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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!
[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!
Kotatsu boats are operating until the end of March to take you on a boat ride down the Mogami River, following the famous haiku by Matsuo Basho, "The May showers gather, and the Mogami River flows quickly."
The river breeze is cold, but the boat is warm and cozy in the kotatsu, as you gaze upon the remaining snowscape with spring just around the corner! It seems you can also enjoy lunch on board
It is said that the Mogami River boat ride is also related to the legend of Yoshitsune
This time, we will introduce a boat ride down the Mogami River, which flows through Yamagata Prefecture and is one of Japan's three most rapid rivers
What does the boatman sing, "Yoisa no makashyo"?
The Mogami River Boat Song is said to be a folk song that originated in Aterazawa, Oe-cho, Nishimurayama-gun
"Yoe Sano Magasho Enya Koramagase Eeya Eeya Ee
Eyaya edo yoe sano magashyo enyakoramagase
SakatadifferencelineGusageHealthyDerocha Yoitokorasanosei flu"And what about that?"
It is said that this song was sung as a call when rowing a boat, with the boatman thinking of the woman (wife, lover) he was leaving behind
I can't go home for a while, butfluLyrics filled with compassion such as "Nado hikaneyoni" make us feel warm and fuzzy just listening to them
Mogami River Boat Ride and the Legend of Yoshitsune
Nezumigaseki (Tsuruoka City) in 1187 , and then boarded a boat along the way to travel up the Mogami River, heading for Hiraizumi in Oshu.
As a result, there are still many places associated with Yoshitsune along the boat route . The boatman will explain some of them to you as you go down the boat.
Horse Claw Rock
It is said that this is the place where Yoshitsune's horse was rested, and horse footprints can still be seen on the rocks
Benkei's Bullet Stone
The stone that Benkei threw at the suspicious figure remains embedded in the ground
Sennin Cave
This shrine enshrines Yoshitsune's attendant, Kaison, who left the group to train as a mountain ascetic and later became a hermit
Many anecdotes have been passed down and are still being told today!
INFORMATION
Address: 86-1 Furukuchi, Tozawa Village, Mogami District, Yamagata Prefecture, 999-6401
Opening 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 (middle school students and above) 2,500 yen (tax included) Children (elementary school students and below) 1,250 yen (tax included)
Approximately 30 minutes by car from JR Shinjo Station. Parking available for 200 cars
*Advance reservations are required for groups of 15 or more. *Round-trip boarding and special chartered boats are also available. Please contact us for more information.
For inquiries, please contact: Mogami Gorge Basho Line Tourism Co., Ltd. Phone number: 0233-72-2001 Fax number: 0233-72-2003
Lunch is also great while enjoying the spectacular view of the Mogami River Gorge!
In spring, you can enjoy a boat ride while admiring the fresh greenery, mountain cherry blossoms, and double cherry blossoms along the riverbank
In snowy regions, you can enjoy the scenery that makes it seem as if spring has arrived all at once
The trees that have endured the long winter surrounded by snow suddenly sprout with the arrival of spring, and are colored by the pale pink of mountain cherry blossoms and the pure white of magnolia trees
Listening to the boatman's songs and explanations while gazing at these mountains will help you escape from the daily grind!
In summer, the river breeze will make you forget the heat, in autumn you can be mesmerized by the colorful autumn leaves, and in winter you can immerse yourself in a monochrome world while sitting under a kotatsu
A boat ride down the Mogami River is a sure thing, no matter what season you visit .
Apparently there's an amazing burger at a drive-in restaurant near the boat stop. I'm intrigued by that too
INFORMATION
Name: Shiraito Falls Drive-In
Address: 1491-6 Furukuchi, 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 most rapid rivers. Boat trips down the Mogami River are popular
It seems to be highly rated and attracts many tourists from outside the prefecture
The Mogami River Boat Trip offers all the best things to do, from learning about the legend of Yoshitsune to enjoying the beautiful and majestic scenery of the four seasons while savoring a delicious lunch on board!
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 come and visit?
Ginzan Onsen is just under an hour away, so this might be the perfect route for your trip!
I'm originally from Tokyo, but I've lived in Yamagata Prefecture for 30 years. Nowadays, I am able to speak the dialect and become a local. He goes to the nearby prefectures of Miyagi and Fukushima about two to three days a month to gather information. I belong to the middle-aged group who loves cats, local sake, and side dishes. (The icon is a beloved cat)
