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Mogami River Boat Transport and Sankyo Warehouses

Yamagata · · Craft Experiences

Japanese name: 最上川舟運・山居倉庫

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WHAT TO DOMogami River Boat Transport and Sankyo Warehouses

Sakata, which prospered through boat transport on the Mogami River, and its rice warehouses built in 1893. A row of zelkova trees blocks the afternoon sun.

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Overview

Sakata, which prospered through boat transport on the Mogami River, and its rice warehouses built in 1893. A row of zelkova trees blocks the afternoon sun.

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Key facts

Field：Rice distribution, warehouse architecture

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Information checked on: 2026-09-03

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