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Sakegawa

#2182 among destinations in Japan

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Local name: 鮭川村 Population: 3.9 thous. (2019)Area: 47.16 mi²Coordinates: 38°47'47"N, 140°13'19"E
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YamagataJapan

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Sakegawa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shinjō Tozawa clan cemetery, Mamurogawa, Shinjō Castle.

  • shinjo tozawa clan cemetery shinjo4.7 miE
    Temple, Buddhist architecture

    Shinjō Tozawa clan cemetery, Shinjo

    120 min walk • The Shinjō Domain Tozawa clan cemetery is located in the city of Shinjō, Yamagata, Japan The cemetery contains the graves of the successive daimyō of Shinjō Domain over a 180-year period. The cemetery was designated a National Historic Site in 1987.

  • mamurogawa4.6 miN
    Town

    Mamurogawa

    118 min walk • One of the town's most iconic landmarks is the Mamurogawa Dam, a stunning feat of engineering that not only provides hydroelectric power to the region, but also creates a tranquil reservoir that is perfect for boating, fishing, and picnicking.

  • shinjo castle shinjo4.4 miSE
    Historical place, Scenic walking areas, Forts and castles

    Shinjō Castle, Shinjo

    112 min walk • Shinjō Castle is a Japanese castle located in Shinjō, northern Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. Throughout most of the Edo period, Shinjō Castle was home to the Tozawa clan, daimyō of Shinjō Domain. The castle was also known as "Numata-jō" or "Unuma-jō".

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