~ Sagae, Home of Japan’s Best Cherries ~ Cherry Picking

Yamagata Prefecture is one of the few places in Japan where the weather conditions are particularly suited to growing cherries. Within the prefecture, Sagae, the home of Japan’s best cherries, is blessed with excellent weather conditions and highly motivated growers who have taken over the cultivation of cherries. Sagae has been a famous cherry-growing area since the Meiji period. Surrounded by mountains and located at the confluence of the clear waters of the Sagae River and the Mogami River, the Sagae cherries nurtured in the rich natural environment have captured the hearts of people all over Japan. Be sure to enjoy the exceptional taste of these cherries.