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[Mogami District, Yamagata Prefecture] Let's go and listen to "Yoisanomakasho" sung by the boatman on the "Mogami River Boat Boat Boat Cruise" which can be enjoyed in a kotatsu until March!

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  • Last updated: 2023.09.28

Until the end of March, kotatsu boats are running down the Mogami River, which is famous for the haiku written by Matsuo Basho, ``Collecting the Rain in May and Hurrying to the Mogami River.''

The river breeze is cold, but you can stay warm under the kotatsu on the boat while admiring the snowy landscape that remains as spring approaches! You can also enjoy lunch on board.

It is said that the legend of Yoshitsune is also connected to the Mogami River boat trip.

This time, we will introduce you to a boat ride down the Mogami River, which flows through Yamagata Prefecture and is one of Japan's three major rapids.

What does the boatman sing, “Yoisa no makasho?”

Mogami river boat ride (2)

Mogami River Boat Song is said to be a folk song that originated in Aterazawa, Oe-machi, Nishimurayama District.

``Yoe sano maggasho enya koramagase eeya eeeeya eeee

Aeeya ade yoe sano maggasho enyakolamagase

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It is said that this song was sung by the boatman as he thought about the woman (wife, lover) he was leaving behind when rowing a boat.

Although I won't be able to go home for a while,epidemic coldIt's a hot windListening to the lyrics, which are full of consideration, such as "Do hikane yoni," makes me feel warm, too.

Mogami River boat ride and the legend of Yoshitsune

Nezugaseki (Tsuruoka City) in 1187 , and along the way took a boat and sailed up the Mogami River toward Hiraizumi, Oshu.

As a result, there are still many places associated with Yoshitsune still standing along the route of the boat . Here are some of the things the boatman explains to you while you're going down the boat.

horsezume rockIt is said to be the place where Yoshitsune's horse rested, and there are horse footprints left on the rocky area.
Benkei's crushed stoneThe stone that Benkei threw at the suspicious figure remains stuck in the stone.
Sennin CaveIt is dedicated to Yoshitsune's servant Kaison, who parted ways with his group to train as a yamabushi and later became a sage.

There are many anecdotes left behind that are still being passed down to this day!

INFORMATION

  • Address: 86-1 Furuguchi, Tozawa Village, Mogami District, Yamagata Prefecture, 999-6401
  • Business hours: April to November 8:30 to 17:00 December to March 9:00 to 16:30
  • Inquiries: 8:20-17:10 No holidays
  • Price: Adults (junior high school students and older) 2,500 yen (tax included) Children (elementary school students and younger) 1,250 yen (tax included)

Approximately 30 minutes by car from JR Shinjo Station Parking lot with 200 spaces

*Advance reservations are required for groups of 15 or more people.
*Round-trip rides and special charter boats are also available. Please contact us for more information.

Contact: Mogami Gorge Basho Line Kanko Co., Ltd.
Phone number: 0233-72-2001 Fax number 0233-72-2003

Website Mogami Gorge Basho Line Tourism Co., Ltd. Official Website
Website Yamagata Shonai Tourism Website_Mogami River Boat Ride (Kotatsu Boat)

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Lunch while looking at the spectacular view of Mogami River Gorge is also great!

In spring, you can enjoy boat rides while admiring fresh greenery, wild cherry blossoms, and double cherry blossoms along the riverbank.

In snowy regions, you can enjoy the scenery as if spring is rushing in all at once.

The trees, which have endured a long winter surrounded by snow, begin to bud all at once with the arrival of spring, becoming colorful with the pale pink of wild cherry blossoms and the pure white of kobushi.

When you look at those mountains and listen to the boatman's songs and explanations, you will be freed from the daily chores!

In the summer, you can forget the heat with the river breeze, in the fall, you can admire the colorful autumn leaves, and in the winter, you can immerse yourself in a monochrome world while relaxing under a kotatsu.

No matter what season you visit, you won't be disappointed in the Mogami River boat trip.

Can you enjoy lunch while boating?

This is a very luxurious lunch box! Dadacha beans, a Shonai specialty, are delicious, the scenery is spectacular, and you can enjoy the best boat trip.

*Reservations are required for bento boxes, so please check in advance.

The drive-in near the boat landing seems to have some incredible burgers. I'm interested in this too.

INFORMATION

  • Name: Shiraito Falls Drive-in
  • Location: 1491-6 Furuguchi, Tozawa Village, Yamagata Prefecture
  • Business hours: 7:00-20:00 (irregular holidays)
  • Phone number: 0234-57-2011

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summary

The Mogami River, which flows through Yamagata Prefecture, is famous as one of Japan's three major rapids. It is popular for ``boat rides,'' where you can take a boat ride to explore the Mogami River.

It seems that many tourists visit from outside the prefecture and get high praise.

Enjoy a boxed lunch on board the ship while admiring the legend of Yoshitsune and the beautiful and majestic scenery of each season! It's a ``Mogami River boat ride'' with all the best features.

We can't wait for the fresh greenery of spring, but you can still enjoy the kotatsu boats that are a remnant of winter, so why not give them a visit?

Ginzan Onsen is also located less than an hour away, so it might be the perfect course for your trip!

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