■Benibana Museum
The house of Horigome, a family made wealthy by the Benibana(Saﬄower) trade during the Edo era (1603‒1868), now stands as amuseum for all to visit. On exhibit is a variety of artifacts such as
weapons, printing and name seals, books, Kyoho Hina dolls, andtraditional-style homes called Nagaya. In addition to these things,visitors can learn about the local Benibana trade responsible forthe regionʼ s prosperity. Used as an ingredient in products such as
lipstick, Benibana was once regarded as a treasured commodity. Itwas also used for dyeing clothes. One can still see Kimono
dresses today that utilize Benibana dyes.

Benibana Museum

Saﬀron Dye Experience Activity ☎0237-73-3500
Saﬀron Dye is popularfor its vivid color. Would
you like to try the dyeactivities, which used to
attract people fromurban area. A coloredliquid made withmashed ﬂowers is used
for dyeing handkerchiefs.
The natural vegetable
dye material, which isalso said to be having asecret power as a
medicine, is eﬀective foraesthetic and health.

Experience
traditional culture!
Produced by Saitama
Prefectureʼ s Iwatsuki Dolls
Cooperative, these life-sized
Hina Dolls representing theImperial Couple of Heisei
are the nationʼs largest.

A number of Hina Dolls(ornamental dolls) which haveremained in the possession of
local families for generations tellstories of when the town once
blossomed with Saﬄower trade.
,Every April 2nd and 3rd during
Yachi Dollʼ s Festival, Hinadolls are place on exhibit forthe public to see, turning thetownʼ s main street into a
Hina-ichi (doll market). During
this time viewers can see avariety of historical Hina Dolls.
as known as Kyoho Hina ,J i r o Zaemon Hina, GoshoDolls, Trick Dolls, and more.
Coinciding with this, thelocal Akiba Shrine holds
a memorial service
dedicated to theHina Dolls.

■Imperial Couple of Heisei (Life-sized Hina Dolls)■Yachi Dollʼs Festival■Yachi Daikoku Dance
While posing as Daikoku (the godof wealth), dancers acting asDaikoku sing anddance lively inhope of bringing
good fortune toall. This danceis performed
during the Yachi
Donga Festival.

■Yachi BugakuJiro Zaemon
Hina Dolls

Gosho Dolls

Ryo-ouKyoho Hina Dolls

Yachi Bugaku is a traditional form ofcourt dance and music from theYachi region. Not only has
Yachi Bugaku been
passed down for over
1,000 years, but it isalso classiﬁed as anational culturalasset. It is performedin the ceremony for thegods during the Yachi
Donga Festival and held on
September including Keirōno Hi (Respect for the AgedDay).

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This business-related festival is held by acooperation of business ranging from agriculture,industrial companies, and retailers. It is held on
the 3rd Sunday in October (or before / after that)every year.

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Kahoku Town Tourism Association Tel.0237−72−3787
Business Commerce Tourism Department of Kahoku Town,
Yamagata Prefecture
Tel.0237−73−2111
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Yamagata Airport
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Held during September every year, the Yachi Donga Festival oﬀers
a variety of family fun festivities. At Yachi Hachimangu,visitors canwatch Yachi Bugaku performance for the gods, see a parade with
Yakko (Samurai attendants) leading the way for a Mikoshi (aportable Shinto shrine), watch to performing groups riding paradeﬂoats, or eat out at one of the many vendors in the area. On theﬁnal evening of the festival,all of the performing groups and stalls
gather together under lantern lights for one last night of enjoyment.

■Yachi Donga Festival

Even today, the culture and traditions
that blossomed while the Kahoku
Town was a ﬂourishing center for
Saﬄower trade are still alive.

Feel the history
here!

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2Open every day with free admission, the Kahoku Children s Zoo
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Visitors and their children cannot only see a variety of animals
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1Acting as one of thecommunity s multipurpose
buildings, Donga Hall has a lot
to oﬀer. Its many rooms, open
terraces, and car park are often
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Hall #1 is used as a gymnasium
where various sports can beenjoyed, while Hall #2 is used
as a folk museum.

7Sahato Benibana

This multipurpose facility houses adome-shaped panoramic theater,
the town library, an auditorium,
and various interactive rooms.

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9Yachi Hachimangu

Located at the town s entrance onHigashine side, this roadsidestation oﬀers breathtaking views of
the Mogami River and a restaurant.

Not only is this shrine said to have been constructed in1091, but is also the place at which Hayashike Bugaku,
also called Yachi Bugaku, a national cultural asset, hasbeen handed down for more than 1,000 years.

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Historically this train maderuns between Yachi andJinmachi. It is now a popular
attraction for children.

At approximately 500 years
old,,and as one of Yamagata s naturaltreasures, this pine tree rises up
like a dragon climbing into the sky.

Standing 30 meters tall with adiameter of 11 meters, this 750
year-old tree
is another one of,
Yamagata s natural treasures.

The tombstone of Shiratori Juro, the ownerof Yachi Castle who ruled the region from1558‒1569 during the latter half of theWarring States period.(sengoku Jitai)

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Sun Sports Land Kahoku is a full-size
sports facility center equipped with abaseball ﬁeld (Rakuten Eagles
Benibana Stadium Kahoku), tennis
courts, and lights for night time play.

This park is good for enjoying
nature while holding BBQ andTaro Hot Pot parties calledImoni-kai.

Located along the Mogami
River, this golf course ispopular for its user-friendly
utilities and low prices.

Park (Imoko Train)

There are a variety oflocal products to befound in the KahokuTown. Many of which
are produced in anenriched naturalenvironment; giving
them distinct seasonal
characteristics.

Yachi Cold Chicken Soba

Local sake

Kahoku Hiden Beans

Kahoku slippers

Banryu-no Matsu

Zelkova Tree

Shiratori Juro

Benibana Tea

Kahoku Italian vegetables

Iwaki Kannon

As the 18th pilgrimage site of 33
Kannon Reijo(s) in the Mogami
region, the Iwaki Kannon attracts
worshipers far and wide fromearly spring to autumn.

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