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[Miyagi Prefecture] 4 famous waters in Miyagi Prefecture! What is the famous water in Sendai, the capital of Michinoku no Mori, that only those in the know know about?
[Miyagi Prefecture] 4 famous waters in Miyagi Prefecture! What is the famous water in Sendai, the capital of Michinoku no Mori, that only those in the know know about?
In Miyagi Prefecture, there are many springs of water used for daily life, mainly in the northern part of the prefecture centered around Kurihara City, in towns along the Ou Mountains in the west, and in Watari City in the south, which is connected to the Abukuma Highlands
However, there are no springs of water in the city of Sendai, known as the "City of Forests with the Sound of Rivers and Waters," where the Hirose River, known for its pristine waters, flows
However, there are many refreshing springs within the broader "Sendai City" area, and we will introduce these as well as other famous springs
What is “famous water”?
Japan has many springs, rivers, and underground waters of high quality and abundant water, which support people's lives as drinking water, domestic water, and agricultural water.
Among these, particularly refreshing water sources are called ``Meisui.''
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There are no clear definitions or standards, but what all famous waters have in common is that they are carefully protected by the local community to ensure that they remain clean.
Selected by the Ministry of the Environment as ``100 Best Waters'' and ``100 Best Waters of the Heisei Era''
In 1985 (Showa 60), the then Environment Agency selected particularly excellent water environments from rivers and springs across the country, and selected them as ``100 Famous Waters'' with the aim of preserving them into the future. Ta.
In 2008, ``Heisei's 100 Famous Waters'' was released, which includes not only rivers and springs, but also irrigation water and groundwater.A total of 200 famous waters were selected, with 12 in each area in Tohoku. 24 locations are considered famous waters.
A famous water source in Miyagi Prefecture that was selected as one of the "100 Famous Waters Selected by the Ministry of the Environment"
The two places selected for this list of the 100 Famous Waters are the spring water in Kurihara City, which is located at the foot of Mount Kurikoma in the northern part of the prefecture and is rich in nature, and the Hirose River that flows through the lush city of Sendai, the largest city in the Tohoku region and known as the "City of Forests."
Although there are mountains that serve as water sources on the borders of surrounding prefectures, it is said that there is less spring water in densely populated areas compared to the other five Tohoku prefectures, perhaps due to the large plains
Hirose River: Sendai City
The Hirose River, beloved by Sendai citizens and sung about in songs as a symbol of the city, is a first-class river in the Natori River system that stretches 45km in length from its origin near Sekiyama Pass in Aoba Ward, Sendai, on the border with Yamagata Prefecture, to its confluence with the Natori River
Although it flows through a large city with a population of over one million, the water quality is good and many living creatures live there
In Sendai city, there is a large difference in elevation between the river surface and the river terraces, so both banks have been left in their natural state, and for Sendai residents, it is a place of relaxation where they can enjoy activities such as sweetfish fishing and potato stew on the riverbank
It is said that the river was named "Hirose River" because it has many shallow rapids that are shallow enough to walk across
INFORMATION
Name: Hirose River
Location: Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Phone number: 022-214-8327 (Hirose River Revitalization Office, River Division, Centennial Forest Promotion Department, Construction Bureau, City of Sendai)
Takashimizu in Kurihara City, located in the north of the prefecture and rich in nature, is home to seven springs that have long been known as the "Seven Springs": Katsuraha Spring, Koyama Shimo Shimo, Shimizu Gongen Spring, Shimizu Gongen Shimo Shimo, Shinmachi Ura Shimo, Kongoin Spring, and Honmachi Ura Shimo
Among these, Katsura Leaf Spring, which springs from the base of a large Katsura tree and has an abundant supply of water, is affectionately known as "Katsurappa" by the locals and has been treasured as a source of water for daily life
The water quality of this famous spring is such that it was presented to Emperor Meiji, and it has a medium hardness of 89.0 mg/L, and is still used as brewing water for sake brewing
Although water quality testing is conducted regularly, we recommend boiling the water before drinking it
INFORMATION
Facility name: Katsuraba Shimizu
Address: 28 Takashimizu Chofukuji, Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture
Phone number: 0228-58-2113 (Kurihara City Hall, Takashimizu General Branch Office, Industry and Construction Division)
A famous water source from Miyagi Prefecture, selected as one of the "Top 100 Water Sources of the Heisei Era" by the Environment Agency
Miyagi Prefecture had two locations selected in the previous 100 Famous Waters of Japan, but despite having many famous waters that are known only to those in the know, not a single location was selected in the 100 Famous Waters of the Heisei era.I don't know why, but it's very disappointing
Two delicious famous spring waters in Sendai city
Did you know that Sendai City, which has five administrative districts, actually stretches from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the border of Yamagata Prefecture in the west?
We will introduce two places in Sendai City, near the border with Yamagata Prefecture, where you can drink refreshing spring water
Pure water of Izumigatake: Izumi Ward, Sendai City
Located just before the Izumigatake Ski Resort, about an hour's drive from Sendai Station, this spring has long been used as a water source and is visited by many people on weekends
The water quality seems to be good enough to be safe for drinking, but there is information that it may not be spring water but stream water, so we recommend boiling it after drawing it to disinfect it before drinking
INFORMATION
Facility name: Izumigatake Spring
Location: Fukuoka-dakeyama, Izumi-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Phone number: Unknown
URL: unknown
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Brewing water from Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery: Aoba Ward, Sendai City
Miyagikyo Distillery, whose address is "Nikka 1, Aoba-ku, Sendai City," is located at the confluence of the Hirose River and its tributary, the Nikkawa River. The climate here is ideal for whiskey production, producing delicious whiskey
Good quality water is essential for making both whiskey and sake, and Masataka Taketsuru of Nikka Whisky decided to build a distillery in this area after mixing Black Nikka with water from the Shinkawa River to check the taste
The brewing water is from the underground water of the Shinkawa River, which springs up on the premises, and you can enjoy this underground water as a chaser when tasting whiskey at the visitor center
Miyagi Prefecture, home to the large city of Sendai and central to the six Tohoku prefectures, is also a producer of delicious rice, and is home to high-quality, famous water, which is an absolute requirement for rice production
The fact that Miyagi Prefecture is home to many nationally famous sake breweries, including Nikka Whisky, shows that it has good water
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