Somaro

Somaro Dating back over 200 years, Somaro is a maiko teahouse and museum showcasing the legacy of the vibrant history between Sakata and Kyoto.
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Newly renovated and reopened in 2000, Somaro preserves the vibrant cultural and trade history between Sakata and Kyoto. Its trademark red lacquer walls, superb woodwork, and peaceful garden offer a rich experience into the elegance of geisha culture. Each day at 14:00 you can also enjoy the maiko dance in the big hall on the second floor. Maiko boxed lunches are also available from 12:00 - 13:00.

Reservations are required two days in advance. Pricing:

General Admission 700 yen. General Admission + Maiko Dance 1000 yen

General Admission + Maiko Dance + Maiko boxed lunch 3500 yen

More Lunch Information. https://www.facebook.com/notes/somaro/lunch-options-%E5%BC%81%E5%BD%93-bento/1153581568067703

21/12/2020
本日も平田牧場本店にて、とちの煎餅と手作りマスクを販売しております!どちらの商品も数に限りがございますので、ご了承くださいませ!皆様のお越しを是非お待ちしております。
03/05/2020

本日も平田牧場本店にて、とちの煎餅と手作りマスクを販売しております!
どちらの商品も数に限りがございますので、ご了承くださいませ!
皆様のお越しを是非お待ちしております。

30/04/2020

【舞娘茶屋相馬樓/竹久夢二美術館 臨時休樓のお知らせ】

平素より別格のご愛顧を賜り厚く御礼申し上げます。
さて、このたびの新型コロナウイルスの感染拡大に伴い、お客様及び従業員の安全のため、5月10日まで臨時休樓とさせていただいておりますが昨今の諸事情により延長させていただくことになりました。
何卒ご理解を賜りますようお願い申しあげます。



〈延長休樓期間〉

2020年5月1日(金) ~ 5月31日(日)

31/03/2020

【舞娘茶屋相馬樓/竹久夢二美術館 臨時休樓のお知らせ】

平素より格別のご愛顧を賜り厚く御礼申し上げます。
さて、このたびの新型コロナウイルスの感染拡大に伴い、お客様及び従業員の安全のため、下記の通り臨時休樓とさせていただきます。
何卒ご理解を賜りますようお願い申し上げます。



〈休樓期間〉

令和2年4月1日(水)~4月30日(木)

20/11/2018

室井滋さんと酒田舞娘が夢の共演!!
ピトトトトン よ〜相馬樓篇。ぜひ見てください(^^♪

Earlier this month our maiko welcomed in the coming of the Spring during the Setsubun Festival!In this ritual Oni (Japan...
15/02/2018

Earlier this month our maiko welcomed in the coming of the Spring during the Setsubun Festival!

In this ritual Oni (Japanese demons) invade homes and businesses and are repelled by soybeans or peanuts. This casts away misfortune and allows good luck and prosperity to flow into our homes.

We are happy to announce that we have launched a new English website for Somaro! Our reservation page even allows guests...
13/02/2018

We are happy to announce that we have launched a new English website for Somaro!

Our reservation page even allows guests to book spots for our private performance and bento lunch directly on the site as well!

Please check back soon for more pages about our home.

https://www.somaro.net/englishhome

We are delighted to announce that our newest maiko has made her debut!  Miss Koyuki joined our home a few months ago and...
09/02/2018

We are delighted to announce that our newest maiko has made her debut!

Miss Koyuki joined our home a few months ago and is already dazzling guests with her beauty and elegant dancing.

Please come see her during our daily performances!
https://www.somaro.net/englishhome

Last week our maiko performed at the Hirata Bokujo new years party! Hirata Bokujo is a large conglomerate based here in ...
17/01/2018

Last week our maiko performed at the Hirata Bokujo new years party!

Hirata Bokujo is a large conglomerate based here in Sakata City and also our parent company. You can learn more about them here 平田牧場.

Sorry for being late but here is a special Somaro New Years card that our maiko recently took.  Happy 2018!
12/01/2018

Sorry for being late but here is a special Somaro New Years card that our maiko recently took.

Happy 2018!

Sakata Maiko during their daily 2pm performance. __________________________                 #舞妓    #日本        #庄内 #相馬樓  ...
19/10/2017

Sakata Maiko during their daily 2pm performance.

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#舞妓
#日本 #庄内 #相馬樓 #景色 #自然 #京都 #京都市 #酒田市

11/10/2017

Fall has arrived here in Yamagata and our maiko are performing special Autumn dances!

09/09/2017

Yesterday the massive MS Asuka II visited Sakata City and Somaro!

The maiko of Somaro.
13/07/2017

The maiko of Somaro.

Sakata Maiko performing a dance called Rokudan Kununshi.
06/07/2017

Sakata Maiko performing a dance called Rokudan Kununshi.

Sakata City has been named the host city for the New Zealand Olympic Triathlon Team for the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics...
28/06/2017

Sakata City has been named the host city for the New Zealand Olympic Triathlon Team for the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics!

Last week we had the honor of hosting the ambassador of New Zealand at Somaro during his visit to Sakata!

Today's maiko shot. The maiko of Somaro at the front entrance welcoming a party of guests to our home.
20/06/2017

Today's maiko shot.

The maiko of Somaro at the front entrance welcoming a party of guests to our home.

Last week Channel NewsAsia filmed a piece on our home for a program in Singapore!
16/06/2017

Last week Channel NewsAsia filmed a piece on our home for a program in Singapore!

Last weekend Sakata City saw off its fishermen during their first squid harvest during the Ika Tsuri Matsuri!During this...
07/06/2017

Last weekend Sakata City saw off its fishermen during their first squid harvest during the Ika Tsuri Matsuri!

During this festival, the people of Sakata wish for a safe and bountiful harvest that will bring delicious seafood into our city.

It was also filled with many performances including our maiko!

Here's to another prosperous year for our cities fishing industry!

Now that summer has arrived, Somaro offers an open view of our lush central garden.  Our maiko also serve traditional Ja...
31/05/2017

Now that summer has arrived, Somaro offers an open view of our lush central garden.

Our maiko also serve traditional Japanese tea sets that you can enjoy while sitting at the edge!

The Sakata Matsuri has arrived!  Every year on the 19th, 20th, and 21st of May, our city's largest festival takes over d...
20/05/2017

The Sakata Matsuri has arrived!

Every year on the 19th, 20th, and 21st of May, our city's largest festival takes over downtown Sakata and Hiyoriyama Park.

There are many performances and hundreds of stalls filled with delicious street food and games.

Now is the perfect time to visit our city!

Its a beautiful morning here in Sakata!During this time of the year the rice fields are filled with water which reflect ...
19/05/2017

Its a beautiful morning here in Sakata!

During this time of the year the rice fields are filled with water which reflect the sky.

We would like to introduce our newest maiko, Miss Ichika!  Although still in training, you can see her performance start...
17/05/2017

We would like to introduce our newest maiko, Miss Ichika!

Although still in training, you can see her performance starting from this month. Please come visit us!

We are sad to announce that Miss Koharu, one of our senior maiko has retired from our home after 8 years!  We will miss ...
12/05/2017

We are sad to announce that Miss Koharu, one of our senior maiko has retired from our home after 8 years!

We will miss her wonderful dancing and elegance and wish her the best of luck ahead.

Last week Sakata City signed a new Sister City Agreement with the city of Delaware in America!  We were honored to host ...
25/04/2017

Last week Sakata City signed a new Sister City Agreement with the city of Delaware in America!

We were honored to host their delegation and look forward to a growing relationship between our cities in the near future!

The sakura in our gardens are blooming wonderfully today!
18/04/2017

The sakura in our gardens are blooming wonderfully today!

After you finish touring Somaro you can also enjoy drinks and snacks in our tea room on the 1st floor.  Here is one of o...
12/04/2017

After you finish touring Somaro you can also enjoy drinks and snacks in our tea room on the 1st floor.

Here is one of our items, traditional Japanese tea served with a sweet confectionary snack.

Handcrafted owls made here in Sakata City.  Be sure to check out our gift shop during your visit!
31/03/2017

Handcrafted owls made here in Sakata City. Be sure to check out our gift shop during your visit!

Today's maiko shot.
28/03/2017

Today's maiko shot.

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Monday 10:00 - 15:30
Tuesday 10:00 - 15:30
Thursday 10:00 - 15:30
Friday 10:00 - 15:30
Saturday 10:00 - 15:30
Sunday 10:00 - 15:30

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Newly renovated and reopened in 2000, Somaro preserves the vibrant cultural and trade history between Sakata and Kyoto. Its trademark red lacquer walls, superb woodwork, and peaceful garden offer a rich experience into the elegance of geisha culture. Each day at 14:00 you can also enjoy the maiko dance in the big hall on the second floor. Maiko boxed lunches are also available from 12:00 - 13:00. Reservations are required two days in advance. Pricing: General Admission 700 yen. General Admission + Maiko Dance 1000 yen General Admission + Maiko Dance + Maiko boxed lunch 3500 yen Learn more about the shonai region. Here is an English regional guide.

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