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Tour the Edo Period Merchant Culture and Meticulously Maintained Garden

About this spot

"Though we cannot match Honma-sama, we wish to become at least a feudal lord" - this is the former main residence of the Honma family, the greatest wealthy merchant of the Edo period. Built in 1768 (Meiwa 5), the main structure combines the architectural style of a samurai study hall with that of a merchant's house, and is designated as a national historic site. From every corner of the building, you can feel the abundance of Sakata's Shonai Plain and the high commercial power cultivated by water transportation on the Mogami River. The well-maintained Japanese garden is also a highlight, and you can enjoy the quiet time at the beginning of autumn while gazing at the garden. Located in the city center, access to the next spot is also convenient.

Fireworks details

Name: 酒田の花火

Date & time: 9/12 (Sat) 19:00–20:00

Venue: 酒田市・最上川河川公園

Shells: approx. 10,000

2026年9月12日(土)19時から20時まで、最上川河川公園を会場に約10,000発が打ち上がる「酒田の花火」の観覧です。最上川の広い川幅を活かした大迫力のワイドスターマインや、夜空いっぱいに広がる尺玉の大輪が次々と咲き誇ります。川面に映る花火の光が揺れる眺めは、河川会場ならではの美しさです。重低音の打ち上げ音が川沿いに響き渡り、体で感じる約10,000発の1時間は、東北の秋を告げる花火大会にふさわしいクライマックスです。フィナーレの連続打ち上げが終わったら、余韻を楽しみながらゆっくり帰路につきましょう。

Tips

荒天時の開催可否は主催者の公式発表で当日確認してください。終了後は周辺道路と駐車場の出口が大変混雑します。帰りは時間差で動くか、徒歩圏内の駐車場を事前に確保しておくのがおすすめです。足元が暗いのでライトを持参し、安全に移動しましょう。

Food stalls

Food stalls: Yes

※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: sakata-hanabi.com

Tips

About 5 minutes by car from Yamaoikura, or about 15 minutes on foot. Admission fee is approximately 900 yen for adults (please check official website for confirmation). Since you remove your shoes indoors for viewing, wearing shoes that are easy to slip on and off is more comfortable. As traffic congestion in the city center is likely after evening on the day of the fireworks festival, it's wise to enjoy the city center during this time slot.