Enjoy the charm of Iwate at Ogar Shiwa!

Shiwa Town, located south of Morioka City in the center of Iwate, is now growing as a town experiencing sustainable development

The name of the project is the Ogaru Project

We are carrying out urban development in front of JR Shiwa Chuo Station and imagining new connections between urban and rural areas.
Our goal is to achieve sustainable growth throughout the town, with opportunities to "live, work, learn, gather, relax, and have fun."

This time, we will introduce you to Ogal, the center of this project!

What is Ogal Shiwa?

Ogal Shiwa is a comprehensive facility completed on 10.7 hectares of town-owned land in front of JR Shiwa Chuo Station.
The name comes from the French word "Gare" meaning "station" and the Shiwa dialect "Ogaru".

Within the facility,

In addition to this, there are also shrines, accommodations, and even a barbecue, so you can have fun
all day long

It is truly a facility where the townspeople can grow together

In the next section, we will introduce some recommended spots in Ogal Shiwa

Recommended spots in Ogal Shiwa

From here, we will introduce some recommended facilities from among the many in Ogal Shiwa.
There are things that are mainly enjoyed by local residents, as well as things that tourists will also be very satisfied with, so please use this as reference when you visit.

Shiwa Marche

Shiwa Marche is a direct-from-producer market where you can enjoy vegetables, fish, and meat

The store boasts a proud lineup of products, including vegetables directly from Shiwa and the surrounding area, fishmonger Taseyoya, which was founded in 1876, and meat from Villa Kobo, a direct-from-the-farm shop with its main store in Yahaba-cho

We especially recommend Taseigyoya.
Taseigyoya operates the conveyor belt sushi restaurant "Seijiro," which operates mainly in Iwate Prefecture, and is also a shop where you can purchase sushi from the sushi restaurant.
Seijiro is a sushi restaurant that is well-known in Iwate for its delicious sushi.
If you've come all the way to Iwate, it might be a good idea to try the sushi that's popular among locals!

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This cafe bar serves dishes made with plenty of ingredients from Iwate Prefecture.
It is popular as a cafe where you can enjoy home-roasted coffee during the day, and as a bar where you can savor Iwate wine in the evening.

For sandwiches, they use Morioka's soul food Fukuda bread, and for dinner they specialize in pork from Iwate Prefecture.
If you want to experience the deliciousness of Iwate, this is the place to go for both lunch and dinner.

Shiwa Town Library

You might be wondering, "Why visit a library when you're sightseeing?", but this is the library I highly recommend

The special exhibition is especially worth seeing.
Along with various books related to Shiwa Town and Iwate Prefecture, the exhibition allows you to learn about the efforts of the local community, and even those from outside the prefecture who cannot borrow the books will be fully satisfied.

The library has an elaborate design, and it's fun just to walk around and look at the books

Ogal Inn

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Ogal Shiwa is a facility that offers direct sales and a library, but I was incredibly surprised when I found out that they also offer overnight stays

Ogal Inn is a business hotel that specializes in accommodation.
However, even though it is specialized in accommodation, it is not just a facility where you can sleep.

Breakfast is a buffet of dishes directly from the producer.
Large public bath available.
High-speed internet available in all rooms.
About a 2-minute walk from Shiwa Chuo Station.
Of course, you can also use the various facilities at Ogal Shiwa.

With so many benefits and such a low price, it's hard to resist

If you're planning to visit Shiwa and the surrounding area, Ogal Inn is the place to go!

Ogal Terrace

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If you're looking for accommodation, this place is no less

This is a hotel room where you can do glamping

In addition to the same services as Ogal Inn, you can also enjoy the fun of camping, such as stargazing in a tent and having a BBQ. You
can also enjoy a comfortable hotel room equipped with showers and beds, so why not spend a wonderful night enjoying the nature of Iwate?

summary

Ogal Shiwa is a comprehensive facility aimed at the sustainable development of Shiwa Town

Enjoy sports and reading during the day, and have a wonderful time at the bar and glamping in the evening.
If you want to experience the charm of Iwate, such as purchasing fresh vegetables directly from the farm after checking out, why not spend the whole day at Ogal Shiwa?

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