Mogami River

最上川

3.9Est. 90Tozawa, Tohoku

Overview

Scenic river cruise through forested gorges accompanied by boatmen singing traditional folk songs as rapids splash.

Yamagata's principal river, celebrated in Basho's haiku as it carves through deep gorges in the Tozawa area. Traditional flat-bottomed boat rides descend the rapids while boatmen sing folk songs of the region.

Practical info

Japanese name: 最上川
Nearest station: Furukuchi Station (5 min walk)
Reservations: not required

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