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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?
Cherryland Sagae is a roadside station located in Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture, almost in the center of the prefecture, and is known as a cherry orchard. Unlike typical roadside stations, it is a "cherry theme park" where a passion for cherries can be seen throughout the facility, and it is bustling with many 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 offers a wide variety of local products and crafts from Yamagata Prefecture. They have a particularly extensive selection of local alcoholic beverages, including sake, wine, and shochu. It's the perfect place to find souvenirs from Yamagata. Furthermore, the products sold at the souvenir center can also be purchased through their online shop.
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 might be wondering, "Why is there a Turkish Pavilion in Sagae City?" Well, the Republic of Turkey is actually the birthplace of cherries. Giresun, Turkey, and Sagae City established a sister city relationship in 1988 as cherry-related cities. As of September 2022, it is unfortunately closed, but many Turkish specialty products are on display and for sale, and you can enjoy authentic Turkish coffee made by boiling coffee grounds at the Giresun Cafe on the first floor.
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 Sagae <Information>
Name: Cherry Land Sagae (Roadside Station Sagae)
Address: 919-8 Yakuwa Kawahara, Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture
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I'm Naka, a writer born and raised in Tohoku.
My hobby is visiting temples and shrines, and I'm currently on my third goshuin (temple/shrine stamp) book.
I'll be sharing timely information and in-depth topics about Tohoku from a local's perspective!
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