shrimp soup was delicious, so I asked them to upgrade my soup to that.
The squid appetizer had a soft and refined flavor, and the main course of John Dory pie had a rich flavor that really brought out the taste of the ingredients.
The Gazala shrimp soup had a strong shrimp flavor, and I couldn't stop eating it.
The strawberry tart and peach sorbet for dessert were small but very delicious and satisfying.
It was a great day being able to show my parents my gratitude.
Thank you for the meal.
(Original)
大人になったら親と食事をしたいなとずっと思っており、やっとその願いが叶いました。
あまり量も食べられないので、お魚のランチをオーダーしました。
皆さんの口コミにガザエビのスープが美味しいと書いてありましたので、スープをそちらにアップグレードをお願いしました。
前菜のオードブルのイカも柔らかく上品な味で、メインのお魚のマトウダイのパイ包もしっかりと素材の味を感じるリッチな味でした。
ガザエビのスープはエビの旨味が十分に感じられ、あまりの美味しさに夢中で戴いてしまいました。
デザートのいちごタルトとモモのシャーベットも、小ぶりながらもとても美味しく満足の一品でした。
親孝行できてよい一日となりました。
ご馳走様でした。
1 Chome-10-20 Saiwaicho, Sakata, Yamagata 998-0023, Japan•
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- Map of Tsuruoka
- Map of Yamagata
- Map of Akita
- Map of Osaki
- Map of Oga
- Map of Hiraizumi-cho
- Map of Zao-machi
- Map of Ichinoseki
- Map of Yonezawa
- Map of Semboku
- Map of Sendai
- Map of Hanamaki
- Map of Matsushima-machi
- Map of Shiroishi
- Map of Shizukuishi-cho
- Map of Kitashiobara-mura
- Map of Fukushima
- Map of Morioka
- Map of Niigata
- Map of Inawashiro-machi
- Map of Tono
- Map of Hachimantai
- Map of Aizuwakamatsu
- Map of Sado
- Map of Koriyama
- Map of Shimogo-machi
- Map of Nagaoka
- Map of Fukaura-machi
- Map of Hirosaki
- Map of Miyako
Sakata throughout the year
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