Highlights of Sakata
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Port
Sakata, Japan
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$139.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3¾ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
A trio of Sakata’s most prized museums is yours to explore on this half-day adventure that begins with a scenic motorcoach ride to the Honma Museum. Built in 1813 as the villa of the Honma family, the museum is one of the first private museums in Japan. Examine the fine art and stroll in the garden with a central pond and views of Mt Chokai.
Your next stop is the Ken Domon Museum of Photography, the world’s first private photography museum. Ken Domon, a renowned news photographer, donated all 70,000 of his photos to the city. The modern building that houses the collection is surrounded by sculptures and manicured gardens set against a lush natural forest.
Lastly, you’ll visit the Shonai Rice Museum/Sankyo Rice Storehouse. Constructed in 1893, this former rice facility has been renovated to include a museum and shops that showcase multiple aspects of this vital grain.
Notes:
Guests will be required to remove shoes in the Honma Museum. There is no elevator in the Honma Museum and guests will be required to use stairs.