Summary
Mogami River Shipping Route
Around Nagai station (the center of Nagai)
only walk
1-2 hours
The Mogami River shipping route ensured that Nagai flourished as a commercial city. By walking around, you can relive traces of this history.
The merchant buildings from this time are now specified as a Yamagata historical landmark. In spring, you can also find a great view of the MogamiRiver and the Senbon sakura from the harbor.
6.2 km 75 mins
Introduction
Here you can find two White Azelea Trees that are 750 years old. There is also 3000 new Azelea trees that bloom in the early summer, creating the image of snow-covered branches in early summer.
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Lucky! Here you can see the Shishimai ( Black Lion Festival)!
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So beautiful! Whatever the season, you can enjoy this breathtaking view.
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Don’t forget to take a look at the Yakushinyorai statue!
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They say the feudal Load of Uesugi loved to visit here!
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This Western style building erected in 1927 is a former Eye Clinic.
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Do you know what Shumoku means? It’s a wooden hammer used to hit the gong when the townspeople needed to be alerted to a house fire.
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This is the second oldest former district office “Kozakurakan”
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This jizo statue is said to help when children cry at night.
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The Nagai Bridge crosses over the Mogamigawa River. A riverside park spreads out underneath.
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This park is an oasis for citizens, and in the summer, you can see the fire works festival from here!
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Let’s imagine the people of the Edo Period as they carry out daily life during the most prosperous time alongside the Mogamigawa River.
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You can enjoy the view of Mogami River on your walk!
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In the spring you can see the Senbon sakura along the Mogami River!
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What in the world is Flax? (Hint: It’s used to make textiles!)
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The water and greenery of the Japanese Garden interweave to make a beautiful view. Fantastic!
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Have a break here if you wish!
