Sagae City is located in the central part of Yamagata Prefecture and is also famous as a cherry producing region. This area, which has developed as a core city, has a history of being inhabited since the Late Paleolithic period, and during the Heian period, the Jionji Temple was extensively rebuilt. History related to the Boshin War remains, and as a result, there are many important cultural properties in the area. In terms of access, the construction of smart interchanges at Sagae IC and Sagae SA on the Yamagata Expressway has made travel to the city center smoother. Fruit cultivation, especially of cherries, is thriving in Sagae City, and canning is also a thriving industry. There are also several sake breweries, and local sake is popular.