We asked Akiu's new tourist facility, Akiu Village, its charms!

Image provided by: Igata Seicha Co., Ltd.

Akiu Village is a new leisure facility in Akiu
with a spacious grounds and beautiful exterior that will make you want to stop by.

In order to make the most of Akiu Village, we spoke to Mr. Fujino, who is in charge of store development at Igata Seicha Co., Ltd., the operating company!

We asked him about the charm of Akiu Village!

—What kind of facility is Akiu Village?

Image provided by: Igata Seicha Co., Ltd.

There is a direct sales shop that sells vegetables grown in Akiu and local vegetables from the surrounding area, and inside the facility, you can watch the Sendai Akiu native confectionery ``Sennichimochi'' being baked through the glass, and enjoy sweets such as the popular ``Kikufuku''. The Kikusuian Agrie no Mori store sells green tea and tea, souvenir sales corner sells products made with zunda and beef tongue that are perfect as Sendai souvenirs, and the popular triangular fried tofu, as well as Sanzoku-yaki and vegetable pizza. , a food court corner where you can enjoy matcha gelato and other delicious meals with your family and friends.This is a product center that you can enjoy all day long.

There is also a park called Wan Park outside where you can have fun with your children, so you can use it not only for shopping but also for walks and picnics.

-The Wan Park also has nostalgic play equipment like stilts, so the whole family can enjoy it!
By the way, I heard that Akiu Village has a facility called ``Chaporin'', but what exactly is it like?

This is a unique tea footbath made with tea from Igata.
It has a very interesting structure in which hot water is poured from a large teapot-shaped decoration.
You can enjoy your meal while looking out at the view of the trees outside, and on sunny days, the restaurant is packed with families and is very popular.

Image provided by: Igata Seicha Co., Ltd.

The name ``Chaporin'' has a meaning and is derived from the words ``Tea + Warm + Refresh + Luck''.

If you have come from far away or are touring Akiu and feel your feet are tired, please come and relieve the fatigue of your trip.

—Tea footbath!
? That's interesting! I have to go in later! Another thing I want to focus on at Akiu Village is Akiu Oden, but how is it different from regular oden?

Using Sendai's famous triangular fried tofu, it is filled with seasonal vegetables and Sendai's famous beef tongue, making it a hearty oden that will satisfy both your appetite and your appearance.

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When you open it with your chopsticks or bite into it, you get the thrill of wondering what will come out first.

It's delicious to eat as is, but it's also really delicious with a little miso as an accompaniment.

—Thank you for the recommended way of eating!
Finally, please tell us about the recommended points of Akiu Village!

Akiu Village holds various events throughout the year.
Sales of seasonal sweets, tea, vegetables and fruits.

Handmade goods and miscellaneous goods that can only be purchased here, as well as bamboo crafts and knitted toys, are sold regularly, and participatory events such as mochi pounding are held, as well as coffee and food tasting sessions.

We hold many fun events such as mobile sales of burgers and drinks.

(For each event, we will notify you via flyers, etc. at the time of the event, or if the schedule has been decided, we will respond to your inquiry by phone.)

Please feel free to invite everyone and come visit us.

—Thank you very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to interview me!

summary

Akiu Village is located in a place where you can discover different charms depending on the season, so it is impossible to introduce all the ways to enjoy Akiu Village here.

There are many recommended spots around Akiu Village, such as Rairikyo Gorge and the Kaleidoscope Museum, so please take a day to enjoy them!

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