A relaxing drive along Yamagata’s Mogami River following in the footsteps of the great poet Matsuo Basho

Only 40 minutes by car from Yamagata Station is the prefecture’s most popular scenic spot. From a famous “yamadera,” or mountain temple, you can look down onto Mogami River and Japan’s largest set of rapids. This relaxing drive plan takes you through some stunning nature while following in the footsteps of Japan’s greatest haiku poet, Matsuo Basho (1644–1694). And, of course, there’s lots of great food along the way.

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업데이트 2023.08.07

DAY1

2018-07-24
- Mountain Temple Tateishi-ji
  
  10:00
- Shoseido
  
  11:15
- 아라키 메밀국수
  
  12:15
- 모가미가와 강 뱃놀이 요시쓰네 로망 관광
  
  14:10
- Mogami River Senbon Dango
  
  16:30

소개된 여정을 바탕으로 나만의 여정을 생성할 수 있습니다. 또한, 가고 싶은 장소를 추가하기만 하면 경로와 시간표가 자동으로 표시되고 여정을 빠르게 만들 수 있습니다!

이 여정으로 여정 생성

DAY1

- Mountain Temple Tateishi-ji
  
  10:00
  
  60분
  
  Immortalized by Matsuo Basho’s famous phrase “oku no hosomichi," Yamagata’s most famous scenic place is the mountain temple of Tateishi-ji. Climb the 1,015 stone steps to the top and you’ll find Godaido, a platform-like temple building from where you can admire the spectacular views. On your return, enjoy a stroll through the old town that connects the temple with the railway station.
  
  주소
- 승용차
  
  0분
- Shoseido
  
  11:15
  
  15분
  
  This well-known, old-fashioned confectionary store can be found on the road leading to the temple. Here, you can buy morokoshi, a style of confectionary branded with “yamadera” characters. They make excellent souvenirs. Each morokoshi is handmade and crumbles in the mouth with freshness.
  
  주소
- 승용차
  
  42분
- 아라키 메밀국수
  
  12:15
  
  40분
  
  소바/우동
  
  For lunch, drop by Arakisoba, which has been in business since 1920 and is steeped in tradition. The building itself is a family house from the late Edo era (1603-1868) complete with thatched roof and open hearth. Arakisoba offers only one dish—the Yamagata specialty of “itasoba.” The thick, firm soba noodles simmered in herring miso soup and served with seasonal vegetables are not to be missed.
  
  주소
  
  Yamagata Pref. Murayamashi Okubo Instep 65
  - 아라키 메밀국수
  - 아라키 메밀국수
  - 아라키 메밀국수
- 승용차
  
  71분
- 모가미가와 강 뱃놀이 요시쓰네 로망 관광
  
  14:10
  
  80분
  
  유람선/수중관광선
  
  Take a break from driving and board a sightseeing boat for a trip down Mogami River. From the deck of the boat, you can enjoy the scenery whatever the season while listening to the boatman’s many interesting stories. He may even sing for you. Togawa Shrine, or Sennindo, at the end of the cruise is a place of interest as there is an account of Basho’s “oku no hosomichi.”
  
  주소
  
  Yamagata Pref. Mogamiguntozawamura Furukuchi Takaya JR Takaya station parking lot
  - 모가미가와 강 뱃놀이 요시쓰네 로망 관광
  - 모가미가와 강 뱃놀이 요시쓰네 로망 관광
- 승용차
  
  51분
- Mogami River Senbon Dango
  
  16:30
  
  30분
  
  Back in the car, your next destination is a tofu maker halfway up the river. It’s here that the famous Senbon dango rice dumplings are sold. The old woman who runs the place insists on using no additives in her dumplings, which are all made on the day. Be sure to taste at least one.
  
  주소
- FINISH
  
  17:00