Since it’s on higher ground, you can see parts of the city from certain spots. The view is pretty nice, but not the kind of place you absolutely have to make a special trip just to take photos.
It’s more suitable if you’re staying nearby or if it happens to be along your route, then you can drop by for a walk, enjoy the breeze, and just zone out for a bit.
Kazagashira Park | Review by 謝蘭蘭
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Araki Soba
Founded in 1920 (Taisho 9), Araki Soba is a long-established soba restaurant where guests can savor “Itasoba,” a traditional style of soba unique to Yamagata. The dish was originally created by the restaurant’s founder, Kanzaburo Ashino, and later became popular throughout the inland areas of the prefecture. At Araki Soba, the noodles are served on planks of Akita cedar wood, which naturally absorb excess moisture, preserving the noodles’ firm texture and fragrant aroma.
The noodles have a strong buckwheat aroma and are light, not heavy. They have a slight chewiness—not mushy at all. The broth is delicate and not too salty, making it really pleasant to drink.
The restaurant itself is quiet and simple, giving you that comfortable feeling where you just want to stroll out and take a deep breath after your meal. -
Osaka Prefectural Sayamaike Museum
Sayamaike, Japan’s oldest dam-style reservoir, was built 1,400 years ago. Over the centuries, a range of historical figures took part in its repairs, including Gyoki in the Nara period, Chogen in the Kamakura period, and Katagiri Katsumoto in the Edo period. The Osaka Prefectural Sayamaike Museum preserves and displays materials related to civil engineering techniques used in these repairs and flood control.
Inside, it mainly introduces the history of Sayamaike, waterworks engineering, and ancient embankment structures. Surprisingly, it’s easy to understand and not boring at all.
The exhibition area isn’t huge, and the layout is comfortable, so it’s easy to walk around. The highlight is definitely the giant water wall display—it’s seriously impressive.
Overall, it’s quiet, beautiful, and full of atmosphere. Great for people who like taking photos or want an indoor spot to relax for a bit. -
Eboshiyama Park
The park stretches on a hill overlooking the Okitama Basin. Located behind "Akayu Onsen", one of Yamagata's leading hot springs, which has been in operation for more than 920 years, the park is visited by many people throughout the year.
Walking along Eboshiyama, you get to enjoy the views of Akayu Station’s streets. It’s awesome—wherever you look, you’re surrounded by beautiful cherry blossoms!