Shinjo & Mogami Tour - from Taiwan
Shinjo & Mogami Tour - from Taiwan
Shinjo & Mogami Tour - from Taiwan

Shinjo & Mogami Tour - from Taiwan

Taiwanese men and women take part in the Shinjo & Mogami Tour. We are bringing you the highlights of this 3-day 2-night stay involving hot springs, making soba noodles and traditional crafts.

These 4 people will be taking part in the Shinjo & Mogami tour.

These 4 people will be taking part in the Shinjo & Mogami tour.

From left to right

  • Mr.Lin: Lin is currently studying to become a Japanese language guide!
  • Ms.Zhang: Zhang loves traditional Japanese culture such as kimonos and flower arrangements!
  • Ms.Chen: Chen is especially fascinated with going to hot springs in the Tohoku Region.
  • Mr.Lee: Lee came to like Japan due to Japanese anime, dramas and variety shows.

Travel route

DAY.1 Learn more

Arrival at Shinjo Station! → Shinjo & Mogami Manga Museum → Rental car → Shinjo Furusato History Center → Japanese style sweets café Yutorian → Hijiori Hot Springs

DAY.2 Learn more

Boat ride down Mogami River → Soba Noodle making workshop → Shinjo Higashiyama-yaki Pottery workshop → Dinner in Akebono-machi

DAY.3 Learn more

Hata-ori workshop → Enjoying Shinjo's famous dish Chicken Giblet Ramen! → High Class Bakery → Buying souvenirs at the Mogami Bussankan

DAY.1

DAY.1 13:00 
(Arrival at Shinjo Station! The tour starts!)

SHINJO MOGAMI MANGA MUSEUM

Works from manga artists in the Shinjo & Mogami Region are on display here. The Kamuten Shrine offered by the Shinjo City character Kamuten designed by Yoshihiro Togashi from Shinjo City who is the creator of HUNTER x HUNTER is located here. The 4 were surprised that Yoshihiro Togashi is from Shinjo.

The Shinjo Festival drawn by Yoshihiro Togashi which is used as PR for the city.

The Shinjo Festival drawn by Yoshihiro Togashi which is used as PR for the city.

Trying the Kamuten lottery on the AR app "arisar".

Trying the Kamuten lottery on the AR app "arisar".

Lots on display such as valuable original prints and figures.

Lots on display such as valuable original prints and figures.

Praying for a safe trip at Kamuten Shrine.

Praying for a safe trip at Kamuten Shrine.

The 4 want to introduce the anime town of Shinjo to their friends.

The 4 want to introduce the anime town of Shinjo to their friends.

SHINJO MOGAMI MANGA MUSEUM

[ADDRESS]

1-2, Shinjo-shi, Yamagata, 996-0024Google Map

[TEL]

0233-29-1311(Mogami tourism council )

[OPEN]

9:00-18:00

[CLOSE]

Second and fourth Mondays of the month

DAY.1 13:30 
(Getting a rental car!)

TOYOTA Rent a Lease Yamagata(Shinjo Station Store)

A rental car is perfect for touring the Shinjo area. There is a rental car location right in front of Shinjo Station. We recommend making a reservation (they offer a site with in traditional Chinese characters). They have a lot of models and the interiors are spic and span. Customer satisfaction is high due to the friendly and polite service from the staff and the latest models of automobiles.

The staff members kindly give some information about the area.

The staff members kindly give some information about the area.

Reservations were made beforehand making things go smooth!

Reservations were made beforehand making things go smooth!

The group of 4 is incredibly happy to get the latest model!

The group of 4 is incredibly happy to get the latest model!

TOYOTA Rent a Lease Yamagata(Shinjo Station Store)

[ADDRESS]

1-4, Okinomachi, Shinjo-shi, Yamagata, 996-0023Google Map

[TEL]

0233-23-0100

[OPEN]

8:00-20:00 (Operating hours differ during New Years holidays)

[HOLIDAY]

OPEN EVERYDAY

DAY.1 14:00 
(Learning about the Shinjo Festival and city history)

Shinjo City historical center

The history of the Shinjo Festival which was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in November 2016 as well as 2 floats are permanently on display. The 4 listen enthusiastically as citizens give descriptions on the manual production of the floats, the over 260 year history and stories about the festival. They take a picture wearing happi coats. We can overhear one say they want to go next year.

The women admiring the gorgeous dolls "How beautiful!"

The women admiring the gorgeous dolls "How beautiful!"

In a festive mood with the happi coats.

In a festive mood with the happi coats.

The floats are all made by hand by the citizens!

The floats are all made by hand by the citizens!

Let's come back next summer for the Shinjo Festival!

Let's come back next summer for the Shinjo Festival!

Shinjo City historical center

[ADDRESS]

4-74, Horibatamachi, Shinjo-shi, YamagataGoogle Map

[TEL]

0233-22-2188

[OPEN]

9:00-16:30 (Entrance closed at 16:00)

[HOLIDAY]

Tuesday, year-end and new year holidays

[FEE]

Adults 300yen, Senior high school students 100yen, Junior high and elementary school students 50yen

DAY.1 15:00 
(Chill out with Japanese sweets!)

Yutori-Ann

This Japanese style sweets café established in 1935 is run by a bean jam producer. Their products focusing on bean jam including oshiruko red bean jam soup, zenzai red bean soup and anmitsu are all originally crafted. The 4 open their hearts to the Japanese style interior and the friendly conversation with the store owner while giving high praises saying "the perfect amount of sweetness makes for a great taste!" Japanese people also love this place.

The 4 are very satisfied with the great taste of the anko bean paste.

The 4 are very satisfied with the great taste of the anko bean paste.

The store owner Sato warm-heartedly welcomes them to Shinjo.

The store owner Sato warm-heartedly welcomes them to Shinjo.

The genuine Japanese interior is based of a Japanese warehouse motif.

The genuine Japanese interior is based of a Japanese warehouse motif.

How is the taste of the Japanese oshiruko red bean jam soup?

How is the taste of the Japanese oshiruko red bean jam soup?

Oshiruko red bean jam soup from Yutorian. This goes exquisitely with pickled vegetables!

Oshiruko red bean jam soup from Yutorian. This goes exquisitely with pickled vegetables!

Yutori-Ann

[ADDRESS]

5-51, Otemachi, Shinjo-shi, YamagataGoogle Map

[TEL]

0233-22-0303

[OPEN]

10:00-18:00

[HOLIDAY]

Irregular Holidays

Taking a drive to the hot spring village!

Taking a drive to the hot spring village!

DAY.1 17:00 
(staying at a Ryokan Japanese style inn in the often visited hot spring village)

Hijiori Hot Springs Ryokan Japanese Style Inn

KANGETSU

This inn features local cuisine using ingredients from farmers in the area. There is an open-air bath on the 5th floor where you can take a bath while taking in landscapes of the four seasons such as autumn leaves and a winter landscape. The interior is all Japanese with Japanese style dressers and irori hearths allowing guests to enjoy a genuine Japanese experience.

Enjoy the open-air bath while viewing the snow-covered landscape in winter.

Enjoy the open-air bath while viewing the snow-covered landscape in winter.

We recommend the carefully crafted dishes which use local ingredients.

We recommend the carefully crafted dishes which use local ingredients.

Sukiyaki style Chicken Giblets which are a specialty of the region! Enjoy these piping hot!

Sukiyaki style Chicken Giblets which are a specialty of the region! Enjoy these piping hot!

Chen is happy saying "everything tastes great!"

Chen is happy saying "everything tastes great!"

Cheers while wearing lovely Japanese yukata robes!

Cheers while wearing lovely Japanese yukata robes!

KANGETSU

[ADDRESS]

516, Minamiyama, Okura-mura Mogami-gun, Yamagata, 996-0201Google Map

[TEL]

0233-76-2777

Cave onsen MATSUYA

The 40m cave bath excavated by craftsmen in the early 20th century is famous. These hot springs are highly effective in maintaining beautiful skin and keeping your body warm. This inn is highly regarded for its cuisine using loads of local ingredients such as Yamagata Beef Sukiyaki, charcoal grilled items and Handmade Soba Noodles as well as the friendly service from the staff.

The 2 are satisfied with the portions and taste of the Yamagata Beef Sukiyaki and Grilled Sweetfish.

The 2 are satisfied with the portions and taste of the Yamagata Beef Sukiyaki and Grilled Sweetfish.

Heading towards the cave hot springs 40m in.

Heading towards the cave hot springs 40m in.

They are surprised that this was excavated by hand!

They are surprised that this was excavated by hand!

Mr. Lin who looks good in the tanzen padded kimono and yukata robe says "We had a great day! I'm looking forward to tomorrow!"

Mr. Lin who looks good in the tanzen padded kimono and yukata robe says "We had a great day! I'm looking forward to tomorrow!"

Mr. Lee says "I love Japanese soba noodles! I'm looking forward to making soba noodles tomorrow."

Mr. Lee says "I love Japanese soba noodles! I'm looking forward to making soba noodles tomorrow."

Cave onsen MATSUYA

[ADDRESS]

498, Minamiyama, Okura-mura Mogami-gun, Yamagata, 996-0201Google Map

[TEL]

0233-76-2041

Summary of tour route, each costs. >>