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Seeking The Galactic Railroad: The hometown of Miyazawa KenjiMiyazawa Kenji, a famous poet/author in Japan was born in Hanamaki, Iwate prefecture in 1896.
Famous titles like "The Life of Budori Gusuko", "The Restaurant of Many Orders" and "Night on the Galactic Railroad" are his works.
Did you know that there's a memorial museum in Hanamaki?
Let's take a look at his world through the city of Hanamaki.,Beginning from the entrance, the village is packed with the world of Miyazawa Kenji stories.
Head to the "Kenji no Gakkou" (Kenji's School) first to go to see the main part of this village.
, この投稿をInstagramで見る 宮沢賢治童話村🌳 ここも思った以上に楽しめましたぁ😄 "賢治の学校"以外は無料で利用出来るみたいです。 童話の世界に入ったようなステキなところ‼️ #宮沢賢治童話村 #宮沢賢治 #賢治の学校 #岩手県#花巻市 #銀河ステーション アンさん(@annezawa)がシェアした投稿 - 2019年 7月月15日午後4時43分PDT ,As you make your way through the arches, into the building, you will see stars sprinkled throughout the path. (Note that stars play a vital role in Kenji's stories.)
, この投稿をInstagramで見る GWの振り返り。東北旅行ということで岩手～青森～秋田～新潟～長野と車で巡ってきました♪ 1日目は岩手県の花巻市まで。宮沢賢治童話村「賢治の学校」にインスタ映えしそうだったので📸パシャッ！ #花巻市 #花巻 #岩手県 #岩手 #宮沢賢治 #宮沢賢治童話村 #賢治の学校 #東北旅行 #ゴールデンウィーク #GW #東北でよかった #東北旅行 #行くぜ東北 #春の東北インスタキャンペーン #apsc #pentax #pentaxk5 #photo_travelers #lovers_nippon #リフレクション #リフレクションのある景色 #ファインダー越しの私の世界 @ikuzetohoku_official @jalan_net @imatabi.official @retrip_nippon @retrip_news si💓raさん(@skipos0208)がシェアした投稿 - 2019年 5月月7日午前6時16分PDT ,The whole facility is separated into four different sections, each named The Space Room, The Earth Room, The Sky Room, and the Water Room.,Caleidoscope-like room reflecting the stars in the room., この投稿をInstagramで見る 東北旅⑧ 岩手県😎 花巻にある宮沢賢治記念館と童話村行ってきた☺️✨ iwate.2 岩手▶︎▶︎▶︎宮城 #岩手#花巻#新花巻駅#宮沢賢治記念館#宮沢賢治童話村#銀河ステーション#宮沢賢治#賢治の学校#賢治の教室#セロ弾きのゴーシュ#銀河鉄道の夜#山猫軒#岩手旅行#岩手観光#東北旅行#花巻市#花巻観光#カメラ#nikon hina yamauchiさん(@hina_noky)がシェアした投稿 - 2019年 3月月10日午前1時39分PST ,Giant grasshopper welcoming the guests., この投稿をInstagramで見る 賢治の学校。イーハトーブの大地、宇宙、ファンタジックホール@宮沢賢治童話村 #宮沢賢治 #宮沢賢治童話村 #賢治の学校 #イーハトーブ しちーさん(@i_am_a_city)がシェアした投稿 - 2018年 5月月3日午後4時39分PDT ,Through the rooms and out again, to the fairies' path, then to the next building, Kenji's Classroom.
Here you will find the different animals and different items that appear in the stories in real life., この投稿をInstagramで見る 賢治ワールド③ 駅に向かうバスを待っている間、雑貨屋さんで時間を潰していました。めっっっっちゃ私好みのアクセサリーが！銀河鉄道のネックレス可愛かった〜…。🤦♀️✨ 山猫軒にあったバスが動いてるのを見てどうぶつの森を連想しないものはいないはず…。 坂を下りていくところがめっちゃどうぶつの森でした。 マルカンビル大食堂で噂のソフトクリームを割り箸で食べました。 店員さんに「これは割り箸で(食べるん)ですか？」「はい、割り箸です」英語の教科書みたいなやりとりを。😂 180円は本当に安い、他のメニューも安かったし、またソフトクリーム以外のものを注文したいです。 賢治コスした賢治の広場で賢治さんの姪っ子さんに会いました(写真一緒に撮ればよかったな)。 #宮沢賢治#賢治の教室#バス#雑貨#アクセサリー#歯車#イーハトーブ#マルカンビル大食堂#ソフトクリーム#どうぶつの森#岩手#花巻#観光#ひとり旅#旅行 minamiさん(@210minami180)がシェアした投稿 - 2018年 3月月19日午後3時49分PDT ,Around this little village of fairytales, you will also find Miyazawa Kenji's Memorial Museum and the restaurant from the story "The Restaurant of Many Orders", "Yamaneko Tei".
If you search around the local area, you will also find many sites and objects like what you will see in his stories.
Just like this wall mural of "Future City Galaxy Earth Railway" that you can find near the Hanamaki station.,Discover the exciting world of Miyazawa Kenji in Hanamaki for yourself!
Before you go, here are some recommendations of his major titles to read to get to know more about him.
"The Life of Budori Gusuko"【グスコーブドリの伝記】
"The Restaurant of Many Orders"【注文の多い料理店】
"Night on the Galactic Railroad"【銀河鉄道の夜】
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Tips and Tricks for Driving Around Japan: Everything You Need to Know to Explore the RoadsEver wanted to explore northern Japan? Been looking to get yourself a little pleasantly lost, and just enjoy all the small towns scattered around the Japanese countryside? If you're traveling all the way to Japan, getting stuck in just one or two cities is a shame. That's why renting a car has become an increasingly popular way to get around the country. The freedom it brings is great for everyone from large families with lots of bags, to solo travelers mulling over their options thinking "maybe tomorrow I'll head to Iwate..."
But setting out onto the highways of a new country can be a little intimidating. You're not exactly familiar with this new network of roads, and you have to navigate the tolls. That's why we like to take advantage of a handy little website called DoRaPuRa (Drive Plaza). It has all the information you need, all in English. So let us show you all the tools available to make your trip through Japan super easy, and some of the nicest places to drive!,When you start exploring a new system of highways, you're bound to be a little unsure about routes and tolls. But it's all pretty easy if you just figure it out a little in advance, which is why we recommend checking DoRaPuRa beforehand.
Type in your destination, and the DoRaPuRa route and toll search will give you the details you need to know, all in seconds. You'll be ready to go in no time.,The fees you pay normally just to get on Japan's expressways can be a little crazy. If you're going to dish out 12,970 yen just to go from Tokyo to Kanazawa (564 km, 350 miles), after traveling the country it adds up to more than the price of plane tickets. Don't let that get in the way of your road trip, though! The solution to this problem is to take advantage of the JEP, or Japan Expressway Pass.,It's a must-have for your drive through the islands of Japan, so take a second to check out the official details. All the rules and regulations, plus the benefits and usage options, are laid out in clear English.
,How to Get Yourself a JEP
① Check in with car rental companies that handle the JEP; there's a list on the official webpage. You can't always return your JEP-system rental car to every single location, so a quick double-check beforehand is a good idea.
② Reserve your car and ETC card (electronic toll collection card). Ask the rental car dealer for information on all the rentals available! (The JEP can only be used with "ordinary vehicles," though, so only regular-sized passenger vehicles.) The ETC cards are simple and easy to use, as you can see here.
③ Simply complete your JEP application the day you rent the car! The whole system and agreement is easily explained at the same time as you get your new rental vehicle. You can also pay in advance, making the whole process a breeze.
④ Pick up your car and ETC card.
⑤ ... and go! Enjoy Japan, and all it has to offer! Feel the freedom of the open roads!
⑥ When you're all done, return your car and ETC card. If you did decide to take one of the handful of roads that aren't covered by the pass, this is when you pay any additional toll fees, making it a smooth process.
,In Japan they tend to use a couple different borrowed English terms to describe rest stops, namely PA (parking areas) and SA (service areas, where you can fill up your tank as well). Both areas share some of the qualities you'd expect from a rest stop anywhere else: places to park, get out of the car, take a break. But they're also much nicer than you might expect from a roadside "parking area," with pretty good restaurants, interesting shops, and fun local souvenirs for sale. Some of them are just on another level, becoming attractions in and of themselves.
In fact, these PAs and SAs can be so impressive, there are even drivers who plan their trips around the rest areas themselves. With all the fun attractions, shops, and tasty treats, the variety of stops around Japan make for an interesting tour. DoRaPuRa has a search function that lets you find rest stops on every expressway in Japan, so you can see if there are any must-see PA/SA attractions on your route, or just check for convenient places to take a break.,Starting from the Tokyo airports, it's easy to hop in a rental car and get yourself anywhere in Japan. Find a region that sparks your interest, and you're ready to go! This time around, we're going to recommend you drive through central Japan, and make your way towards Tohoku, just a few hours away from Tokyo.
The Tohoku region is an area in the northern part of Japan, made up of six prefectures (Akita, Aomori, Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi, and Yamagata). Most of northern Japan tends to be a little more rural than, say, the Tokyo area. This means there's lots of really beautiful scenic areas, making it great to relax and recharge your batteries. While you drive along the expressways and towards this northern region, get ready to admire coastal views and rivers, Japan's ubiquitous mountains, and pastoral scenes of farms and rice paddies. If you want to really feel any fatigue or built-up stress float away, stop in at one of the many natural hot springs you'll find scattered across the area, and let the onsen water soak away your aches and pains. On top of all that, with easy access to so many natural resources in the countryside on the way north, and in Tohoku itself, the food is always fresh and delicious; try some of the local seafood!
It's such a lovely area, we've written about Tohoku plenty of times before.
If you want some quick ideas to get you started planning your expressway road trip, we've collected a few of our favorite destinations to stop in at. Our itinerary includes five of the Tohoku prefectures, plus a few surrounding regions (Nagano & Yamanashi) you might find yourself in as you ride the highways. See which places interest you, and customize your own fabulous trip! Then grab your rental car, your ETC card, your Japan Expressway Pass, and let's get going!,We've talked about Tochigi's 16 most entertaining destinations before; it's an area of Japan that just doesn't get enough attention! Most travelers leave it off their itinerary, in favor of a few extra days in Tokyo, but we don't think that's fair. People are missing out! So it's a perfect place to stop in when you've got a convenient car to take you right over.,Tohoku offers travelers great opportunities to see the four seasons that Japan is so proud of. Drive to Fukushima to see some of Japan's top-ranking views of autumn foliage and winter wonderlands, and a glimpse of the Tadami Line train winding its way through the scenery.
There's even a local Tadami natural mineral water well for you to fill up your bottles with the highest quality mineral water. Slowly sip and savor the flavor as you roll through the mountains.,Miyagi Prefecture has one of Japan's top mountains, Mt. Zao. One of the reasons for its popularity is the impressive lake formed from a volcanic crater, "Okama" (御釜, literally just a word for volcanic crater). The lake's water reflects different colors depending on the angle of the sun, making it a beautiful and unique experience whatever time of year or day you arrive.,For the dramatic view you see below, look no further than Tendo in Yamagata Prefecture. Towards the end of October, the leaves start to turn red, and sometimes frost over, making them glitter in the sunlight. If you're traveling with a romantic partner, make sure to stop in at Wakamatsu-ji Temple. The nearby temple is known for blessing visitors with good luck in their romantic ventures, making it an ideal visit for couples.,Akita's Lake Tazawa is a popular destination if you're looking for a lake resort, with the area surrounded by both hot springs and ski runs. Rising from the lake itself, though, is the Tatsuko Statue, which glitters in the light reflecting up from the water. Take a boat out to see this mythical beauty up close: Tatsuko apparently asked the gods to keep her beautiful forever, and she was instead cursed to be a dragon in Lake Tazawa. Perhaps she's still in there... and pretty annoyed about the statue mocking her from above.,Once you've had enough of the lake's fresh water, turn yourself towards the coast!
The disciples of Shakyamuni are carved into the rocks along the seashore, as the Jurokurakaniwa (十六羅漢岩). They're named quite literally, as the 16 rocks of enlightened disciples.
Let the peaceful Buddhist figures lend you some of their wisdom, and enjoy the uniquely Japanese atmosphere.,Koiwai Farm in Iwate is a really great destination for family trips. The private farm has cattle and sheep, in addition to horses for you to ride. If your little ones have never been on a horse before, introduce them to a new experience they'll love! Plus, the farm has some other cool activities available: you can give milking a cow a try, or butter-making with all the fresh milk.
If you're more of a gourmet, enjoy a sweet treat while you're there. The farm makes super-fresh and deliciously sweet desserts from all the dairy they produce.,As the host of the 1998 Winter Olympics, you know Nagano has to be an excellent destination for winter travelers in Japan. The many snow-laced mountains provide a beautiful backdrop for Hakuba's many high-quality ski runs, and with snow on the mountains 365 days a year, lots of ski-enthusiasts end up staying for over a week. It also means that you can admire the beautiful snowy view even when the weather starts to warm up.,Driving into Yamanashi Prefecture, it's hard to miss Mt. Fuji, towering above everything. But miss the chance to check it out and you'll regret it! If you want to actually climb to the top, you can do it from June to September every year.
If you make it to the area from mid-April to the end of May, though, don't miss the Fuji Shibasakura Festival! These pink "sakura" blooms spread across the festival grounds, a wide garden in the foothills of Mt. Fuji, in numbers reaching 80,000 every year.,Are you ready to hit the road? If you're going on a road trip up to northern Japan, these are the places we recommend, but the great thing about using a rental car with an expressway pass is that it gives you the freedom to go wherever you want!
We've already seen how Japan's expressway tolls can add up if you don't prepare in advance, but also how easy it is to get ready for your trip and avoid all the pitfalls of driving in Japan. You don't have to struggle through confusing pages in Japanese or badly computer-translated English to find your way around! Before you start your engine, take a quick moment to plan your trip using everything DoRaPuRa has to offer, and you'll be ready to go in no time.
Some more road trip itineraries for your consideration:
- Kyushu! Sightsee in Kagoshima, Miyazaki, and Kumamoto.
- Explore some of the lesser-known attractions of Kansai.
- Enjoy the natural beauty and excellent udon of Shikoku.
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Seasonal Spots to Visit in JapanTake a look at this!
All these Nemophilas! There are approximately 4,500,000 flowers just there. Can you believe it? 4.5 million.
It's not just the Nemophilas that you can see here in Spring.
at Ibaraki's Hitachi Seaside Park.,Ibaraki is about one and a half hours away from Tokyo by car.
There are also places to go, like the Oarai Isosaki Shrine and the Tsukimachi Waterfalls.
Take a look at the POIs in Ibaraki that we've posted previously for further details.,The Risshakuji temple in the mountain of Yamagata is definitely one of the best view spots in the area. This temple was first built in the year 860 and is still a place where people come and worship.
As Matsuo Basho (a Japanese poet) read at this temple, the quietness just reminds you that you are surrounded by nature.
The area is loved by the locals and is famous as a summer resort.,Yamagata has beautiful mountains and clear water, plenty of onsens around the area.
The place is also famous for Shogi (the Japanese chess), and the whole town is full of Shogi related objects.,In autumn, Tochigi Prefecture is famous for its beautiful natural scenery coloured by the red leaves.
There are many villages in the prefecture, but Nikko is one of the well-known destinations that represents Tochigi Prefecture and it is also a home to many of the World Heritage Sites.,There are plenty to look around in Tochigi prefecture.
Take a look at our previous articles that covers 16 things and places as well as food around the whole prefecture.,Hakuba in Nagano is well known for its ski resorts.
Nagano was also one of the locations that held the winter Olympics back in 1998.,Head to Nagano for the Hakuba ski resorts and if you're heading to Niigata, there's the Akakura ski resort and the Joetsu/ Myoko area as well.
If you go to Niigata, make sure you see the illuminations at the APA resort. They hold a Guinness world record for "Largest LED sculpture" and "Largest water surface projection" and it's definitely worth looking at if you're there at the right season.
*The illuminations are on from Jun 22 - Aug 31 (from 18:00 - 23:00) and from Sep 1 - Nov 17 (17:00 - 22:00) this year. Check out their official webpage for further details. (Japanese Only)#tohoku#tour#spring
Zao Fox Village (蔵王キツネ村): One of the Cutest Days of Your LifeIf you're heading to Northern Japan any time soon, you'll probably spend some time in the Sendai area. While you're there, you can't miss the Fox Village, or Kitsune Mura (キツネ村). Populated by numerous adorable canids, if you like spending time with animals, the place is a must-see!,
By Plane:
Take a flight right to Sendai Airport!
By Bullet Train:
Take the Tohoku Line Bullet Train from Tokyo to Sendai Station.
(An hour and a half, approximately 11,000 yen, ~$100.)
Or, get off at Shiroishi Zao Station, and take the Castle Kun Bus right to the Fox Village. (Let the bus driver know you want to get off there!)
Once you're in Sendai, the easiest way there is by car.,Approximately 100 foxes freely roam the grounds, calling the village their home. All of these foxes are officially wild, but they're still looked after, and given things like parasite protection.,The foxes make great models, so you're free to take plenty of photos. Lots of visitors come to do just this, since word of mouth has made the place popular among foreign visitors in recent years.
All of these foxes are truly living lives of leisure. They may be wild, but this fox village is a pretty cushy place to live!,The majority of the foxes at the village aren't domesticated, so they will bite if bothered! There are different rules for different animals at the village; it's best to read warnings carefully and listen to any rules you're told! They may all be totally adorable, but if the sign says they're wild animals who might bite, you should probably heed that warning. If you do that, you and the foxes will all enjoy your visit!,The Fox Village offers a couple different interaction experiences, so you can spend some more quality time with the foxes.
On weekends, and the occasional weekday, you can feed the foxes snacks! You get a handful of treats, and you can toss them to the foxes as if you were giving your own puppy a biscuit.
(200 yen)
If you want to get even closer to the foxes, and really hands-on, you can take part in a fox-hugging experience! Hold a fox in your arms, and imagine they're yours to call your own. (If only!) This event happens three times a day, so keep an eye on your watch, and don't miss it!
(10:30 to 11:00 / 13:00 to 13:30 / 14:30 to 15:00)
Of course, if the fox starts feeling uncomfortable, these experiences might be cut short. It's disappointing, but we don't want any unhappy foxes now, do we?,If you're in Sendai, why not rent a car and head right over? You too could be holding foxes in your arms in a matter of hours. To tell the truth, I'm hard-pressed to think of a better way to spend an afternoon, how about you?
Zao Fox Village (宮城蔵王キツネ村)
Address: 11-3 Kawarago, Fukuokayatsumiya, Shiroishi, Miyagi
Hours: 9:00 to 17:00, closed Wednesdays
Official Website
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Tohoku | Japan Travel Guide - Road Trip Across Tohoku, Japan● Japan's Tohoku Region ●
Over the past years, JAPANKURU has been all around Japan's mountain area Tohoku,
but this time we went to some places that we felt really shows off
the regions stunning mountains, lakes, hot springs, and everything else the area is famous and loved for.,Shiroishi, Miyagi (白石市) ● Zao Fox Village (キツネの村)
Located in the Zao Fox Villagee in Mt. Zao, Miyagi, there are more than 100 foxes of various breeds.
Here, you can not only observe the foxes at close range but also feed them! We want to recommend you wear good shoes though! Hiking shoes are best if you have them.
★Miyagi Zao Fox Village
🏢11-3 Kawarago, Fukuokayatsumiya, Shiroishi, Miyagi
Google Maps
- Car rental map Code: 569 139 481 * 18
⏰9am～5pm 💴1000yen
Miyagi Zao Fox Village Site (English),
Recommended Local Miyagi Food ● Cow Tongue (牛タン)
When it comes to the famous products in the Sendai area, the first thing that comes to mind is definitely beef tongue. Japanese people love to eat beef tongue, which is a bit strange for many foreigners to grasp.
The beef tongue grilled over a charcoal fire and whether you dip it in soy sauce, miso, or salt, it tastes way better than you would think! If you have the chance to try, please do!,
Tendo, Yamagata●Tendo Hot Spring Rest Area
(道の駅 天童温泉)
During road trips it's important to make pit stops. Here you can stop for some food, drinks, and even a nice free Japanese foot bath! It gets your circulation going getting you ready to go for further adventures!
★Tendo Hot Spring Rest Area
🏢2-3-41 Kuwanomachi, Tendo, Yamagata
⏰9:00-18:00
💻Related information (link),
Obanazawa, Yamagata (尾花沢市) ● Ginzan Onsen (銀山温泉)
Ginzan Hot Spring (銀山温泉) is a historic hot spring area in Yamagata Prefecture. It's said that the area was originally a silver mine that operated from 1456 to the end of the 1600s. The hot spring was apparently discovered by chance by the coal mine workers, then was flourished into a hot spring resort in 1741.
★Ginzan Onsen (銀山温泉)
🏢Ginzanshinhata, Obanazawa-shi, Yamagata Prefecture
Google Maps
- Car rental map Code: 720 859 002 * 10
💻Official website link
,
Semboku, Akita (仙北市) ● Lake Tazawa (田沢湖)
Not only is Lake Tazawa (田沢湖) known for its stunning waters constantly changing shades of blue and green, it's also Japan's deepest lake (423m/1387ft deep)! The most iconic spot at Lake Tazawa is the golden beauty, the Statue of Tatsuko. There is a myth that goes with it, and it is said that a beautiful woman named Tatsuko wished and prayed for her beauty to last eternally. However ended up being cursed by the gods and turned into a dragon, sinking into the lake below.
★Lake Tazawa (田沢湖)
🏢Katajiri, Saimyoji, Nishikicho, Akita
Google Maps
- Car rental map Code: 280 711 377 * 66,Semboku, Akita (仙北市) ● Nyuto Onsen (乳頭温泉郷)
There are about 10 hot springs in the area, and you can enjoy each hot spring water in 7 different accommodations. Nyuto Onsen (乳頭温泉郷) is a rural hot spring resort in Towada-Hachimantai National Park (in Semboku City, Akita) and consists of Japanese-style hot spring spas scattered around the base of Mount Nyuto. Especially, "Tsurunoyu" (鶴の湯), a place inside Nyuto Hot Springs where the hot springs baths aren't separated by sex! Everyone bathes together! It's something you can hardly find anymore in Japan.
★Nyuto Onsen (乳頭温泉郷)
🏢50, Tatsuzawa National Forest, Tadawawa Lake, Sennichi, Akita
Google Maps
- Car rental map Code: 435 486 151 * 26
💻Official website link (ENG),
Akita Grandmother's Ice Cream ● "Baba Hera" (ババヘラ)
The Akita region has unique street food that isn't easily found in other areas of Japan.
Here is an ice cream stall named "Baba Hera".
"Baba" means grandmother in Japanese,
and she uses a tool to spread ice cream called "hera".
It's a rare sight in Japan, even Japanese people are surprised when this see this stall!,★Koiwai Farm (小岩井農場)
🏢36-1, Maruyachi, Shizukuishi-machi, Iwate-gun, Iwate
Google Maps
- Car rental map Code: 81 841 884 * 18
⏰Opening hours :
April 20～September 30 - 9am～5:30pm
October 1～November 4 - 9am～5pm
💴800yen for adults, 300yen for elementary school students
💻Official website link (ENG),Hiraizumi, Iwate (平泉) ● Chuson-ji Temple (中尊寺)
The next course from Koiwai Farm was Hiraizumi that's located in the southern part of Iwate Prefecture. Hiraizumi is connected with the fate of one of Japan's greatest heroes, the warrior Yoshitsune. The Buddhist temples in the Hiraizumi area have remained an important part of Japanese culture and history. Resulting in Hiraizumi and the temples being listed as a World Heritage Site in 2011. In particular, the temple called "Chusonji Temple" (中尊寺) was founded in 850, and Buddhist monuments are still preserved to this day, and it is said that a typical building style of Hiraizumi culture can be seen.
★Chuson-ji Temple (中尊寺)
🏢202 Koromonoseki, Hiraizumi, Iwate
Google Maps
- Car rental map Code: 142 282 772 * 53
💴Adults: 800yen, High schoolers: 500yen, Middle/High school: 300yen, Elementary: 200yen
- Paid parking available
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Must Eat Food in Sendai ★ Recommended Food That You Can Only Get in Sendai!You can't leave Sendai without eating Sasa-kamaboko! Sasa-kamaboko is minced flounder that is in the shape of bamboo leaves, and baked. So basically it's like a baked fish cake🐠
Takeda's Sasakamaboko makes it's famous sasa-kamaboko by using techniques that was popular during the Edo era. Since there wasn't a good way to preserve fish during that time, they figured micing it was best and the tradition stook!
What's really cool about the sasa-kamaboko is the reasoning behind it's shape! This particular shape was inspired by the bamboo leaf in the family crest of the Date clan, which controlled Miyagi and Iwate Prefectures during the Edo Period (1603-1868). ,At Takeda's Sasakamaboko Factory, you can take a tour of the factory to learn the process of making the fish cake. Then at the end of the tour you can taste the freshly baked sasa-kamaboko!!,There is a souvenir corner that has all of Sendai's MUST EAT/BUY goods! Food like a local favorite beef tongue. There is plenty there for everyone. So take a look before leaving and get something to remember your trip by!
Takeda's Sasakamaboko
Business hours: 9am~4pm
20 minute walk from station
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Miyagi Prefecture Travel Advice✦Visit Miyagi and Japan's Beautiful Okama Crater LakeJAPANKURU went to Miyagi Prefecture which is in Japan's Tohoku (Northeastern) region. There are many things to do in Miyagi, but one of the top things on our "Places to go in Miyagi" list was Okama, the crater lake that is in Zao National Park in Zao-machi, Miyagi. Okama is a circle crater lake surrounded by the three mountains, Kattadake, Kumanodake, and Goshikidake. It is the symbol of Zao admired for its emerald green colors that changes in the sunlight. Which is why it also has the nickname "Goshikiko", which means lake of five colors.,As you can imagine, the atmosphere changes drastically depending on when you go. We went during the summer, but next time we'd love to go during the fall🍁🍁
※Getting there※
-Coming from the Miyagi Area-
The best was to get there is taking a bus from Shiraishi-zao Station.
If you take a bus, here is a bus schedule that includes all the main stations.
You want to go to the Zao Katta Summit!
http://www.miyakou.co.jp/cp/zao/timesche.pdf
-If coming from Yamagata Station-
Take the train to JR Kaminoya-Onsen Station and take a free shuttle bus for 60 min.
Get off at the katta parking area and take the Zao-Katta ski lift for approx. 8 min to the top.
Then a 6 min. walk.
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