It's no longer just a matter of restoration!? The restoration in front of Onagawa Station is incredible

Six years have passed since the disaster.
Onagawa Town in Miyagi Prefecture has developed into a rich and beautiful tourist destination.
to let people experience the town's own charm, rather than just viewing it as a disaster-stricken area,
may be what is creating this new Onagawa.

This time, we will introduce the newly reborn area in front of Onagawa Station!

Seapal Pier Onagawa

Seapalpia Onagawa is a shopping arcade with tenants located in front of Onagawa Station.
Twenty-seven shops line a brick path that resembles a park with beautiful ocean views.
It's not just a tourist attraction, but also a hub for the daily lives of the people who live in Onagawa.

mini-supermarkets and barbershops to women's clothing and accessories stores and pharmacies,
Seapalpia offers a wide range of shops essential to people's daily lives. It's also creating new ways of working for residents of Onagawa, including businesses that manufacture and sell cardboard products, make and repair guitars, sell original handmade items, and sell Spanish tiles.

Seapalpia Onagawa is, of course, a place that tourists can thoroughly enjoy.
At the Spanish tile shop, you can purchase original pieces that can only be found here, and you can also try painting them yourself, so you can acquire not only a tangible object but also a memorable experience.
In the cardboard workshop, a Lamborghini made of cardboard, or "Danborghini," is on display.
This is the only place in the world where you can see it up close, so it's definitely worth checking out!

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Of course, there are plenty of restaurants.
You can enjoy freshly caught seafood dishes, as well as dishes unique to Onagawa, such as "Hoyaki Soba," which is fried noodles made with Onagawa's specialty sea squirt, and "Wakame Udon," which features cultivated wakame seaweed that is said to have originated in Onagawa.
Furthermore, a restaurant that appeared in the TV show "Kodoku no Gourmet" has also relocated to Seapalpia, so it is recommended as a new local specialty.

Furthermore, the wide, straight brick path overlooking the sea also serves as a guide in times of emergency.
The brick path leading to safe elevated ground serves as an evacuation route in times of need.
The brick path is wide enough to allow even large numbers of people to evacuate safely.
We pray that it will become a symbol of protecting the future of Onagawa.

In this way, this "place" where the everyday and the extraordinary can come together continues to create bonds between local residents and tourists as a new symbol of the newly reborn Onagawa

Hama Terrace

a local market located in a corner of Seapalpia Onagawa.
Hama Terrace is
At Hama Terrace, you can enjoy fresh, seasonal seafood caught locally while overlooking the sea of ​​the port town of Onagawa.
There are shops that resemble a food court, and in the back there is a lively seafood restaurant, so you can choose how you like to enjoy it!
Of course, you can also purchase seafood and processed seafood products!

This new tourist facility allows you to fully enjoy two ways of enjoying Onagawa: "eating" and "experiencing" its charms. You won't want to miss it!

Onagawa Onsen Yupoppo

Located next to Onagawa Station is Onagawa Onsen Yupoppo.
Its highlights include the quality of the hot springs, but above all, the scenery.

From the spacious休息室 (rest area) at the entrance to the large public bath on the second floor, you can enjoy a panoramic
There is also an observation room on the third floor of the station, so if you want to enjoy an even wider view of Onagawa, be sure to visit the observation room!
The first floor of the facility is a souvenir shop.
If you're looking for souvenirs to bring back to work or school, this might be a better option than Seapalpia!

If you're not quite ready for a full soak in a hot spring, we recommend the footbath located right outside the station!
It's perfect for soothing tired feet after enjoying everything Seapalpia Onagawa has to offer!

Why don't we all join together to help nurture Onagawa, which continues to evolve?

Onagawa Station, having recovered from the disaster, has now been transformed into a major tourist attraction.
However, Onagawa's evolution is far from over.
For that to continue, the support of many people will be needed.

Please do visit Onagawa at least once a year.
And why not join us in nurturing Onagawa's continued growth?
Let's all, both inside and outside the town, work together to make it even more wonderful than before!

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