Spots in Northern Area Area

  • A la Datena Michinoeki
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    4.0
    85 Reviews
    Transportation
    Miyagi Pref. Osakishi Iwadeyamaiketsuki Shimomiyamichishita 4-1
    A roadside station standing along National Route 47 in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. The station has a farm-fresh market carrying an abundant selection of local foods such as vegetables as well as rice, bread, and folk crafts. The station also hosts a shop owned and operated by renowned Hokkaido confectionary company Royce, and here you'll find shelves filled with an astonishing variety of chocolate sweets. The station's restaurant is a buffet serving six varieties of curry and dishes made with local ingredients. The station also has an outdoor light meal stand serving soft serve ice cream as well as spare rib barbecue, a rarity in Japan.

    伊達ラーメンを食べましたが、とてもしょっぱかったです!スープとチャーシューの塩味と醤油の味が強くて全部食べれませんでした!

  • Naruko Tourism and Hotel Information Center
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    4.5
    83 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Miyagi Osaki-shi Narukonsen Yumoto 2-1 JR Narukonsen Sta. Konai
    A tourist information center located inside NarukoOnsen Station in NarukoOnsen Yumoto, Osaki City. They provide information regarding accommodations and sightseeing in the NarukoOnsen area. They also sell special Geta Bill coupon books that provide a variety of benefits including discounts at participating shops in the hot spring village.

    This place is famous for its 1000 years history and 370 hot springs. The impression of this city is that in this place, time is passing slower than the city. So when I visited this place, it made me...

  • Naruko Waseda Sajikiyu
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    4.0
    49 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Miyagi Pref. Osakishi Narukonsen Shinyashiki 124-1
    A public bathhouse located close to JR Naruko-Onsen Station. The facility's name is derived from the fact that the bath waters come from a spring source discovered by seven Waseda students who dug here in 1948. The building was originally wooden but was rebuilt in 1998 and reborn with an avant-garde design by the laboratory of Osamu Ishiyama in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Waseda University. The entire building is undressed yellow concrete and the bathhouse can be turned into a stage and seating area by rearranging a part of the gallery. The bathhouse's waters come from a sodium sulfate chloride spring and hypotonic pH neutral high temperature spring, and the baths promote healing from injury.

    鳴子温泉の温泉街にある共同浴場。鳴子温泉駅から徒歩5分ほど。黄色いコンクリート造りの建物です。脱衣場も浴室も広いです。滝の湯に比べると人も少なめ。ゆっくり入浴するにはいい。泉質じたいはあまり特色なし。浴槽が3つあり、一番左が深めの浴槽です。入浴料は550円とやや高め。

  • Japan Kokeshi Museum
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    3.5
    38 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Miyagi Pref. Osakishi Narukonsen Shitomae 74-2
    The origin of kokeshi wooden dolls is said to have been in Naruko towards the end of the Edo period (1804–1830) when they were made as hot spring souvenirs by woodworkers who carved bowls and trays and this is said to be the oldest production area for these dolls. The museum opened in 1975. It exhibits kokeshi offered up for the National Kokeshi Festival, presents the procedure for making the dolls, demonstrates the spinning lathe and has a wholesale shop that sells the highest number of kokeshi dolls in Naruko. It is around six minutes by car from JR Naruko Onsen Station.

    Was hoping to see more of kokeshi doll in this museum, however, all the descriptions are in Japanese. Overall, the museum looks dated. It was cold inside the museum and only 3 rooms of display...

  • KANKAKU MUSEUM
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    4.0
    18 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi Osaki-shi Iwadeyama Shimokawaramachi 100

    This museum theme is human five senses. Those exhibits made a unique experience. Although this is for kids, I think it might be interesting for adults too. ACCESS:10 min walk from Iwadeyama...

  • Shotaro Ishinomori Memorial Museum
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    4.0
    15 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Miyagi Pref. Tomeshi Nakadachouishinomori Town 132
    This memorial hall honors the achievements of Mr. Shotaro Ishinomori, a manga artist from Ishinomori Town, Tome County. His characters await visitors at the entrance and reception area, and in addition to his many works in the permanent exhibition area, there are figurines and a reproduction of his room in Tokiwaso where he lived in his younger days. They hold special exhibitions of manga and anime from various genres three or four times a year. The house where he spent his boyhood is just beside the museum, so you can visit them both together.

    子供のころのマンガ等が飾られていて、懐かしく思えました。ロボコンや、ゴレンジャー等もあり凄く良かったです。生家も近くにありました。懐かしく感じられ良かったです。

  • Yakurai Garden
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    4.0
    24 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Miyagi Pref. Kamigunkamimachi Ajinomoto and Japanese original 1-9
    Yakurai Garden is a large garden covering an area of around 150,000 square meters, located at the foot of Mt. Yakurai. There are eight themed gardens, including a cherry tree garden, rose garden and herb garden, with over 400 different plant species. At the garden shop, visitors can purchase a wide range of products, including English rose cuttings and scented gift items, etc. There is also an activity center where visitors can take flower arranging classes, etc., and there are also flower decorated cake making activities for elementary school students. Yakurai Garden is place that is sure to leave visitors with great memories.

    広大な丘に作られたガーデンで、季節によって色とりどりの花が咲いています。 春と秋は見頃の花が多いようですが、私の訪問は8月中旬で、ひまわりの時期も過ぎ、タイミングが悪かったようでした。 花は少なかったですが、カラフルな傘の展示がきれいでした。 オフシーズンは入園料が少し安くなればいいと思いました。大人700円です。

  • Roadside Station Mitakido
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    4.0
    10 Reviews
    Transportation
    Miyagi Pref. Tomeshi Touwachoumaiya Fukudaira 191-1
    Mitakido is a road station half way along the Sanriku Expressway that opened in 2017. In their sales corner they have an assortment of fresh and safe seasonal ingredients harvested locally, and their zunda soft serve ice cream comes recommended when you want to take a breather. The food court offers an array of choices like a set meal with Sendai steak. There is also a dog run and an event plaza.

    三陸道の無料区間にあるパーキングエリアを兼ねた道の駅です。ここに寄るためには、一度高速を降ります。ファミリーマートがあり便利です。今回は昼間の時間に寄ったのですが、物産販売コーナーに地元の新鮮や野菜や果物、お花が数多く売られていました。値段が手頃で、多めに購入し幸せな気持ちになりました。また、NHKの連ドラで注目されている登米市にあります。おすすめな道の駅です。

  • Roadside Station Tsuyama Mokumoku Land
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    3.5
    10 Reviews
    Transportation
    Miyagi Pref. Tomeshi Tsuyamachouyokoyama Hosoya 26-1
    A roadside station standing along National Route 45 in Tsuyama-cho, Tome City. The station has a farm-fresh shop where you can buy local ingredients such as real wasabi grown with pure, clean water. The Mokumoku Land craft shop sells charming crafts made with local woods. Professional craftspeople frequently hold craft class events here. The Kirikuchi restaurant serves hatto nabe hotpot, a local specialty, as well as aburafu-don rice bowls, a favorite local cheap eat.

    「もくもくランド」の「道の駅津山」は、まさに「木工」の道の駅という感じでした。良い感じです。 石巻から陸前高田へ向かう途中に、休憩がてら立ち寄りました。山に囲まれた自然を感じるエリアに「道の駅津山」があります。 「道の駅津山」は、子供が遊べる遊具のある公園、地元の取れたて直売所、レストラン、郷土文化保存館、木でできた建物の休憩所などがあります。とても良い雰囲気です。特に、木でできた建物の休憩所は...

  • Naruko Gorge
    Travel / Tourism
    Miyagi Pref. Osakishi Narukonsen Hoshinuma
    This gorge was formed at the southern foot of Mt. Hanabuchi by the Oyagawa River. The sides are precipitous, with drops from 80 to100 meters high, and stretch for about three kilometers. The fall leaves here are a famous sight, and this is designated one of Miyagi Prefecture’s top sights. There’s a maintained walking trail stretching about 2.5 kilometers along the river, taking about an hour to walk, and offering a gorgeous view of not only the forest but also rock formations created by the river’s erosion. The Narukokyo Resthouse in particular offers a stunning view of the Obukazawa Bridge contrasted against the leaves.
  • Keisatsu Shiryokan
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    4.0
    13 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Miyagi Tome-shi Toyomamachi Teraike Nakamachi 3
    A museum in TeraikeNakamachi, Toyoma Town, Tome City. It's located in the former Tome Police Station built in 1889 and specializes in police-related exhibitions. Meiji period police cells have been reconstructed from foundations discovered during building reconstruction and an attached scout tower built at the same time as the building has been designated as a Tangible Cultural Property of the Prefecture.

    山添喜三郎氏が設計したもので、明治の事務所建築としては珍しいものらしいです。木造の二階建て、白いペンキの寄棟の瓦葺きです。玄関屋根下の白壁には金色の警察紋章が輝いており、貴賓も感じられます。建家内は、明治の警察官の制服や留置場などがあり、興味深いところでした。

  • Kagobo Onsen Sakuranoyu
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    4.5
    4 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Miyagi Pref. Osakishi Tajirioshio Yatsusawa 37-1
    This is a day-use hot spring bath resort in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. It derives its name from the 1000 cherries that blossom on Mt. Kagobo of Tajiri. In addition to the main bath and waterfall bath, which draw their waters directly from the source, there is a Finnish style sauna to enjoy. The outdoor bath is the largest in the prefecture, and can be enjoyed sitting, half-sitting or even reclining The restaurant offers over 40 dishes at all times and the beer and soft cream is especially enjoyable after a hot bath. One can also relax in the rest area where zabuton cushions are available for guests.

    週末の夜に訪れましたが、賑わっていました。ただ、温泉も建物もゆったりとした作りなので混んでいる印象は受けませんでした。 温度の違う風呂が中と外にそれぞれありました。寒い日だったので、暖かい風呂がうれしかったです。

  • Hosokura Mine Park
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    3.5
    11 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi Pref. Kuriharashi Uguisuzawa Nangouyanagisawa 2-3
    Located around 25 minutes’ drive from Tsukidate Interchange, Hosokura Mine Park is a theme park built on the site of the former Hosokura Mine, which closed in 1987. The facilities at the Park faithfully recreate the way the mine appeared when it was still operational; visitors can walk along the mine shafts, and can learn about how mining was carried out. There is also a Hosokawa Mine Museum which displays items discovered in the Mine, has extensive information about the Mine’s history, and has examples of important types of mineral ores and models showing the Mine’s operations, etc. There is also a gold-panning experience zone where visitors can try their hand at panning for gold dust; visitors can take the gold dust that they collect home with them.

    栗駒山から鳴子峡に向かう途中に、旧鉱山があるとわかり、急遽立ち寄りました。ゴーストタウンの雰囲気で、見学者も我ら2人だけ「?」との気分でした。 ただ坑道や地域の説明により、このような産業(労働者)が日本を影で押し上げた事が良くわかり、貴重な文化遺産です。

  • Yanaizu Kokuzouson Temple
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    4.0
    2 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Miyagi Pref. Tomeshi Tsuyamachouyanaidu Oyanaidu 63
    Yanaizu Kokuzouson Temple is a historic temple that, according to tradition, was founded in 807 A.D. by Tokuitsu Daishi. The main object of veneration in the Temple is the statue of “Fukuchiman Kokuzo Bosatsu” that is said to have been carved by the bodhisattva Gyoki, praying three times after each stroke of the blade. The statues of guardian deities Mahakala and Vaisravana that are positioned on the left and right sides of the main statue are said to be the work of Kobo Daishi. There are a number of mysterious legends relating to the Temple, including the legends of the moon-viewing well and the pine tree of child-bearing, etc.; these legends are collectively referred to as the “Seven Mysteries of Kokuzozon.” The Temple has a café which offers irori hearth-cooked cuisine, and which is a great place to take a rest after worshipping at or visiting the Temple.

    今年最後の御朱印なら虚空蔵様でと思い、参拝して御朱印いただきに。。。しかしこんなやつには書かないぞ‼️の掟?4ヶ条くらいあり、1ページずつ今までいただいた御朱印チェックされ、ひとつ4ヵ条にあてはまりいただけませんでした。神社の御朱印でした。お寺と神社の御朱印を分けろと言われたのはしかたないけど、チェックされるのは気分悪いし、なんだかどーなってるの?と驚きました。2年前は別のお坊様で、快く書いていた...

  • Kamuro
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    3.5
    10 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi Osaki-shi Furukawa Nanokamachi 3-10
    A shopping area along Prefectural Route 1 in Furukawananoka Town, Osaki City. The shops are in the warehouses of the long-standing Hashihei Brewery which was founded during the late Edo period. There are ten warehouses, the main building, and a detached building where you can find shops selling local sake and specialties as well as other miscellaneous goods and a variety of restaurants.

    ここは古い蔵を改装して、飲食店などが入っている施設です。大崎市市役所の近くにあり、道路沿いの蔵は今、改装しているようです。施設内には、駄菓子屋やカレー屋などがテナントで入っています。夜にはイルミネーションを実施していました。

  • Tenpyou Romankan Museum
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    4.0
    9 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi Pref. Todagunwakuyachou Wakuya Koganeyama 1-3
    This complex is on the Sanuma Highway in Koganeyama, Wakuya Town, Toda County. It features exhibits on Japan's first gold mining area and goldsmithing techniques, some that were even used for the Great Buddha of Nara at Todaiji Temple. There is also a display on the adjacent Koganeyama Gold Mining Site, a National Historic Site. Their shop sells manju buns with gold leaf, gold leaf crafts, regional food like soft oboro dofu bean curd, and more. There is also a restaurant serving local cuisine and a facility offering gold panning workshops.

    この地域で金採掘が盛んであったことに由来して、金に関する展示がメインとなっている資料館です。 金細工の工芸品の展示もありました。 資料館とは別料金で、砂金取り体験もできるようでしたが、評判がよくないのでパスしました。

  • Yakurai Yakushi no Yu
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    3.5
    3 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Miyagi Pref. Kamigunkamimachi Ajigafukuroyakuraihara 1-76
    A 40 minute drive from the Taiwa and Furukawa interchanges on the Tohoku Expressway. A day trip hot spring bathhouse situated at the foot of Mt. Yakurai, a symbol of Kami Town. The area is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty and visitors can enjoy the stunningly clear air and changing seasons. In the bathhouse' popular outdoor bath, customers can take in the sight of Mt. Yakurai and surrounding scenery during the day and, at night, the moon and star filled sky. Other bathhouse facilities include a spacious indoor bath area, a sauna, and private reservable family bath, as well as a banquet hall which can be used for free. The waters of the bathhouse' sodium-calcium chloride spring are said to treat such ailments as cuts, burns, and chronic skin diseases.

    エンジョイパークで遊んだ帰りに寄りました。日曜日だったこともあり駐車場はいっぱいでした。停めるのに苦労するかもしれません。 施設内はひろく、ロビー・食事処、お風呂、和室の休憩室があります。貸切風呂もあります。お風呂は広く、露天もあります。 ロビーではお土産がたくさん売っています。子供の遊ぶスペースもあり。 くつのロッカー、脱衣所のロッカーともに(使用後返却されますが)100円かかります。

  • Chubachi Art Museum
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    3.0
    9 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi Osaki-shi Iwadeyama Kamikawaramachi 7-6

    仙台に長期滞在の予定があったので日本最古の現存学舎として著名な旧有備館及び庭園と一緒に見てきました。私は歴史が好きで主に中世史関連の展示会に目が無いのですが、刀剣類には人並みの興味しか無くそんなに詳しくなかったのですが大変楽しませていただきました。 刀剣の源流、特に日本刀とはどう言った経緯で生まれどのように広まったかがよくわかる展示内容で展示品の8割以上が刀剣です。原初の刀剣であり蝦夷の生活必需品...

  • Wakuya Tenpyo no Yu
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    4.0
    2 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Miyagi Toda-gun Wakuyacho Wakuya Nakae Minami 222
    "22 kilometers from the Matsushima-kita interchange on the Sanriku Expressway heading towards Wakuya. This day trip hot spring bathhouse, standing against the backdrop of Mt. Nonodake commanding a view of the vast Sendai Plain and Mt. Kurikoma, constantly replenishes its tubs ""kakenagashi"" style from a source spring. The bathhouse has two bathing areas with different atmospheres - one Western style and one Japanese style - and which is the men's and which the women's alternates on a daily basis. The bathhouse makes use of two hot springs, the first a hypotonic alkaline cold mineral spring with superb skin beautifying properties, and the second a highly moisturizing sodium chloride sulfate spring/hypertonic neutral spring, and bathing in their waters in this order is the secret to maximizing their beneficial effects. The bathhouse' vaunted observatory rest lounge offers a sweeping view of the surrounding rural scenery."

    涌谷町の北東高台にあります。建物内には、産直センターもあり、涌谷産の新鮮な野菜等を購入できます。お風呂は洋風と和風と二種類あり、男湯女湯日替わりみたいなので、続けて行くと2タイプ楽しめます。入浴料金は、大人600円です。

  • Osaki City Sanbongi Lignite Memorial Hall
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    3.0
    8 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Miyagi Osaki-shi Sanbongi Daizu Zaka 63-24
    A museum located nearby Roadside Station Sanbongi along National Route 4 in MamezakaSanbongi, Osaki City. On display are exhibits regarding Sanbongi Lignite, a well-known high-quality lignite that was actively mined. Visitors can view reproductions of the ancient mines as well as Japan's largest chunk of lignite, weighing in at 10 tons.

    旧・奥州街道をランニングで旅していた際に通りかかりました。道の駅三本木やまなみに併設されています。入り口には往年の名車ミゼット?三輪トラックが展示されています。

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Lying along the northeastern coast of Japan, Miyagi prefecture is home to lashings of natural parks, oysters, and hot springs. While the bustling city of Sendai offers some simple city entertainment, it’s the Matsushima islands that deserve the most attention, having boosted the prefecture’s reputation as one of Japan’s most scenic views.

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