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[Miyagi] Departing from Sendai! A plan to fully enjoy Togatta Onsen!

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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 head south on Prefectural Route 31. After about 40 minutes, you will arrive at "Michi-no-Eki Murata" (Roadside Station Murata)

Roadside Station Murata
Roadside Station Murata

In Murata Town, known as the "Little Kyoto of Michinoku Miyagi, " there is a roadside station with the "Murata Town History and Future Museum," which offers free admission

The permanent exhibition roomthe "Old Highway Warehouse District," which. The sheer volume of exhibits, especially considering it's free, will definitely make you want to take your time and enjoy it!

Mori no Mebuki Tamagoya Farm Factory
Mori no Mebuki Tamagoya Farm Factory

For lunch, I highly recommend "Mori no Mebuki Tamagoya Farm Factory," which opened next to the roadside station in the summer of 2016 ! Please enjoy the luxurious dishes made with fresh eggs from young chickens raised in the great nature 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 "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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Togatta Kokeshi - Traditional Kokeshi Dolls Developed in Miyagi Zao's "Togatta Onsen" [Miyagi Prefecture]
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Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representative of the Tohoku region. They are a craft that has spread widely, with at least one unique style found in every prefecture in the region. This time, we'll take a closer look at "Togatta Kokeshi," a style of kokeshi that developed mainly in Togatta Onsen, Miyagi Prefecture. What is kokeshi? Kokeshi are wooden toys made by craftsmen known as "kijishi," who lived mainly in mountain villages and made a living by using a potter's wheel to create bowls, trays, and other items, to play with for their children or to sell as souvenirs to visitors to nearby hot spring resorts. Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Museum | Kokeshi by Style...
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Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Museum
Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Museum

The Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Museumdisplays a vast collection of kokeshi dolls from Miyagi Prefecture and surrounding areas. From stylish dolls to plump and stout ones, and even those without any painted patterns, you'll find kokeshi dolls you've never seen before 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 Nishiurayama, Togatta Onsen, Zao-cho, 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 where you can enjoy eating while walking around. You can purchase a food-hopping ticket for 600 yen, so enjoy fried food and soft serve ice cream while strolling around town! If you get tired of walking, take a break in the footbath at "Kami no Yu," the public bathhouse of Togatta Onsen

Togatta Onsen Kami no Yu
Togatta Onsen 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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