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

Togata Onsen is one of the prefecture's leading hot spring resorts. Not far from Sendai, there are many things to enjoy in the area around the hot spring town. Once you reach Sendai Station, rent a car and head to Togata Onsen!

This time, we have come up with a plan to enjoy Togata Onsen with all our might!

Roadside Station “Murata” and “Mori no Mebuki Tamagosha Farm Factory”

From Sendai Station, go south on Prefectural Route 31 via National Route 48, and then about 40 minutes to reach Roadside Station Murata

Muratamachi History Miraikan is free to enter the roadside station in Muratamachi, a small Kyoto in Michinoku Miyagi

display a large amount of materials related to the "townscape of the Old Road Storehouse," which has been designated as a group of important traditional buildings in Miyagi Prefecture, for the first time in the country This exhibit has a volume that you wouldn't expect to find free, so you're sure to want to take your time and enjoy it!

we highly recommend Mori no Mebuki Tamagosha Farm Factory, which opened next to the roadside station in the summer of 2016 Enjoy this luxurious dish made with fresh eggs from young chickens grown in the wilderness of Zao and locally harvested vegetables.

Roadside Station "Murata" <Information>

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

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Forest buds Tamagosha <Information>

• Name: Forest buds Tamagosha 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 "Kokeshi Prefecture."

There are four types of kokeshi in the prefecture: Naruko, Sakunami, Yajiro, and Togarida, each with a different distinctive character. Tasting these kokeshi is also essential to enjoying Togarida!

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[Miyagi Prefecture] “Togatta Kokeshi”, a traditional kokeshi doll developed at “Togatta Onsen” in Miyagi Zao

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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 Kokeshikan displays a large number of various kokeshi from within and around the prefecture. From kokeshi with great styles to slurping, to those with no patterns, you've never seen before, there are many kokeshi that you've never seen before waiting for you.

In addition, there is a corner where you can experience painting kokeshi. Even if you're a first-time user, the craftsmen kindly support you, so you can do it well!

Why not try making an original kokeshi that is one of a kind in the world?

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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Togata Onsen Kaminobu

The hot spring town of Togata is also a town where you can go on a meal. Food tour tickets are on sale for 600 yen, so enjoy fried foods and soft serve ice cream while walking around town! take a break at the footbath at , a public bathhouse in Togata Onsen .

The heat of the wide foot bath changes from upstream to the heat.

Togata Onsen sells hot water, but if you go too far upstream, it may be too hot. It's a good idea to gradually get used to it from the very bottom.

Of course, the main focus at Kaminoyu is the large bath, so if you're on a day trip, try a full-body bath!

Togata Onsen Kaminoyu <Information>

• Name: Togata Onsen Kaminoyu
• Address: 32 Togata Onsen Nakacho, Zao-cho, Karita-gun, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-0912
• Phone number: 0224-34-1990
• Official URL: http://toogattaspa.jp/

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We've introduced the spots so far, but we still can't fully discuss the charm of Togata. If you stretch your legs a little, you'll find a Zao kettle, and I hope you will also enjoy the cheese drinks from the cheese factory.

However, from here onwards, try to find your charm with your own eyes! There are sure to be new discoveries!