[Miyagi] From Sendai! A plan to enjoy Togatta Onsen to the fullest!

Togatta Onsen is one of the prefecture's leading hot spring resorts. It's not far from Sendai, and there are plenty of things to enjoy around the hot spring town. Once you arrive at Sendai Station, rent a car and head to Togatta Onsen!

This time, we've come up with a plan to help you enjoy Togatta Onsen to the fullest!

Roadside Station "Murata" and "Mori no Mebuki Tamagoya Farm Factory"

From Sendai Station, take National Route 48 and then Prefectural Route 31 south, and after about 40 minutes you will arrive at Roadside Station Murata

is home the Murata Town History and Future Museum, a roadside station with free admission

The permanent exhibition room the "Kuranomachi Street of the Old Highway," which . The volume of exhibits is so large that you'll want to take your time to enjoy them, which is hard to believe considering it's free!

Mori no Mebuki Tamagoya Farm Factory, which opened next to the roadside station in the summer of 2016 ! Enjoy luxurious dishes made with fresh eggs from young chickens raised in the great outdoors of Zao and locally grown vegetables.

Roadside Station "Murata" <Information>

• Name: Roadside Station Murata
• Address: 41 Murata Kita Shionai, Murata-cho, Shibata-gun, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-1305
• Phone number: 0224-83-5505
• Official URL: https://muratamachi.info/

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Mori no Mebuki Tamagoya ＜Information＞

• Name: Mori no Mebuki Tamagoya Farm Factory
• Address: 91-15 Muratasako, Murata-cho, Shibata-gun, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-1305
• Phone number: 0224-82-1811
• Official URL: https://www.tamagoya.gr.jp/

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Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Museum

Miyagi Prefecture is also known as the "Kokeshi Prefecture."

There are four types of kokeshi dolls in the prefecture: Naruko, Sakunami, Yajiro, and Togatta, each with its own unique characteristics. Taking the time to appreciate these kokeshi dolls is an essential part of enjoying Togatta!

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Togata Kokeshi - Traditional Kokeshi developed at Togata Onsen in Miyagi Zao [Miyagi Prefecture]

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Kokeshi is one of the most representative traditional crafts in the Tohoku region. This is a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique lineage in all Tohoku prefectures. This time, we have delved deeper into the "Togata Kokeshi," which has developed mainly in Togata Onsen in Miyagi Prefecture. What is kokeshi? Kokeshi is a craftsman called a wooden craftsman who mainly lives in mountain villages and makes a living using a roll to make bowls and trays, and is also known as a play equipment for his children, or nearby. This is a wooden toy that was made to sell as souvenirs to hot spring resorts in the hot spring town. Miyagi Zao Kokeshikan | A series of different types...

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The Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Museum displays a large number of kokeshi dolls from within the prefecture and surrounding areas. From stylish kokeshi to chunky ones and even ones without any patterns, kokeshi dolls you've never seen before are waiting for you.

There is also a corner where you can try painting a kokeshi doll. Even if it's your first time, the artisans will kindly support you and you'll be able to do it quite well!

Why not try making your own original kokeshi doll that is one of a kind?

Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Museum＜Information＞

• Name: Zao Town Traditional Industry Hall (Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Hall)
• Address: 36-135, Togatta Onsen Shinchi Nishiurayama, Zao-machi, Katta-gun, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-0916
• Phone number: 0224-34-2385
• Official URL: http://www.kokeshizao.com/

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Togatta Onsen Kami no Yu

The hot spring town of Togatta is also a town for foodies. Foodie tickets are sold for 600 yen, so you can enjoy fried foods and soft serve ice cream while walking around the town! If you get tired from walking, you can take a break in the foot bath at Kami no Yu,

The temperature of the large foot bath changes from upstream to downstream

Togatta Onsen is known for its hot water, but if you go too far upstream it may be too hot. It's best to start at the bottom and gradually get used to the water

Of course, the main attraction at Kami no Yu is the large public bath, so if you're on a day trip, be sure to enjoy a full-body bath!

Togatta Onsen Kami no Yu <Information>

• Name: Togatta Onsen Kami no Yu
• Address: 32 Nakamachi, Togatta Onsen, Zao-cho, Katta-gun, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-0912
• Phone number: 0224-34-1990
• Official URL: http://toogattaspa.jp/

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summary

We've introduced some great spots so far, but there's much more to discover in Togatta. If you walk a little further, you'll find Zao no Okama, and we also recommend trying the cheese drinks at the cheese factory

But from here on, try to discover its charm with your own eyes! I'm sure you'll make some new discoveries!

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