Mogami Gorge Hometown Village

Mogami Gorge Hometown Village

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JR Koguchi Station → Tozawa Domain Funabansho in 7 minutes on foot; or Mogami River Transportation Bus 3 minutes to Tozawa Domain Funabansho, Bus Stop: Tozawa Funabansho, off, right on foot, Mogami River Boat down Mogami River Boat, 20 minutes by boat down the Mogami Gorge Basho Line sightseeing boat
60km 1 hour from Tōhoku Chuo Expressway Higune IC via National Route 13/47 * However, note that the local area is only accessible by boat

Business Hours

9:30 to 15:00

Spot Category

Grocery, local liquor, sightseeing boat, houseboat, river down, cruising


The entrance of the hometown village

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Delicate as a single silk thread, a trickle-cascading waterfall. The flowing like a broken wall is beautiful. The area is surrounded by fresh green in the spring and autumn is wrapped in autumn, and the various landscapes are entertained in four seasons. It is also the famous victory of the Japanese waterfall 100-year-old, Mogami Gorge. The Shiraito Falls Route (April-November), which allows you to see not only from the Shiraito Falls drive-in on the opposite bank, but also the "Shiraito Falls Route" (April-November).

Go down Mogami River Boat Mogami Gorge Basho Line Sightseeing

The Mogami River, which flows north-south through Yamagata Prefecture, is a river that has carried industry and culture since ancient times. You can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons of the Mogami Gorge, its middle stream and landscape. The regular route is about 12km from Koguchi Port (Tozawa Domain Funabansho) to Kusanagi Port (Kawanno Station Mogami Gorge Kusanagi) for about one hour. There are many attractions to see, such as the rapids of Yanagimaki at a depth of 15m, which was said to be a difficult place, Gagu Falls, which is said to have washed the horse's kutsuwa when Gensuke escaped to Hiraizumi, and 48 waterfalls, large and small. One of the "100 waterfalls of Japan", the 124m high Shiraito Falls is a masterpiece. You can't miss the boat-san's Mogamigawa Funa because it pops up to the English version of Tomari Tozawa, Korean.

Koryeo Hall

A road station built for the purpose of Japan-South Korea friendship. It features a building full of exoticism, and the contrast with the majestic view of the Mogami River that runs in front of you. The goods museum has Korean sweets, liquor, cosmetics and goods, as well as famous products from Yamagata Prefecture and Tozawa Village. There is also a Korean restaurant, "Seoul Bulgogi", where you can taste stone-yaki bibimbap and Tozawa-ryū cold noodles using local buckwheat flour, and "Tozawa Nongraku-shi", a direct-selling place for local sesame. There is also a spot where you can shoot in the national costume "Chima Chogori", and you can also enjoy a different cultural experience as if you were on a trip to Korea.

Hiyoyama Park

There is a chalky wooden hexagonal lighthouse, one of the oldest in Japan, as well as a corner stone and nightlights, as well as a historical park with 29 literary monuments scattered among the trees. The view of Sakata Port, the Mogami River and the sunset are wonderful. There is Hiwayama Obatoro right next to the park, and you can enjoy bread, sweets, drinks and pasta in a fashionable shop.

Samurai House Street

During the Edo period, there were many samurai residences standing northwest of Kamiyama Castle. Even now, four samurai residences remain on the street, retaining the image of the clan government. The thatched-roofed, hook-shaped bends building is presumed to have been built in the early 19th century, and features a samurai-middle-gate style of architecture with different entrances and entrances. There are houses where the descendants live, but only the Sanwha family can be toured inside.

West Park

It is maintained as a green city park friendly to the global environment. Inside the park, there are indoor multi-purpose courts (4) that can be used for tennis futsal, etc., outdoor tennis courts (8), campsites (13 lots), large play equipment for children to play with peace of mind, Jabujabu pond, and footbath using geothermal heat, set up a square where you can have a potato party (barbecue).

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