Sanno Club — Attraction in Sakata

Hidden treasure in Sakata! So thrilled I came across the Sanno Club while looking at area sightseeing places in our hotel. This gorgeous former fine dining establishment has been turned into a truly magical space. The woodwork and architecture throughout the building alone is worth a visit, but the former banquet hall is now this lovely place to see the handcrafted work of local artists, both current and historical. Highly...

My friends and I have who have all extensively traveled around Japan were very impressed with this building. The attention to detail of the design and craftsmanship of the building is a testament to how wealthy the family and area was! The second floor room filled with Yasafuku is absolutely stunning and magical. We all degree this is a very...

Probably one of if not the coolest thing we did on our trip. We got there right when it opened so it was so quiet and peaceful and the woman helped us and explained the meaning of everything upstairs. Then she even gave us a tour around the downstairs as well. The shop also has soooo many cool gifts for anyone. HIGHLY...