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Cherries are a fruit that represents Yamagata, the fruit kingdom
This time, we will introduce Cherry Land Sagae, a multi-purpose roadside station where you can enjoy cherries, Yamagata's specialty products, and original sweets made with delicious ingredients all year round
What is Cherry Land Sagae?
Cherry Land Sagae is a roadside station located in Sagae City, which is known as the home of cherries, almost in the center of Yamagata Prefecture. Unlike typical roadside stations, this is a "cherry theme park" where a passion for cherries can be seen throughout the facility, and it is bustling with visitors even outside of cherry season.
There will also be a collaborative event with a local YouTuber
Cherry Land Sagae hosts exhibitions and various events on an irregular basis
In particular, she has frequently collaborated with popular YouTuber Shiotan, a soprano singer from Sagae City, and a special live performance by Shiotan was held at the Music and Food Festival in August 2022
This souvenir center has a wide selection of Yamagata prefecture's specialty products and crafts. They have a particularly wide selection of local sake, wine, shochu, and other alcoholic beverages. It's the perfect place to look for souvenirs from Yamagata. Products sold at the souvenir center can also be purchased online.
This cute piano, wrapped in Sagae City's mascot "Cherin," is called the "Roadside Station Piano." It's installed in the entrance hall and anyone can play it
Stylish cafe "cherry Cafe chouchou"
Cherry Cafe chouchou has just celebrated its first anniversary since opening. It is a stylish cafe that is popular not only with tourists but also with locals
The sweets that can only be found here, which are made with plenty of locally grown fruits, including cherries, are very popularCherry fruit sandwich and cherry water
You can enjoy the cherry menu to your heart's content even during the off-season
This cherry fruit sandwich is an exquisite combination of the crunchy texture of frozen cherries and rich, not-too-sweet fresh cream
This cute pale pink cherry water has a refreshing taste that makes you want to gulp it down
It's also equipped with Wi-Fi and power outlets, so it's great for use as a place for work or study
This is a great place to stop by if you get tired from walking around Cherryland or shopping
Boncuk is a restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Turkish cuisine made by Turkish people
The main dish is undoubtedly the kebab
Doner kebabs are made by slowly grilling large chunks of meat right in front of the customers, and the delicious aroma of meat and sauce is enough to make you hungry just by looking at them
We also recommend the stretchy Turkish ice cream "Donduruman." You'll definitely become addicted to its chewy texture
They also performed a unique Turkish ice cream trick that makes use of the stickiness of ice cream! Other customers laughed at how hard it was for them to receive the ice cream
Sakuranbo Hall
Cherries have become firmly established as a representative fruit of Yamagata, but behind their cultivation lies a history of hard work by many of our predecessors
This is a rare cherry museum in Japan that displays the history and materials of cherry cultivation in Yamagata
Homemade ice cream is also sold inside the building, and even on weekdays you can see many mothers with their children
Türkiye Pavilion
You may be wondering, "Why is there a Turkish Pavilion in Sagae?" The Republic of Turkey is actually the birthplace of cherries. Giresun, Turkey, and Sagae City established a friendly relationship as sister cities of cherries in 1988. Unfortunately, as of September 2022, the pavilion is closed, but many Turkish specialties are on display and for sale, and at the Giresun Cafe on the first floor, you can try authentic Turkish coffee made from boiled coffee powder.
in conclusion
Cherry Land Sagae is a recommended spot in Yamagata that is full of attractions and can be enjoyed by families and dates. Why not visit it when you are sightseeing in Yamagata?
Cherry Land Search <Information>
Name: Cherry Land Sagae (Roadside Station Sagae)
Address: 919-8 Yakuwa Kawahara, Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture
Thank you for reading the article. I'm naka, a writer born and raised in Tohoku. His hobby is visiting temples and shrines. Her goshuin is now in its third volume. We bring you the latest information and deep topics from Tohoku that only locals can provide!
