About Tobishima

♦Let's enjoy diving and seafood in Tobi island.
A small island in the northwest of Sakata port with population of only about 342.
You can enjoy sea bathing, diving and fishing in this transparent ocean. Fresh seafood will be served on the table. The frequency of liner service differ depends on every season, and prior reservation is necessary during summer. For inquiry, phone 0234-22-3911.



Details Tobishima




Address:Tobushima, Sakata city, Yamagata
Telephone:0234-24-2233
Opening hour:Depends on season (need inquiry)
Reservation:Needed
Closed:Depends on season (need inquiry)
Entrance fee:one way liner 2,040 yen, children 1,020 yen, 1% discount for group of more than 15 people.
Parking:(free) 140 cars

Access to Tobishima

Access:1 hour and 30 minutes by liner from Sakata port.


Sightseeing in Yamagata
Spring:Cherry blossoms are at their best from April.
Summer:Hot. Visiting hamlet is recommended.
Fall:Beauty of the leaves when turned in autum. Imoni festivals everywhere!
Winter:Freezing cold with snow, and the trees will be coverd with them and ice.
Snow:Cold, but not as delicous as shaved ice.


Gotta eat them!
Cherries:70% of cherries in Japan are produced in Yamagata Prefecture.
La France pears:The queen of the fruits is also Yamagata's best production.
Yonezawa Beef:As known as "Matsuzaka" of the west, and "Yonezawa" of the east.
Imoni:One of the local dishes of Yamagata which beef soup and taro roots are boiled and seasoned together.
Soba:Buckwheat noodles.
Cold ramen:Yamagata is the birthplace for cold ramen; the chinese noodle.


About Yamagata info. About Yamagata info.
Yamagata info is the web site to introduce Yamagata Prefecture of Japan, mainly about the tourist attractions and hot springs which may help those who are planning on a trip to Yamagata.
The place where beautiful Japanese nature and unique culture still remain.


Map of Yamagata Japan.
Map of Yamagata Japan.


The hot spring and tourist information in this site may be changed or incorrectly posted.
To use the hot spring and tourist information, please confirm with the local institutions.