5 Hidden Spots in Miyagi that Parents and Children Can Enjoy in Shibata County

Shibata County is a hidden tourist spot in Miyagi Prefecture.

Miyagi Prefecture is famous for Osaki City with Sendai and Naruko Onsen, the coast with Matsushima and Ishinomaki, and the Shiroishi Zao area with its beautiful view of the Zao Mountain Range.
I think there are many people outside the prefecture who don't understand the name Shibata County.

Shibata County, Miyagi Prefecture is a county that includes four towns: Ogawaramachi, Muratamachi, Shibatamachi, and Kawasakimachi.
It belongs to Mutsu Province, and during the Edo period the entire area was part of the Sendai domain.

It takes about 3 to 40 minutes by car from Sendai Station, making it a relatively easy stop for those traveling to Miyagi where a car is essential.
Shibata County has a high historical value, with Murata Town lined with warehouses, but there are actually many recommended spots that families can enjoy together.

In this article, we will introduce spots that families can enjoy together in Shibata County, a hidden gem located south of Sendai.

Michinoku Park (National Michinoku Mori Lakeside Park)

A large park located on the shore of Lake Kamafusa.
The large site is divided into three areas: the south area, the north area, and the Satoyama area, each with a different theme.

In the south area, there is a large flower bed filled with seasonal flowers, a corner with large play equipment, and a hometown village where old folk houses from the six prefectures of Tohoku that were actually used have been relocated, making it an area specializing in fun entertainment for both adults and children. .
The northern area has a grassy field and an auto campground, making it an attractive place to enjoy nature to the fullest.
You can also enjoy nature observation and trekking in the Satoyama area, where you can learn about Miyagi's nature while having fun.

All of the areas are perfect for families to enjoy, so why not spend a few days enjoying them all?

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Aone Onsen

Opened in 1528.
Its name comes from the fact that it was found under the blue-green tree.
It is so famous that during the Edo period, the Sendai clan's Date clan's Gotenyu, Aone Goten, was located here.
It is said that even a sick person who takes a bath while praising the title of Mida will instantly recover completely from his or her illness.

Jappo no Yu

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Jappo-no-Yu is the only public bath at Aone Onsen that remains today.
Opened in 2006.
The wooden building harmonizes with the surrounding nature and the quality of the spring water, which is said to be a beauty bath, will soothe your body and mind.

At Aone Onsen Snow Lighting, which is held once a year, enchanting lights illuminate the Jappo hot springs in a fantastical manner.
This is a hot spring that you should visit at least once during the snowy season.

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Sportsland SUGO

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The only internationally accredited circuit in Tohoku that hosts Japan's highest level of motorcycle racing, the All-Japan Road Race, and the popular car race, SUPER GT.
You might think that only serious races will be held, but there are also some unusual and interesting races like the ``SUGO Mamachari Enduro'', a bicycle race using mamacharis, so it's fun to not only watch but also participate. !

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Forest sprouts Tamagosha Farm Factory

Mori no Mebuki Tamagosha, a popular store with its main store in Zao, has opened a new store right next to the roadside station Murata.
Dishes using eggs from Zao and egg sweets shipped directly from the factory are so popular that they have fans both inside and outside the prefecture.

At the ``Fresh Egg Direct Sales Shop - Early Bird Cocco,'' freshly laid eggs sent directly from poultry farms are sold by weight.
Recommended for those who want to enjoy Miyagi eggs.

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Tonton no Oka

It is a complex area where you can find ``Tonton no Oka Mochibutakan'', which sells ``Wabuta Mochibuta'' meat and side dishes, and ``Ogawara Natural Hot Spring Iiyu'', where you can enjoy Ogawara natural hot springs.

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At Mochibuta-kan, you can not only purchase Japanese pork mochibuta, but also the popular barbecue set where you can enjoy Japanese pork mochibuta grilled on the spot. The 90-minute all-you-can-eat course costs 2,000 yen for adults, and you can eat as much meat and vegetables as you want.

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Iiyu is a bathing facility where you can enjoy natural hot springs boiling directly from the source.
The stone-built Ishi-no-Yu and the wooden Kino-Yu are available for men and women to enjoy on a weekly basis. The baths are simple alkaline hot springs and hypotonic alkaline hot springs.
Ishinoyu has a large bathtub, Unryu bath, open-air bath, and sauna, while Kinoyu has a large bathtub, open-air cypress bath, and sauna.

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In addition to the ones introduced here, Shibata County has many other attractive sightseeing spots, such as the townscape of Kura.

When you come to Miyagi, please come and visit Shibata County.

An unexpected discovery may be waiting for you!