Tourist Information of Miyagi

Sendai is a land rich in greenery, so much so that it is called the "City of Trees," even though it is a city. The city, which can be seen from Aoba Castle, which was built by the famous warlord Date Masamune, is not only rich in history, but also in modern architecture by famous architects, the city center's streetscape, art museums and museums, and access to "Akiu Onsen and Sakunami Onsen" and "Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium," which was relocated and renovated from Matsushima Town. It is the number one spot in Tohoku with almost all genres of attractions, such as the amusement park "Yagiyama Benyland," the large outlet malls in Sendai Port and Izumi Ward, and traditional gourmet foods such as fresh seafood, beef tongue, and kamaboko. It is a place that you will want to visit for several days to fully enjoy all of its charms, as one day is not enough.

Naruko Onsen, which is counted as one of the three famous hot springs in Oshu along with Iizaka Onsen in Fukushima Prefecture and Akiu Onsen in Miyagi Prefecture, is a hot spring resort with abundant hot water that allows you to experience various types of spring quality such as sulfur springs and barium springs. Why not enjoy a leisurely indoor bath tour using the "Yumeguri Ticket"? Alternatively, after enjoying climbing or autumn leaves on Mt. Kurikoma, it is also good to head to the hot springs to heal your fatigue. The symbol of the city, the kokeshi doll, is also famous, and it seems that you can encounter kokeshi dolls everywhere in the hot spring town!

The scenery of Matsushima Bay, which is dotted with over 260 islands, is counted as one of Japan's three most beautiful views and is said to be a breathtaking view that even Matsuo Basho forgot to compose a haiku about. The city has many spots related to the Date family, including the national treasure Zuiganji Temple, Oshima Island, which was featured in the Hyakunin Isshu, and Godaido, which was rebuilt by Date Masamune, making it a city full of historical spots. Shiogama is a port town represented by the fact that it has the highest amount of fresh tuna landed in Japan. It is said to have the highest number of sushi restaurants per square kilometer in Japan, where you can taste Miyagi's rice, which is known as the rice capital of Japan.

In fact, it is an area with many attractions. There are Shirakawa Castle and temples, and in the spring, many strawberry farms hold strawberry picking events, which are very lively. In recent years, the "Zao Fox Village," which is popular among foreign tourists, has been well-maintained and has cute foxes that you can interact with. Of course, there are also hot spring inns for medical treatment, and you can enjoy staying there. It is often overlooked when traveling to Sendai or Fukushima, but it is a destination that can be enjoyed to the fullest.

Located in an area blessed with the sea of Sanriku, the city is known for its brand fish, "Kinkasanma" and natural hot springs where you can enjoy ocean views. For anime and tokusatsu fans, there is the "Ishinomori Manga Museum" that is a must-visit. Despite suffering extensive damage from the Great East Japan Earthquake, there are various wonderful facilities that are positively working towards reconstruction. This area is a must-visit for its gourmet food, scenery, and to learn about the reality of the earthquake.