Mogami River Cruise & Agricultural History

Enjoy the stunning natural beauty of the Yamagata Prefecture by cruising through the picturesque countryside and browsing museums that highlight the agrarian life. More than 10,000 farming implements are displayed in the first museum that you will visit, and its remarkable collection presents a detailed look at how Japanese agriculture has changed over the centuries. Still, nothing compares to experiencing the beauty of the surrounding land firsthand, an opportunity that you will have while cruising the Mogami River. It will be an inspiring trip, and you will soon understand why the river has been the subject of so much haiku poetry. The Mogami even has its own song, which the boatman will undoubtedly sing for you. Rice has long been the most important crop grown in the nearby Shonai plain, and you will visit several 19th-century warehouses where it was once stored. Free time in the adjacent craft shops will enhance your understanding of the rural life.