Sakata chick highway

Sakata chick highway

Event Overview

Sakata, which was once full of trade with Edo and Osaka, has been preserved with a large number of venerable puppets. These tome dolls, as well as the rustic "Corando Kawahara" (Udogawara) doll, which has been transmitted to the local area since the end of the Edo period, and "Umbrefu," which has a wish for happiness in various decorations, will be displayed at tourist facilities in the city. In addition, during the period, you can enjoy Hinazen, Hina Lunch and Chick Sweets at the city eateries. The chick-way pamphlets useful for walking are distributed at tourist information centers, tourist facilities, and exhibition halls.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • City tourist facilities, city center shopping street
  • Address:   
  • Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Sakata Station → 15-minute walk (city center)
  • Car Access:   
10 minutes from Sakata Chuo IC, Tōhoku Expressway (city center)
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0234-26-5759 (Sakata Hina Kaido Executive Committee Office (Sakata City Exchange and Tourism Division))
  • Parking Number:   
Use parking around the venue

Event Period

  • March 1, 2026 (Sunday) - April 3, 2026 (Friday)
* The holding period varies depending on the facility

Price

Different depending on the exhibition venue (inquiry required)

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events

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