Bus2Train

Tendō to Sakata

Updated: March 14, 2024 03:02 PM
Sakata

Tendo to Sakata - Language, Currency, Distance, How to Reach, Expenses, Best time to go, What to Eat, Where to Go, FAQ

Language

The official language of Japan is Japanese. However, many people in Tendo and Sakata also speak English, especially in the tourism industry.

Currency

The official currency of Japan is the Japanese yen (JPY). It is recommended to exchange your currency before you arrive in Japan, as the exchange rate may be less favorable at the airport.

Distance

The distance between Tendo and Sakata is approximately 30 kilometers (18.6 miles).

How to Reach

There are several ways to reach Sakata from Tendo.

  • By train: The JR Yamagata Shinkansen line runs between Tendo and Sakata. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes and costs around 2,000 yen.
  • By bus: There are several bus companies that operate between Tendo and Sakata. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and costs around 1,000 yen.
  • By car: If you are driving, the journey takes approximately 45 minutes. There are several toll roads along the way, so be sure to factor in the cost of tolls.

Expenses

The cost of traveling from Tendo to Sakata will vary depending on your mode of transportation and the time of year you travel.

Here are some approximate costs:

  • Train: 2,000 yen
  • Bus: 1,000 yen
  • Car: 500 yen (gas only)

In addition to transportation costs, you will also need to budget for food, accommodation, and activities.

Best time to go

The best time to visit Sakata is during the spring or autumn, when the weather is mild and pleasant. The summers can be hot and humid, while the winters can be cold and snowy.

What to Eat

Sakata is known for its seafood, so be sure to try some of the local dishes, such as:

  • Kani: Crab
  • Ikura: Salmon roe
  • Uni: Sea urchin
  • Sashimi: Raw fish
  • Sushi: Vinegared rice topped with seafood

Where to Go

Here are some of the most popular tourist attractions in Sakata:

  • Sakata Port: The largest fishing port in the Tohoku region
  • Kumano Shrine: A Shinto shrine known for its beautiful cherry blossoms
  • Honma Museum of Art: A museum housing a collection of modern art
  • Saito Museum: A museum dedicated to the life and work of the Japanese artist Saito Kiyoshi
  • Hiraizumi: A UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Buddhist temples and gardens

FAQ

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about traveling from Tendo to Sakata:

  • Is it possible to travel from Tendo to Sakata by train? Yes, there is a JR Yamagata Shinkansen line that runs between the two cities.
  • How long does the train journey take? The train journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
  • How much does the train journey cost? The train journey costs around 2,000 yen.
  • Is it possible to travel from Tendo to Sakata by bus? Yes, there are several bus companies that operate between the two cities.
  • How long does the bus journey take? The bus journey takes approximately 1 hour.
  • How much does the bus journey cost? The bus journey costs around 1,000 yen.
  • Is it possible to travel from Tendo to Sakata by car? Yes, it is possible to drive from Tendo to Sakata. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes.
  • How much does it cost to drive from Tendo to Sakata? The cost of driving from Tendo to Sakata will vary depending on the type of vehicle you drive and the price of gas.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

Trips from Tendō


  • Kamaishi
    Tendō to Kamaishi

    The official language of Kamaishi is Japanese. The official currency of Kamaishi is the Japanese Yen (JPY). Kamaishi is located approximately 400 kilometer..

  • Inawashiro
    Tendō to Inawashiro

    The official language of Japan is Japanese. However, English is also widely spoken in major tourist areas. The currency of Japan is the Japanese yen (¥). ..

  • Lake Inawashiro
    Tendō to Lake Inawashiro

    The official language of Japan is Japanese. However, many people in tourist areas speak English. The official currency of Japan is the yen (JPY). You can e..

  • Ichinoseki
    Tendō to Ichinoseki

    The official language of Ichinoseki is Japanese. However, many people in the city also speak English, Chinese, and Korean. The official currency of Ichinos..

  • Wajima
    Tendō to Wajima

    The official language of Wajima is Japanese. The official currency of Wajima is the Japanese yen (JPY). Wajima is located approximately 300 kilometers from..

  • Kesennuma
    Tendō to Kesennuma

    The official language of Japan is Japanese. The official currency of Japan is the Japanese yen (JPY). The distance between Tendō and Kesennuma is approxim..

  • Tokamachi
    Tendō to Tokamachi

    The official language of Japan is Japanese. However, English is widely spoken in major tourist destinations such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. In Tendo and T..

  • Joetsu
    Tendō to Joetsu

    The official language of both Tendō and Joetsu is Japanese. The official currency of both Tendō and Joetsu is the Japanese Yen (JPY). The distance betwee..

  • Nagaoka
    Tendō to Nagaoka

    The official language of Japan is Japanese. However, in Nagaoka, you may also hear some English or Chinese spoken. The official currency of Japan is the ye..

Trips to Sakata


  • Nakayama
    Nakayama to Sakata

    Nakayama and Sakata are two cities in Japan. Nakayama is located in the centr..

  • Murata
    Murata to Sakata

    Murata and Sakata are two cities in Japan. Murata is located in Miyazaki Pref..

  • Kawasaki
    Kawasaki to Sakata

    The official language of Japan is Japanese, which is spoken by the vast major..

  • Shibata
    Shibata to Sakata

    The official language of Japan is Japanese. However, English is also widely s..

  • Kunohe
    Kunohe to Sakata

    The official language of Japan is Japanese. However, English is also widely s..

  • Kahoku
    Kahoku to Sakata

    Kahoku and Sakata are two cities in Japan. Kahoku is located in the Yamagata ..

  • Ikawa
    Ikawa to Sakata

    The official language of Japan is Japanese. However, English is also widely s..

  • Fudai
    Fudai to Sakata

    Japanese is the official language of both Fudai and Sakata. The Japanese yen ..

  • Mikawa
    Mikawa to Sakata

    Japanese is the official language of both Mikawa and Sakata. The official cur..

  • Taiwa
    Taiwa to Sakata

    The official language of Taiwa and Sakata is Japanese. The official currency ..