Kahoku, Yamagata / 紅花資料館（旧堀米邸）
Benibana Museum, Former Horigome Residence
The restored residence of a wealthy safflower merchant, opened in 1984, telling how Mogami safflower was sent to Kyoto for rouge and dye; a safflower field blooms in early July, and you can dye a silk scarf (booking required).
Last official check
25 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
24 Dec 2026
Before you go
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- Opening hours
9:00-17:00 in March-October, 9:00-16:00 in November-February.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Closed
Closed on the 2nd Thursday of each month (next day if a holiday) and December 29 - January 3.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Admission
Adults 400 yen, high school 150 yen, elementary and junior high 70 yen (groups of 20+: 350 / 120 / 50).
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Getting there
10 min by car from Yamagata Airport, 15 min from Sagae Station, or 18 min from Sakurambo-Higashine Station.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
Parking for 40 vehicles, including coaches.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Payment
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Accessibility
The outdoor and shop toilets are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair loan, multipurpose toilet (80 cm doorway) and two accessible parking spaces; there is a step at the entrance.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
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Address: Kahoku, Yamagata (Japanese address: 山形県河北町谷地戊1143)
Official site: https://yamagatakanko.com/attractions/detail_2562.html
Location
Smaller pins are other spots nearby.
Nearby spots
- No photo yetHonzan Jionji TempleYamagata5 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetShogi Village Tendo TowerYamagata10 km away (straight line)
Photo: Yamagata Prefecture (yamagatakanko.com)Yamadera (Risshakuji Temple)Yamagata18 km away (straight line)- No photo yetBunshokan (former Yamagata Prefectural Office)Yamagata21 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetYamagata Castle Ruins, Kajo ParkYamagata21 km away (straight line)
Distances are straight-line distances, not travel distances. Some locations are approximate, so treat these distances as a rough guide.
Crowds
- Crowd level
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- Peak time
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- Latest traveler report
- None yet
Traveler crowd data by time of day appears after 5 traveler reports (0 so far).
Visiting respectfully
- Local etiquetteIn the workshop you can dye a white silk handkerchief safflower red (book one week ahead; 5-50 people; 45 cm square 2,100 yen, 30 cm square 1,700 yen, admission included).Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Verification log
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://yamagatakanko.com/attractions/detail_2562.htmlHours, closing days, fees, access, parking, accessibility, description, activities and shops and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.