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Transportat“Higashi-Matsushima Jikan”
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Commerce and Tourism Division,
Higashi-Matsushima City

Tohoku Shinkansen
about 95 minutes

Sendai Airport

Sendai Airport Access line
about 26 minutes

Sendai Airport IC
Travel Time By Car

Sendai stationTokyo

To the land of whispering winds and blue seas

JR Senseki-Tohoku Line
about 40 minutes

JR Senseki Line Matsushima

JR Senseki Line

about 40 minutes Kaigan Station about 20 minutes

Sendai Tobu Road・Sanriku Expressway
about 40 minutes

Nobiru Station

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JR Senseki Line
about 10 minutes

Sanriku Expressway
about 10 minutes

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It takes about 45 minutes from Sendai Minami IC to Naruse Oku-Matsushima IC via the Sendai Tobu road

※Be careful when driving as there are many large trucks engaged in reconstruction work.

“Higashi-Matsushima Jikan”
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Commerce and Tourism Division,
Higashi-Matsushima City

Taxi Information
・Yamoto taxi

TEL.0120-02-3181

・Oku-Matsushima Kanko Taxi TEL.0225-88-3048■Published byCommerce and Tourism Division,
Higashi-Matsushima City・Higashi-Matsushima Marusen Taxi TEL.0120-44-2188
・Anshin Taxi

TEL.0225-98-7177

5 Shinmiyamae, Ono Aza, Higashi-Matsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0303
TEL.0225-82-1111(Switchboard, Japanese Language Only) FAX.0225-87-3804
Homepage http://www.city.higashimatsushima.miyagi.jp
Email kanko@city.higashimatsushima.miyagi.jp
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Explore the white cliﬀs of the Sagakei Gorge!
Seasonal Food- Local Culture- Hands-on Activities- Boat Cruises

To the landof whispering winds
and blue seas
Hike up through the forests of a small mountain called Otakamori until you reacha panoramic overlook.
The blue sky and blue sea stretch out endlessly before you, punctuated only byislands and clouds. Let the blues of nature drive your blues away.
Refresh your mind and body in the cool sea breeze.
You will be warmly welcomed by the people of Higashi-Matsushima.

Fascinating Tour of Matsushima Bay
Since ancient times, Matsushima has been well known as oneof the three most famous scenic sights in Japan.
In addition to its beautiful landscape, Matsushima oﬀers anabundance of nature, a variety of seafood delicacies andmany enjoyable activities.
If you look back to the time when ancient people lived theirlives with bounty from the nearby sea, you will better
understand the allure of Matsushima.
Each of the four seasons oﬀers its unique taste in cuisine.
Landscapes change with the passing of time,
but the kindness and hospitality of the people remainunchanged.
Let s start this fascinating tour which will make you want tocome back time and again.
“Spectacular View” of Matsushima Bay from the Otakamori Observatory

Four Most Beautiful Views
of Matsushima Bay

Internationally Renowned Matsushima Bay

Y o u c a n e n jo y d i f f e r e n t v i e w s o f
Matsushima Bay from the north,south, east and west, as best
exempliﬁed by Otakamori located tothe east of the bay.
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“Beautiful View” from Tomiyama(Matsushima Town)“Grand View” from Tamonzan(Shichigahama Town)“Enchanting View” from Ogidani(Matsushima Town)

The Worldʼs Most Beautiful Bays Club has a membershipo f t h e w o r l d ʼs m o s t o u t s t a n d i n g b a y s , i n c l u d i n g
Mont-Saint-Michel Bay and San Francisco Bay. In 2013,
Matsushima Bay was approved for membership into thisexcl usi ve grou p, making it the ﬁrst bay in Japan toreceive this honor. In the following year, Toyama Bay
was selected for membership to this group.

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Lunch

Spend a Holiday in
Higashi-Matsushima
Miyagi Olle Oku-Matsushima Course
The term “Olle” refers to a walking tour thatoriginally started from Jeju Island in South
Korea and is a dialect of Jeju, meaning“narrow alley connecting a street tohouses,” and is used as a synonym forwalking and trekking trails. The
appeal of Olle lies in the fact is thatyou can enjoy walking at your own
pace as you ex per ience natu rethrough the beauty of the coastal
and mountain areas, and discovercharming alleyways in quaintneig h bor hoods. In th is special
trekking experience, you can use allof your ﬁ ve senses to im merse
yourself in magniﬁcent landscapesand amazing culture and history.
The Oku-Matsushima Course
departs from Aomina and makes around trip to Oku-Matsushima and
Miyatojima Island so that trekkers canexperience and learn about the history andlives of the Jomon people amid thenatural blessings of the sea andthe earth.

Fishermen's Minshuku Sakura-sou
Address: 25 Aza Sato, Miyato, Higashi-Matsushima City
TEL. 0225-88-3206
Capacity: 30 persons
Number of rooms: 7
IN 15:00
OUT 9:30
http://www.sakura-k2.com

Minshuku Kami no Ie
Address: 16-1 Aza Mura, Miyato, Higashi-Matsushima City
TEL. 0225-88-4141
Capacity: 40 persons
Number of rooms: 8
IN 15:00
OUT 10:00
http://www2.ocn.ne.jp/~kaminoie/
Lunch

Relax in the Calmof Evening

Lunchview of the sunset as it transforms the sky from hues ofgold that fade into twilight.
For a change, why not spend a relaxing time in
Higashimatsushima and enjoy warm exchanges with local

Matsushima Bay in the golden evening light3

Minshuku Shinhamasou
Address: 31 Aza Misaga, Miyato, Higashi-Matsushima City
TEL. 0225-88-2045
Capacity: 28 persons
Number of rooms: 5
IN 14:30
OUT 10:00
http://ntqsf941.wixsite.com/sinhamasou

Shiosai no Yado, Chidorikan
Address: 11-1 Aza Yokoyama, Miyato, Higashi-Matsushima City
TEL. 0225-88-2066
Capacity: 30 persons
Number of rooms: 7
IN 15:00
OUT 10:00
http://chidorikan.com/

Business Hotel Metro
Address: 1-7-6 Aza Ekimae, Ushiami, Higashi-Matsushima City
TEL. 0225-86-1751
Capacity: 12 persons
Number of rooms: 6
IN 15:30
OUT 12:00
http://bhotel-metro.com/

Value The Hotel Higashimatsushima Yamoto

residents and stay at a hotel by the sea?

Unexpected scenery appears
in front of you

Touring Oku-Matsushima
with a local guide

Miyato Island, the largest island in Matsushima Bay.At its center is Otakamori, asmall mountain that is 105.8 meters (344 feet) tall. It takes about 20 minutes from thetrailhead to the top. From the viewing platform are many of the 260 islands of
Matsushima Bay.Otakamori (Gorgeous View) is one of the "Shitaikan," the 4panoramic views of Matsushima Bay. The others are Tomiyama (Beautiful View) in
Matsushima, Tamonzan (Dynamic View) in Shichigahama, and Ogitani (Mysterious
View) in Matsushima.Otakamori is especially popular among visitors because fromhere the bay and islands of Matsushima resemble a miniature garden.
Of course the daytime scenery is great, but in evening, the bay dipped in deep
red takes on a completely diﬀerent
character.At sunset, the contrast of
the brilliant water and thesilhoutte of ﬁshing boats and small
islands resembles a black andwhite painting. To enjoy thisimpressive scenery it is best to
linger, so we recommend staying
at a local minshuku or ryokan
inn.Why not stay at an inn to try
their house special seafood dishes
and experience the warm
Bountiful seafood meals are the speciality of Oku-Matsushima inns
hospitality of the local people?

The best way to get toknow Higashi-Matsushima
for the ﬁrst time is with alocal guide.The"Oku-Matsushima
Volunteer Guides
Association" members areexpert about the local
area and oﬀer a 1 hour
introductory tour (3000
yen per guide, reserve in"Otakamori Yakushido" is quietly nestled into the mountainsideadvance.)
To experience all the Oku-Matsushima area has to oﬀer with yourown hands, take part in the Oku-Matsushima Experience Network. Itoﬀers a wide range of hands-on activities centered around the sea.
Also visit the Historical Museum of Jomon Village which brings theculture of ancient Japan to life.（See pages 7 and 8 for details.）■Oku-Matsushima Volunteer Guides Association
For inquiries, reservations, contact the Higashi-Matsushima Tourist Association
TEL.0225-87-2322

Minshuku Nishi no Ie
Address: 64 Aza Tsukihama, Miyato, Higashi-Matsushima City
TEL. 0225-88-2063
Capacity: 30 persons
Number of rooms: 8
IN 14:00
OUT 11:00

Lunch

Oku-Matsushima during the day as well as the breathtaking

Minshuku Yamane
Address: 38 Aza Misaga, Miyato, Higashi-Matsushima City
TEL. 0225-88-3349
Capacity: 30 persons
Number of rooms: 7
IN 14:00
OUT 10:00
http://www.k2f.jp/yamane/

Course distance: about 10 km
Time required: about four hours
Difﬁculty level: Intermediate
Course map/Stamp available at: Aomina

Visitors will be amazed at the beauty of the azure seas ofOtakamori Kanko Hotel
Address: 3 Aza Kawara, Miyato, Higashi-Matsushima City
TEL. 0225-88-2121
Capacity: 25 persons
Number of rooms: 10
IN 15:00
OUT 10:00
http://www.ootakamori.com/

Address: 215 Aza Yachi, Komatsu, Higashi-Matsushima City
TEL. 0225-84-1567
Capacity: 462 persons
Number of rooms: Single 391, Twin 25, Triple 7
IN 15:00
OUT 10:00
http://www.valuethehotel.jp/yamoto/

Business Hotel, Four Seasons Yamoto
Address: 88-1 Aza Uramachi, Yamoto, Higashi-Matsushima City
TEL. 0225-84-2377
Capacity: 120 persons
Number of rooms: 60
IN 16:00
OUT 10:00

Miyoshi Ryokan
Address: 14-1 Aza Kawado, Yamoto, Higashi-Matsushima City
TEL. 0225-82-3041
Capacity: 25 persons
Number of rooms: 11
IN 15:00
OUT 10:00

Ryokan Koganesou

Oku-Matsushima Volunteer Guides Association

Shinichi Kijima

Our coastline is among the top
100 in Japan, the Sagakei Gorge
is one of the three greatest in the
country, and Otakamori offers
picturesque sunset views of
Matsushima Bay. The landscapeis enlived by migratory birds andmany species of ﬂowers andplants.In addition there is a richcultural heritage, including theshell mounds left behind by the
pre-historic Jomon people, whichis nationally recognized as animportant intangible cultural folk
property. We are looking forward
to guiding you when you visit.

Address: 12-1 Aza Nonaka, Yamoto, Higashi-Matsushima City
TEL. 0225-82-2285
Capacity: 38 persons
Number of rooms: 10
IN 16:00
OUT 10:00

Kibotcha
Address: 80 Aza Kameoka, Nobiru, Higashi-Matsushima CIty
TEL. 0225-25-7319
Capacity: 68 persons
Number of rooms: 14
IN 15:00
OUT 10:00

Okumatsushima Lane Hotel
Address: 3-29-1 Nobirugaoka, Higashi-Matsushima City
TEL. 0225-86-2501
Capacity: 68 persons
Number of rooms: 29
IN 15:00
OUT 10:00

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one of the three greatest gorges in Japan!
Start your adventure exploring
the Sagakei by footand by boat
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The Sagakei Gorge is known as one of the three greatest
gorges in Japan, along with Yabakei Gorge in Oita
Prefecture and Geibikei Gorge in Iwate Prefecture.This
peninsula is located at the southenmost part of Miyato
Island.Over a long period of time the 20-40 meter tall (66 to
130 feet tall) cliﬀs have been carved into sculpture-likeforms by waves and storms.There are two ways to truly
e x pe r i e n c e t h e S a g a k e i . On e i s b y s e t t i ng o u t f o r a n
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M a n y s m a l l r o c k s e m e r g e f r o m t h e s e a. T h ebeautiful white face of the cliffs were carved formillennia by the wind, rain and waves.There aremany intriguingly-shaped rocks, including one
which resembles the face of a turtle and anotherwhich recalls an elephant's trunk.Some rocks ended
up becoming a cave including the stunning "Blue
Grotto."野蒜駅
Scenery from the Ohama Area Tousenbansho Ruins
石巻湾

松島湾
Sagakei Open Sea Boat Course
Journey time: 60 minutes

Boarding Place

Miyato Island
Sabusawa
IslandThe walking trail thatoverlooks the Sagakei Cliﬀs
oﬀers great views of uniquely
shaped rocks set against the
open ocean.At the end of thepeninsula is Otomegahama
where a beautiful sandy shore
awaits you. It almost feels likeyour own private beach.
The information center forsightseeing boats is a popular
shopping spot where visitors
can purchase locally-madeproducts and souvenirs.

Boat Captain

Tetsu Sakurai
You'll enjoy seeing the plants that growout of the cliff face, the wild birds whichcircle overhead, and of course, thestrength of the cliff itself.The feeling here
differs with the light and the waves, andthe pla n ts are al wa ys g row i ng a ndchanging. You'll never see the samelandscape twice. I hope you'll return manytimes to explore the Sagakei.

Sightseeing cruise fare
Ohama
Otomegahama
Alternative course in case of stormy weather
Journey time: 45 minutes

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To truly experience the Sagakei Gorge you need to get
out on the water.From a ship you can see the powerfulcliﬀs that jut out of the water right before youreyes.Having a veteran captain as your personal guideis a perfect way to learn the secrets of the Sagakei.

Sagakei Walking Course
Time: 120 minutes■Hours of operation: 08:30-17:00
Adults: 2,000 yen, Elementary School children: 1,500 yen*Minimum number of passengers: 3 (However, the minimum number ■Open all year round*May be canceled due to stormy weather.
of passengers for the recently introduced “Saga Mirai” is ﬁve)

■Inquiries ・ Reservations
Oku-Matsushima Pleasure Boat Information Center

TEL.0225-88-3997

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Wild Flowers of the Sagakei
You may see unusual small ﬂowers nestled in crevices atop
the rocks. These are Sekkoku, a type of orchid native to
Matsushima Bay.It is rare to ﬁnd this plant in the wild and is
one of the real rewards of visiting the Sagakei by boat.The
Sekkoku ﬂower blooms around the end of May to thebeginning of June.

Sekkoku Orchid(Dendrobium moniliforme)

This section of coast was heavily damaged by the Great East Japan
Earthquake and Tsunami. However, restoration work is progressing
quickly and Tsukihama Beach is again open for swimming.As the waves
are calmer here, the beach is well-suited for children and families.
Swimming Season end of July to the end of August
Inquiries

Higashi-Matsushima Tourist Association
TEL.0225-87-2322
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Explore the distant past!
Learn with your hands

Basket ﬁshing and gillnet
ﬁshing is especially popularwith families.It's also fun totake a sea kayak out to see
the far side of the islands.

Oku-Matsushima Experience Network
Instructor

Fumiyoshi Ono■74 Miyato Aza Mura,
Higashi-Matsushima City
■TEL.0225-88-2939(also a fax line)※Reservation requried
for all activities

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Experience the wonders of the sea with ﬁshing,harvesting and boating activities!

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the ancient Jomon people who lived with nature
Shell mounds are like time capsules
which reveal what life was like in
the Jomon era. The Satohama area
remains largely as it was in ancient
times. You can look out upon thesame sea the Jomon people once
gazed upon as you learn about thelife of these people who lived as
one with the ocean.

Ms. Kanae Doi

Exhibition Explainer
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Museum Admission・Activity Fee : Free!

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Period: All year Journey Time : About 2 hours
Minimum participants: 4 persons Price: ¥1,500

Boat Fishing Experience

Gillnet Fishing Experience

Period: All year Journey time: Under 3 hours
Minimum participants: 4 persons
Price: ¥4,000 including bait fee◎Waist jewelry (replica) making (¥400)

Histric

Period: All year Journey time: About one hour
Minimum participants: 4 persons Price: ¥3,000

Basket Fishing Experiencesite park

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Sea KaPeriod: All year Journey time: About one hour
Minimum participants: 4 persons Price: ¥2,500

Sea Kayak Experience

Period: Apr to Oct Journey time: 1.5 hours
Minimum participants: one person Price: ¥2,000

October●

Seine (Dragnet) Fishing Experience

Period: May to Sep (except when the beach is open for swimming)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Participants: 40 or more Price: ¥50,000

Oku-Matsushima
Jomon Village Festival

Ocean Cruise Experience

Period: All year Journey time: About one hourParticipants: unlimited Price: ¥1,500*Please call us beforehand if you are a small group.
*Experience Network activities are organized by the local ﬁshermen
and the contents are subject to change.

※In addition, we will hold workshops and presentations.
We will post event information on the museum home page as soon as it is available.
※Contents are subject to change.

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Jomon Village!

Jomon Period
Experience Week!
● Jomon・Miyato Festival

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■81-18 Miyato aza Sato, Higashi-Matsushima City ■Admission Fees/ Adult ¥400
High School Student ¥300
■TEL.0225-88-3927
Elementary and Middle■Museum Hours ／ 9:00〜16:30
School Students ¥150
■Closed Wednesdays andduring New Year's Holiday (Open other holidays)※Reservations are needed for hands-on activities

Experie

Get to know the sea around Oku-Matsushima through diﬀerent hands-on experiences
including learning to ﬁsh from local expert ﬁshermen. Interpreters may be required
for non-Japanese speaking guests.All of the Experience Network instructors are fully
trained to ensure this program is both informative and run safely.

One of man y displays of life i n ancien t
Matsushima: a Jomon hunter pursuing a tunain a dugout canoe

The Historical Museum displays Jomon clay pots, bone tools,
stone tools and costumes that were excavated from the"Satohama shell mound" on Miyato Island in Oku-Matsushima.
The shell mound dates from the pre-historic Jomon period
and is registered as a National Historic Site. This museum
features hands-on activities to let you experience life in the
Jomon period.There is also a historic site park where you cansee pieces of potttery in the shell mound.

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Established in July 2014, with Science On a
Sphere ® (SOS), which was developed by the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA). This amazing attractionis the only one of its kind in Japan and oﬀers alive presentation for visitors.

Discovery Center
Manager

Koich Hashimoto
This center is the only place to
see the "Science on a Sphere"in Japan.I hope you ﬁnd this agood opportunity to think
about the earth, the universe
and environmental problems.

For details, please check the ofﬁcial website.

http://sos-discovery.com/■Museum Hours ／ 10:00〜12:00、14:00〜16:00■1-1 Onokajisawa, Higashi-Matsushima City
Running Time ／①10:10〜 ②11:00〜 ③14:10〜 ④15:00〜 ■TEL.0225-90-4083*Reservations required for Tuesday-Friday (minimum of ﬁve ■Closed Sundays, Mondays, National Holidays and during the New Year's Period
persons), and are not required for Saturdays and public holidays. ■Admission Fees/ Adult ¥300 High School Student or younger ¥150

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Get to know Higashi - Matsushima
through Unique Local Delicacies
Top-quality nori seaweed madepossible by pure water anda healthy coastal environment
Nori (sushi-grade seaweed) is a specialty of Higashi-Matsushima. This
area has a long history of seaweed cultivation. Local producers havebeen perfecting their skills and know-how for more than 80 years.This
seaweed is of such a high-quality it has won many prizes in competitions
and even been oﬀered to the Imperial Household many times.Baked
seaweed and using nori as seasoning are traditional ways to enjoy it, butthere are also unique local products like nori salad dressing, nori noodles,and even nori placed into ham and sausage.

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the true taste of Matsushima

Fresh
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Seaweed and oysters produced in Matsushima Bay are renowned fortheir quality. The seawater is rich with minerals from two Class A
streams ﬂowing from the Ou Mountains.Higashi-Matsushima oysters are
well-respected for their size, texture and taste.You can enjoy the oysters
raw, but don't overlooked them shell-grilled, fried or in a stew.Enjoy
them at restaurants or purchase them direct from ﬁshermen's markets
by the water.

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Oyster Grilling Facilityof the Oku-Matsushima
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Higashi-Matsushima
seaweed has been loved
by Japan's Royal family fora long time. We produce
seaweed of the ﬁnest
ﬂavor, aroma and texture. I
hope you will experience
our nori seaweed while
you are here.

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Seaweeddishes.

Nori Udon Noodles
Nori Udon is unique to Higashi-Matsushima.It
contains a powder of nori seaweed, giving it
a subtle and smooth hint of this sushi-grade
seaweed.Many restaurants oﬀer special noriudon dishes in addition to ordinary wheat
noodles served on a bamboo tray (zaru.)Won't
you try both and compare their ﬂavors?

Restaurants Regularly Serving
Nori Udon
Chanko Haginoi 0225-82-2478
Umai Kuidokoro Agora 0225-83-3399(Saturdays Only)
Kappou Shibasono 0225-82-3321
Yasubee Shokudo 0225-82-7152
Smile Dining 090-2951-0220

During oyster season, you canen joy the exquisite ﬂavor ofoysters from Oku-Matsushima at
this oyster stall. In sum mer, it
becomes a barbecue facility.
■5-1 Aza Kawahara,Miyato,
Higashi-Matsushima City (in Aomina)■TEL.0225-88-3997"Higashi-Matsushima oysters are bothlarge and rich in ﬂavor. We noticethat people who try them once fall inlove with them and return manytimes. Grilled oysters are wonderful,and be sure to try them fried, too!

Steam-grilled Oysters

Oyster Shack "Kaisendo"

Staff of Oyster Shack "Kaisendo"“Kaisendo,” an oyster restaurant, is run by an oyster
farmer in the Nobiru district. Here you can enjoy fresh
Higashimatsushima-produced baked oysters. You canenjoy the rich ﬂavor of oysters on the half shell by putting
them on a hot plate, covering them, and steaming androasting them. (1 kg (ca. 8 pcs.): 1,000 yen)■71-38 Nobiru Minamiakasaki,
Higashi-Matsushima City
■TEL.0225-98-3715■Business Hours ／ 11:00〜15:00■Closed Days ／ No scheduled holidays

Enmantei 080-5579-3769※O t h e r r e s t a u r a n t s o f f e r n o r i u d o n b yreservation only. For more information contact
the Higashi-Matsushima Tourist Association(Tel: 0225-87-2322)

Enjoy various kinds of hot pot in addition
to the traditional oyster hot pot in Higashimatsushima

Higashimatsushima,
City of Hot Pots

List of restaurants (As of February 2020)

In Higashimatsushima, you can eat oysters in a variety ofways that include oyster hot pot or baked oysters at“kakigoya” (oyster bars). With the abundance of oysters in
Higashimatsushima, they are extravagantly used in various
dishes so that oyster lovers can have their ﬁll of this delicacy.

Tempura Zaru Nori Udon

There is even sweets in the pot.

Nobukatsu Omori

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Special à-la-carte menu

Restaurant Cobalt
0225-82-4859

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Hot pot with special miso-based brothHalf Nori Udon and Half Jouge Tsutsumi Soba Noodle(Smile Dining)

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Diners will love this spicy hot pot

Pot-au-feu with chicken-based soup

Set menu chanko hot pot Hot pot made with pride Pot-au-feu
from local products*includes rice and salad
Cost per person: ¥1,069
Cost per person: ¥1,200
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Michinoku
Restaurant Agora
Pansy Confectionery Shop Buy
0225-83-3399
0225-82-7658
0225-83-2253

Lunch time cost per person: ¥1,298
Regular cost per person: ¥1,650

Pamper yourself with the taste of Sendai beef Sweet and excellent ﬂavor of egoma-buta Customers will be amazed!

Sukiyaki and shabu shabu (Japanese fondue) (pork fed with perilla leaves)
Family-style Earthen pot pudding
Hot pot of egoma-buta
made with the ﬁnest Sendai beef
Cost for 2 persons: ¥4,900 with a tasty salt-ﬂavored soup Cost per order: ¥1,900 for 3-4 persons (in 1 pot)
*Reservations required
Cost for 2 persons: ¥1,980*two-person minimum ordercallyd verti
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as a laNori Udon Salad(Umaikudokoro Agora)

Restaurant Sugawara
0225-83-3251

Wild taste of chowder
Hot pot with meat,
Motsunabe (innards) hot pot
with thick slices of bacon rice and raw egg
Cost per person: ¥900
Cost per person: ¥990
Cost per person: ¥1,100
Chanko Haginoi
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Comfort restaurant Sakanaya Rin Eat Restaurant Paradise Eat(Sumo wrestlersʼ hot pot restaurant)
0225-82-2478
0225-83-2312
0225-82-2117
Dishes remind you of the scents of Omagarihama Beach Hot pot ﬁlled with seasonal ingredients

Higashi-Matsushima
Restaurant Association

Eating chilled noodles is aperfect way to take the edge
off the summer heat. I hope
you try and compare all thedifferent variations of noodles
as so m e r es ta u r a n ts e v e n
prepare udon like salad!

Cafe Ochaya
0225-83-3772

Takasago Choju Miso Hompo Buy
0225-83-7007
Superb home-made hot pot*Two-person minimum order

Cast-iron Pot restaurant Toya Eat
0225-98-7844

The special soup stock is amazing!

Harappa
0225-24-6740

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Locally produced fresh vegetables

Recommended hot pot materials
Sendai parsley hot pot soup Beef motsunabe (tripe) hot
pot with soy sauce or miso sauce produced in Higashimatsushima
Market price
Cost per person: ¥1,364

One bag for 3-4 persons: ¥440

Earthen pot pudding*All items on the menu are subject to change according to season or special campaigns.
*Some minshuku (guest houses) serve hot pot dishes. Please ask at each minshuku for further information.
Eat …Eating in

Buy …Buying food for takeout

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