Hiyoriyama Park

Approximately 13 minutes by car from the Sakata Interchange on the Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway, this historic park overlooking the Japan Sea, devastatingly beautiful sunset is one of the Top 100 Municipal Parks of Japan. The park is dotted with distinctive historic relics reminiscent of the port’s heyday, such as the 2:1 scale Sengokubune, a historic cargo junk, Japan’s oldest hexagonal wooden lighthouse, and an ancient compass stone. This park also boasts over 400 Yoshino sakura with a sakura festival held every April. Many visitors throng to the festival during which time the Sengokubune and the hexagonal lighthouse are illuminated for the special occasion.

Spot details

Address: Yamagata Pref. Sakatashi Minamishinmachi 1-10 Map
Area: Shonai Area (North)
Phone: 0234265745
Hours: Open 24 hours
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available (Large Bus 12spaces, Multipurpose 4spaces, Cars102spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available