Somaro
Somaya, a Japanese-style restaurant that has been representative of the Sakata region since the Edo era, was refurbished and reopened in March 2000. The current wooden main building was rebuilt around surviving earthen storehouses just after the building was burned down during the Shonai Earthquake of 1894. At the hall on the second floor, diners can enjoy culinary delights as well as dance performances presented by Sakata dancers called Sakata Maiko.
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HEART & WORSHIPStreet address
- 1-2-20 Hiyoshi-cho Sakata City, Yamagata
Access
Route1
- Take the left route for the "Run-run bus"(inner-city loop) from JR Sakata Station (Bus 25 + L22 minutes). Short walk from Kotobukicho bus stop.
Route2
- Take the Shonai Kotsu bus in front of Sakata Station for 4 minutes on the A course of the Sakata city bus, and get off at Kotobukicho bus stop.
Opening Hours
- 10:00-17:00
Closed
- Closed on Wednesdays. Closed during the Obon holidays in mid-August, and the year-end and New Year holidays.
Best season
- All year
Point
- Advanced reservations must be made for meals.

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