Tsuruoka and Sakata Edition
Tourist spots in Tsuruoka and Sakata,
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TOHOKU MaaS Tsuruoka/Sakata Edition
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“Shonai Common Tour Tokutoku Pass” is a very economical electronic ticket that can only be purchased from TOHOKU MaaS. Let's take a look around the spots of interest in Tsuruoka and Sakata. Make your trip smoother by using convenient transportation tickets for each area!
In Tsuruoka!
In Tsuruoka, a town facing the Sea of Japan
Experience the rich nature and culture
Start at Tsuruoka Station!
Tsuruoka 1-day unlimited ride ticket
It is convenient to take the route bus from Tsuruoka Station.
Jellyfish aquarium "Kamo Aquarium"
To a fantastic world
The Cranetarium, which always exhibits about 80 species of jellyfish, is popular. In particular, the ``Jellyfish Dream Theater'', a 5m diameter aquarium in which approximately 10,000 moon jellyfish swim, is soothing just by looking at it. There are various events and experiences.
Inside the museum, there is also a jellyfish cultivation center where you can observe the growth process of jellyfish, panels to learn about Shonai fish, and a corner where you can learn about food culture.
Shop Naminohana, located in the entrance hall, is a stall-style snack shop. Enjoy jellyfish soft serve ice cream, which can only be found at a jellyfish aquarium.
Soft serve ice cream topped with finely chopped jellyfish! The appearance and crunchy texture are fun.
Facilities covered by the Shonai Common Tour Tokutoku Pass
To enter, just show your smartphone screen
If you have the "Shonai Common Tour Tokutoku Pass", entering the museum is very smooth.
Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium
657-1 Okubo, Imaizumi, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture
● Approximately 30 minutes by car from JR Tsuruoka Station
● Route bus Tsuruoka-Yunohama line
(Via Kamo, bound for Yunohama Onsen)
Approximately 40 minutes from JR Tsuruoka Station and get off at "Kamo Aquarium"
★ Official websiteShonai Common Tour Tokutoku Pass
From the target facility
3 favorite places
Choose and enjoy
The Shonai Common Tour Tokutoku Pass is a convenient electronic ticket for visiting museums and art galleries in the Shonai area. You can choose 3 of the 9 facilities that interest you and enter them at a cheaper price than usual.
Click here for target facilities in Tsuruoka
- Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium
- Chido Museum
- Former Kazama family residence Heishindo / Kazama family former villa Shakado
- studio sedic
Shonai open set
For sightseeing in Tsuruoka city
We recommend the Tsuruoka 1-day unlimited ride ticket.
There are three types with different target areas, and you can choose according to your sightseeing plan.
If you have the Tsuruoka One-Day Unlimited Pass, which allows you to hop on and off as many times as you like on fixed-route buses and Tsuruoka city circulation buses * within the target area, you can sightsee around Tsuruoka City without missing a beat. You can choose from three types: Tsuruoka City Area (A), Yunohama/Yudagawa Onsen Area (B), and Tsuruoka Whole Area (C). *The new design (yellow body) will be gradually changed from April 2023.
To use it, simply show the screen to the bus driver when getting off the bus. Moving will be much smoother.
Convenient for sightseeing around Tsuruoka Station
Starting from Tsuruoka Station, take a tour of Tsuruoka Park, which is known as one of the prefecture's most famous cherry blossom viewing spots, as well as Daihoji Temple, Shonai Domain School Chidokan, and Shonai Tourism Products Center.
Stretch your legs a little
You can visit the hot springs as you wish, such as Atsumi Onsen, which has a deep history, and Yunohama Onsen, where the Sea of Japan stretches out in front of you. You can also easily visit Mt. Haguro, one of the three mountains of Dewa.
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Limited merchandise!!
sightseeing
ticket
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Shonai common tour
special pass
This is an electronic ticket that allows you to choose your favorite 3 facilities from 9 eligible facilities, including museums and art galleries in the Shonai area.
Convenient
Digital tickets
traffic
ticket
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Tsuruoka 1-day unlimited ride ticket B
(Yunohama/Yudagawa Onsen) area
This is an electronic ticket that allows you to ride unlimited buses within the target area and Tsuruoka city circulation buses for one day.
In Sakata!
Historical buildings and photography museums
Enjoy Sakata, a town that prospered through Kitamae ships
Start at Sakata Station!
Convenient to use the Sakata Runrun Bus
At the Ken Domon Memorial Museum
Admire the works of photographers connected to Sakata
Japan's first art museum specializing in photography, which houses approximately 135,000 works by Ken Domon, a leading photographer of the Showa era, and is open to the public. A number of masterpieces, including ``Pilgrimage to Old Temples,'' which was Ken Domon's life's work, ``Hiroshima,'' and ``Children of Chikuho,'' are being released one after another.
The nameplate in front of the entrance was created by Yusaku Kamekura, one of Japan's leading graphic designers who has created many poster designs and symbol marks. Additionally, the sculptures and benches in the courtyard were created by world-renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi. The many works donated by artists who were close friends with Ken Domon are also a highlight.
You will be enchanted by the view from the memorial hall, which is integrated with the surrounding natural environment. From around the building, you can see Mt. Chokai.
Facilities covered by the Shonai Common Tour Tokutoku Pass
To enter, just show your smartphone screen
When entering the museum, simply show your ``Shonai Common Tour Tokutoku Pass'' at the reception desk. There is no hassle of purchasing tickets.
Domon Ken Memorial Museum
2-13 Iimoriyama, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture (inside Iimoriyama Park)
● About 10 minutes by car from JR Sakata Station
● Sakata Runrun Bus Sakata Station University Line
(Toward Nihonkai General Hospital)
Approximately 30 minutes from JR Sakata Station, get off at "Ken Domon Kinenkan"
While looking at the scenic spot Kakubuen
Take a break at “Honma Art Museum”
The Honma Art Museum was founded by the Honma family, a wealthy merchant who was famous throughout the country, and opened in 1948. The exhibits range from ancient art to modern art, and the history of Sakata, which prospered due to the Kitamaebune fleet, is remembered, including historical documents and gifts from feudal lords. You can also enjoy the enchanting beauty of the garden and the tasteful architecture.
The pond strolling garden built in 1813 is a nationally designated scenic spot. It was named ``Kakubuen'' by the feudal lord, Marquis Sakai, because of the cranes that descended on the island in the middle of the pond. You will be enchanted by the seasonal atmosphere created by the white azaleas in early summer and the autumn leaves in autumn.
Seienkaku, located within the park and full of Taisho romance, also has a tea room with a lot of atmosphere. Enjoying the original coffee, matcha and sweets set while looking out at Kakubuen is something special.
Facilities covered by the Shonai Common Tour Tokutoku Pass
To enter, just show your smartphone screen
You can enter the museum smoothly by showing your smartphone screen.
Honma Art Museum
7-7 Onaricho, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture
● Approximately 5 minutes walk from JR Sakata Station
★ Official websiteAt the "Old Honma Family Residence"
Experience the history of the wealthy merchant Honma family
A samurai residence built in 1768 with a 2,000-koku style nagayamon gate. The architectural style that combines samurai-zukuri and merchant-zukuri is rare nationwide, and features such as the Garyu no Matsu tree, which is over 400 years old, and the garden, which features famous stones brought in by Kitamaebune, give you a sense of history. I'll give it to you.
The mansion that welcomed the visiting envoys of the shogunate is a must-see. The Honma family crest is displayed throughout the mansion.
There are also a variety of special exhibitions held each season. You can feel the elegant culture brought by Kitamaebune from the gorgeous and adorable dolls and elaborate ceramics. *Special exhibitions vary depending on the season.
Facilities covered by the Shonai Common Tour Tokutoku Pass
To enter, just show your smartphone screen
Just show your ``Shonai Common Tour Tokutoku Pass'' on your smartphone and you can enter the museum immediately.
Former main residence of the Honma family
12-13 Nibancho, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture
● Approximately 5 minutes by car from JR Sakata Station
● Sakata Runrun Bus Sakata Station University Line
(Toward Nihonkai General Hospital)
Approximately 10 minutes from JR Sakata Station and get off at “Honma Family Former Hontei-mae”
For sightseeing in Sakata city
Shonai common tour Tokutoku pass is very useful
There are many facilities in Sakata City that are eligible for the "Shonai Common Tour Tokutoku Pass." There are bus stops near each facility, so access is convenient.
Click here for eligible facilities in Sakata
- Domon Ken Memorial Museum
- Sakata City Art Museum
- Former main residence of the Honma family
- Honma Art Museum
- Sanno Club
Moving from Sakata Station
By Sakata Runrun bus
``Sakata Runrun Bus'' is a convenient shared bus that you can ride for a fixed price once. If you purchase an electronic ticket in advance, you can easily enjoy sightseeing around town.
Convenient sightseeing at popular spots
Just one bus ride from Sakata Station to major tourist spots such as Hiyoriyama Park, Sankyo Soko, and Sanno Club.
TOHOKU MaaS
Limited merchandise!!
sightseeing
ticket
TOHOKU MaaS
Shonai common tour
special pass
This is an electronic ticket that allows you to choose your favorite 3 facilities from 9 eligible facilities, including museums and art galleries in the Shonai area.
Convenient
Digital tickets
traffic
ticket
TOHOKU MaaS
Sakata Runrun Bus
This is an electronic ticket that allows you to ride once on the Sakata City welfare bus "Sakata Runrun Bus" for a fixed price.
Other services you can
enjoy with your smartphone.
Uketorippu “Kairi”
This is a service where you can reserve a ``Kairi Special Bento'' made with ingredients from Niigata and Shonai in advance and receive it onboard the ``Kairi'' train. "Kairi" is a high-speed train with reserved seats in all cars, allowing you to enjoy the food and scenery of Niigata and Shonai.Cars 1 and 2 can be used with a boarding ticket and a reserved seat ticket. You can purchase souvenirs and original goods from along the line at the shop in Car 3.
★Click here to reserve “Kairi Special Bento”
station rental car
If you want to explore the Shonai area freely, we recommend renting a car. Perfect for those places you've always wanted to go or for a drive along the Sea of Japan. With TOHOKU MaaS, you can reserve JR East Rental & Lease Co., Ltd.'s "Station Rental Car" at a great price.
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