Misato Guidebook

Misato Town Emblem
Established on July 29, 2006
Using the “mi（み）” from Misato, the emblem portrays an imageof fresh air, lush nature, community, and the harmony between
nature and Misato’s residents. While valuing the history andculture inherited from our ancestors, we progress forward.

Town Tree-Dogwood
Tree
Established on July 29, 2006
The Dogwood’s flowers bloom in spring time. In fall, red fruits
the branches, and the leaves turn into beautiful autumn colors.
Misato-machi chose this tree hoping to preserve the beautiful
views.

Town Flower – Rose
Established on July 29, 2006
The rose has always been a symbol of love and prosperity, and itis the most beloved flower of Misato residents. Like the rose’s
many layers of petals, Misato’s people are working together tocreate a beautiful town for the future.

Table of Contents

Page
Ⅰ. Sightseeing

Ⅰ. 観光

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Shrines

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神社

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Parks and An Information Center2◼

公園と総合案内所

Ⅱ. EventsⅡ. イベント◼

April to June3◼

4 月～6 月◼

August to January

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8 月～1 月Ⅲ. Specialties in Misato

Ⅲ. 美里の特産品◼

Fruits and Vegetables

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果物・野菜

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Japanese Food

6-7

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日本食

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Other Foods and Sake

8

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他食品・酒

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Markets and A Direct Shop

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市場・お店

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Other Specialties

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他特産品と特産物

Sightseeing
じ ん じ ゃShrines 神社

Yamanokamisha

や ま のかみしゃ

山神社

Yamanokamisha is a shrine known for answering to prayers of safe birth and child care etc. Many people fromTohoku have been visiting this shrine since the old era. In the end of June and July, more than 100 kinds ofhydrangea bloom in about 4,500 tsubo [1 tsubo is an area of 3.3 ㎡]of the precincts of the shrine. There is also
Yamanokami Manju [Japanese-style bun stuffed with chunky azuki-bean paste which is light in the sweetness.].

Address: 37 Sainodai Ushikai Misato-machi,
Toda-gun, Miyagi-ken, 〒987-0004
TEL 0229-33-2082

Shokeiin

か み で らしょうけいいん

神寺 松景院

In 1591 (Tensho19th year), this temple for the Shingon sect of Buddhism was established to pray for the
Wakuya Date domain by the Priest Jitsue. Since then, this temple has been mastering Buddhism andShinbutsu Konko [mixture of Buddhism and Shinto]. The main Buddhist image of this temple is Acala while
the Buddhism statue normally hidden from public view is the Great Holy Kankiten [god of joy]. As this temple
is one of the 36 Tohoku Acala sacred places, people have been visiting this temple to rid bad-luck and to prayfor good-luck throughout the year. In August, there is a religious ascetic practice of boys Yamabushi[Japanese Mountain Ascetic] walking on fire. In November, there is a big festival of the Great Holy Kankiten
called Daikon-Daki [大根炊き]. There is also a cafe named “Omiki Chaya” you can visit after praying at the
temple. Ossan Ramen Noodle is recommended after you have prayed at the temple. “Ossan” means“Buddhist priest” in dialect.

Address: 80 Machi aza Nakazone Misato-machi, Toda-gun, Miyagi-ken 〒987-0024
TEL 0229-34-1010

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Sightseeing
こ う え んParks and An Information Centerこ

そ う ご う あ ん な い し ょ

公園・総合案内所
ごた

こ う え んそ や ま こ う え ん

Kogota Park [Soyama Park] 小牛田公園 (素山公園)
This park has a variety of sports facilities such as athletic fields, baseball fields, gate ball field. Also, this park
exhibits SL that had operated in JR Rikutosen and Ishinomaki lines in the past. You can find Hodozuka tomb.
(保土塚古墳) This park is known for one of the best places to have picnics and view cherry blossoms. In April, acherry blossom festival (桜祭り) is held.

う し か い み ず べ こ う え ん

Ushikai Mizube Park 牛飼水辺公園
This park is enjoyed by many people as it has facilities for BBQs and Ground Golf. You can view cherry blossoms
in spring and hydrangea in July. In summer, this park bustles with people for fireworks festivals.

Hachiyamori Parkは ち や も り こ う え ん

蜂谷森公園

Plants and Trees bloom throughout the year. This park is known for viewing azaleas and cherry blossoms.
This park is located 1km away from JR Kogota station. There is an outside stage.

み さ と ま ち そ う ご う あ ん な い じ ょ

Misato-machi General Information Center 美里町総合案内所
美里町総合案内所 is located on the first floor of JR Kogota station.
This place exhibits and sells signature agricultural products and specialty goods. They also provide event space(picture exhibition). Rental bicycles are available at 200 yen per use. Rental umbrellas are also available for free.
Business Hours: 9 am- 5 pm
Closing: Every Monday [If Monday is national holiday, the next day is closing.]
The end of the year and New Year holidays
Reminder: Temporarily closing hours may be applied

TEL 0229-31-1801

Meemo/みーもMisatomachi Products andTourism Association’s Mascot

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Events
April to June 4 月～6 月

Kogota Sakura Festival -Aprilさくら ま つ

こごた桜祭りMany events are held in this park. During a cherry-blossom viewing season, this park is illuminated inevening.
こご

た こうえん

Place: Kogota Park/小牛田公園 [Known as Soyama Park]
Location: 1.5km away from Kogota station
こ ご た え き ま え しょうてんかい

Contact: Kogota Ekimae Shoten-Kai/小牛田駅前 商 店 会
TEL 0229-32-2463

Kogota Morning Market -May to Octoberあ さ い ち

こごた朝市
This morning market has been running since 1973.

Fresh vegetables, agricultural products, flowers, andplants are available
Time: 6 am - 8:30 am on Sundays
こ ご た え き ま え こうえん

Place: Kogota Ekimae Park/小牛田駅前公園 [2 minutes from Kogota station on foot]Parking is available.

Iki-Iki Denen Festival -Juneいい

で ん え ん活き活き田園フェスティバル
This festival holds fun activities with agricultural equipment such as “Boots throwing contest.” It also
provides lodging and a trip excursion. Participants in this course can harvest vegetables.
Time: The 2nd Saturday and Sunday June
Contact: Iki-Iki Denen Festival Executive Committee
い

い

でんえん

じっこう い い ん か い/活き生き田園フェスティバル実行委員会
TEL 0229-58-1278
Please find details on the web page http://www.nangou.com/denen/

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August to January

8 月～1 月Eki Fes MISATO -Augustえきフェス MISATO
This big event is held by JR Kogota station in the east side of Kogota station. Train exhibition, mini SL trial
run, N gage exhibition are must see events for railway enthusiasts. At the stage, dance performance by highschool students and Yosakoi dances by residents in Misato are performed. Fireworks festivals are also
notable.
Contact: Misato Festival Executive Committee [Office Misato-machi Products and Tourism Association]
み さとじっこう い い ん か い

じむきょく

み さ と ま ち ぶっさんかんこうきょうかい/美里まつり実行委員会（事務局 美里町物産観光 協 会 ）TEL 0229-33-3789

Misato Fireworks -Augustは な び

みさと花火
うしかい み ず べ こうえん

Place: Ushikai Mizube Park/牛飼水辺公園
Access: 30 minutes away from Kogota station by walking

Parking area is available.

Hitomebore Marathon -Novemberひとめぼれマラソン
Participants from Miyagi and other prefectures join this marathon and enjoy the scenery of Autumn’s rice
fields. It provides 10 km, 5 km,3 km, and 2 km of running courses. There is also a children and parents paring
course where they hold hands and cross the finish line.
Date: November 3rd [National Culture Day]
じむきょく

Contact: Hitomebore Marathon Office/ひとめぼれマラソン事務局
TEL 0229-34-2865

Kogota Donto Festival -Januaryさ い

こごたどんと祭This is the largest Donto festival of the northern part of Miyagi.
This festival bustles with people visiting and praying during the festival. Shops selling food and snacks will
be opening in the shrine.
Date: January 14th

やまのかみしゃPlace: Yamanokami Shrine/ 山 神社

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Specialties in Misato
く だ も のや さ いFruits and Vegetables 果物・野菜
き た う ら な しKitaura Japanese Pears 北浦梨
Kitaura Nashi, one of the four leading Japanese pears in Miyagi, is the northern limit of the Pacific side. Chojuro(長十郎), Kosui (幸水), and Hosui (豊水) etc. are the main kinds of Japanese pears produced in Misato. In fall,national route 108 bustles with people from Miyagi and other prefectures as they would like to purchase thejuicy Kitaura Nashi at direct sales shops opened along with the route 108. In addition, apple-Japanese pears(リンゴナシ), very rare apple like pears, are limitedly produced.
Contact: JA Shin-Miyagi Kogota farming Center
しん

こ

ご

た えいのう/JA新みやぎ小牛田営農センター
TEL 0229-32-1106 / FAX 0229-32-3311

Delicious Tomatoes デリシャストマト
“Delicious Tomato” is one of tomato brand produced by the company, Delicious Farm located in Osaki. It isfamous for its sweetness like a fruit. “Delicious Tomato” is also grown in Misato. The way to grow is attachedwith making soil to create fluffy fields using most suitable composition of compost for it. It’s still delicious
without any cooking. Its tomato juice is also popular and processed foods of fig etc. are produced. This farm
becomes more popular during harvesting period as it provides a service for a harvesting experience.
Contact: Delicious Farm/デリシャスファーム TEL 0229-56-3578 / FAX 0229-56-9760

み さ とStrawberries in Misato 美里のイチゴ
In Misato, there are three main type of strawberries. The Tochiotome, known for being sweet and juicy,
the Sachinoka, known for being especially rich in vitamin C, and the Akihime, known for its light sourness.
These are sold in farmers markets and Hanayaka Ichiba in Misato. Strawberries are so popular that they
are picked in the morning and typically sold out by early evening in the shops. In addition, a strawberry
picking experience is held from January to May.
Contact: Neo Farm Nango/ネオファームなんごう TEL 0229-58-2247
SF Akai/エスエフあかい TEL 0229-58-1328

Specialties in Misato

なかやしき

せいさんくみあい

Nakayashiki Strawberry Products Association/中屋敷いちご生産組合 TEL 0229-58-2310
さん

San Dream Nango Ltd./（有）燦ドリームなんごう TEL 0229-58-0017
しん

こ

ご

た えいのうJA Shin-Miyagi Kogota Farm Center/JA新みやぎ小牛田営農センター TEL 0229-32-1106
Contact for strawberry picking experience:
いちごだいひょうRepresentative of Naoe’s Strawberry Mitsuo Nae/なおえの 苺 代 表

なお え み つ お

直枝光男さんTEL 0229-32-4242 Reminder: strawberries are sold by per reservation.

きょうKyo Mizuna 京みずな
Kyo Mizuna, one of the potherb mustards, is produced in rich soils of the biggest vegetable farms with 57
large plastic greenhouses around Misato neighbor towns. Large amounts of the Kyo Mizuna is sent to the
Kanto area and it is enjoyed by people in the area.
なんごう

Contact: Green Wave Nango/グリーンウェーブ南郷

TEL 0229-58-2820 / FAX 0229-58-2821

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Specialties in Misatoに ほ ん し ょ くJapanese Food 日本食
か ま た し ょ う ゆ

Kamata Soy Sauce 鎌田醤油
Miso from Kamata Soy Sauce is made by soy beans from Japan, good quality water, and Sasanishiki rice from
Miyagi. This matured Miso is rich in its soy taste. Since Kamata Soy Sauce was founded, it has been handing
down traditional methods for more than 180 years. The variety of products such as additive free authenticallybrewed soy sauce is made with innovative skills based on traditions.
か ま た しょうゆ

Contact: Kamata Soy Sause Co., Ltd./鎌田醤油（株）
TEL 0229-34-2021 / FAX 0229-34-2020 / E-mail kamata-co@aqua.ocn.ne.jp

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ご

た

づ

Kogota Pickles 小牛田漬け
Kogota Pickles are made by mothers in the Agricultural Processed Food Groups in Kogota areas. The
pickles consist of cucumbers, egg plants, white radishes and etc. These additive free Kogota pickles are
regularly packaged in Ofukuro Package (おふくろ便) a package of assorted specialties of Misato.
しん

こ

ご

た し てんがかり

Contact: JA Shin-Miyagi Kogota blanch Fureai-gakari/JA新みやぎ小牛田支店ふれあい 係
TEL 0229-32-2340

Nango Miso

な ん ご う南郷のみそ

Nango Miso is handmade by Nakayashiki Miso Processing association [中屋敷みそ加工組合]. Using soy beans
called “Miyagi Shirome” from Misato, it is made with a traditional method using home grown Koji rice. As thisis made with additive free, you can enjoy the original Miso flavor. This miso is sold at famers markets shops
and Hanayaka Ichiba in Misato.
なかやしき

か こ う くみあい

Contact: Nakayashiki Miso Processing Cooperative/中屋敷みそ加工組合
TEL and FAX 0229-58-1060

やRice Cake Products from Usagi-ya うさぎ家
Rice Cake from Usagi-ya is made from home-grown rice from Miyakogane. As their rice cakes are made with aprofessional dropping styled rice pounding machine, it is recognized as Miyagi certified products. In addition,
there are delivery type Mochi products (fresh rice cakes are immediately frozen so that you can enjoy the fresh
taste via defrosting.) Also, Usagi-ya provides a variety of products with 50 kinds of food such as Daifuku andDango.
やContact: Midorino Furusato Farm/みどりのふるさとファーム [Known as Usagiya /うさぎ屋]
TEL 0229-35-1222 / FAX 0229-35-1223 / E-mail den@mochibe.co.jp

6Specialties in Misatoに ほ ん し ょ くJapanese Food 日本食
さ く や ひ め

Sakuyahime 咲耶姫
Sakuyahime is a medium raw type of Udon noodles, are made by only selected natural ingredients. Boilingthis Udon, you can enjoy the color of shiny and clear noodles, chewy texture, and deep flavor. Sakuyahime
is named after the main god of Yamanokamisha called Konohana Sakuyahime (コノハナサクヤヒメ).
きたしょうContact: Kitano Sho Ltd./（有）北の 匠

TEL 0229-34-2385 / FAX 0229-34-2307 / E-mail info@kitanosho.com

お お ば

お お ば か こ う ひ ん

Shiso and Shiso Products 大葉と大葉加工品
Misato is one of the largest Shiso producers in Tohoku. There are Shiso Tofu that are made by Shiso and Tofu
from Misato. Also, there are Shiso Sashimi Konnyaku and Shiso dressings are popular. Many of these products
are Miyagi certified food.
しん

こ

ご

た えいのうContact: JA Shin-Miyagi Kogota Farming Center/JA新みやぎ小牛田営農センター
TEL 0229-32-1106
しょくひん

For Products: Hoshi Food Products Ltd./（有）ほし食 品

TEL 0229-32-2069 / FAX 0229-32-3212 / E-mail info@hoshi-food.co.jp

じ る

Suppoko Soup すっぽこ汁
A vegetarian choice (精進料理), Suppoko Soup has been passed down around the Misato areas since before
the Meiji era. This soup consists of Umen Noodles with seasonal vegetables, deep-fried bean curd, Konnyaku
and etc. with kudzu sauce. Suppoko Soup was originally provided to supporters after a Buddhism service.
During fall and winter, Suppoko Soup is introduced as a limited menu at restaurants in Misato.
み さ と ま ち ぶっさんかんこうきょうかい

Contact: Misato-machi Products and Tourism Association/（一社）美里町物産観光 協 会
TEL 0229-33-3789 / FAX 0229-33-3781 / E-mail info@misato-bkk.com

や ま

か み

Yamanokami Manju 山の神まんじゅう
Yamanokami Manju [Japanese-style bun stuffed with chunky azuki-bean paste which is light in the sweetness]is related to Yamanokamisha, a shrine known for answering prayers for safe birth etc. This Manju is popularamong people who visit Yamanokamisha. Murakami-ya was founded in 1900 [Meiji 33th year]. Since then, it
has been providing Yamanokami Manju.
むら か み やContact: Murakamiya Co., Ltd./（株）村上屋
TEL 0229-33-3333 / FAX 0229-33-3331 / E-mail kogota@murakami-ya.com

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Specialties in Misato
ほ か しょくひん

さ け

Other Food and Sake 他食品・酒て づ く

Handmade Hams and Sausages 手作りハム・ソーセージ
Pork is selected mainly from Miyagi prefecture and the other Tohoku prefectures. The pork is aged a homemade marinade, and they are diligently smoked with cherry tree chips. By preserving a natural flavor, each oneof these products are sincerely made without adding unnecessary ingredients. Please enjoy the countryside’s
special flavor and taste. Also, Tontaro (とんたろう) has been holding delivery-cooking classes that offers a tasty
and fun-learning experience.
Contact: Tontaro Ltd./（有）とんたろう
TEL 0229-58-0092 / FAX 0229-58-0592

ゆ う き と う さ い ばい ま いOrganic Rice 有機等栽培米
In Misato, there are rice grown with no agricultural chemicals and reduced agricultural chemicals. Organic rice
is grown in soils that have not used agricultural fertilizer for more than three years, and it is harvested
without agricultural chemicals. In addition, the “organic” mark is a symbol of preserving the environment.
Social gatherings of the producers from Misato and consumers from Kanto areas are held in Misato everyyear.
あべ よういちContact: Youichi Abe/安部陽一さん TEL 0229-58-1895 / FAX 0229-58-2240 / E-mail info@abeyouichi.com
お おご た と しお

Toshio Ogota/大子田利夫さん TEL 0229-32-5328 / FAX 0229-33-1799

じ ざ け

こ が ね さ わ

Local Sake Koganesawa 地酒 黄金澤
The top brand of Koganesawa has received Gold awards for several times
in a row at the Annual Japan Sake Awards (全国新酒鑑評会). This sake isbrewed by traditional ways of brewing sake which is handed down by
Kawakei Shoten founded in 1902 (Meiji 35th year). As production for thissake is low, this sake is one of the more precious alcohols. The sisterbrand of Tachibanaya (橘屋) is also popular as it is a very flavorful sake.
Miyagi Misato
かわ けいしょうてん

Official Character

Contact: Kawakei Shoten &Co./（名）川敬 商 店
TEL 0229-58-0333 / FAX 0229-58-0334
E-mail kawakei@f7.dion/ne.jp

MascotMisatomachiko-chan

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い ち ば

ちょくばいじょMarkers and A Direct Shop 市場・直売所

Direct Sales Market “Genki-kun Ichiba”
げ ん き

い ち ば

元気くん市場
Genki-kun Ichiba is inside of “A Coop Kogota” which is located 5 minutes away by South from JR Kogota station
on foot. It provides a variety of products from JA Shin-Miyagi (JA 新みやぎ) and fresh vegetables that are pickedin every morning. This market is an essential place to enjoy specialties of Misato throughout the year.
げ んき

い ちば

Contact: Genki-kun Ichiba/元気くん市場
Open Hours: 10 am – 8 pm
Closing: January 1st
TEL 0229-31-1077 / FAX 0229-31-1078

Direct Sales Market “Hanayaka Ichiba”
はなや

か い ち ば花野果市場
Hanayaka Ichiba is located on national route 346. This market provides agricultural processed products suchas special rice from Misato, fresh vegetables, and flowers. Because this store sells fresh and cheap products,
there are many customers not only from neighbors and also from Sendai area. You can enjoy homemade
dishes with local ingredients at the Farmers’ restaurant of “Hanayakatei.”
は な や か い ちば

Contact: Hanayaka Ichiba/花野果市場
Open Hours: 9 am – 6 pm Closing: the end of year and the New YearTEL 0229-59-1320 / FAX 0229-59-1319

Direct Sales Store “Yottegain!”
ちょくばいじょ

直売所よってがいん！
Yottegain is a direct sales store by the company, East Farm which is popular with Eishu Rice and rice cakeprocessed food. The home grown rice of Eishu is grown with reduced agricultural chemicals based on thetheory of Nutrioperiodism. One of the products used the Eishu Rice is ”Usukko” which is a thinly sliced ricecake. This is popular as you can easily cook by boiling it in hot water like shabu shabu. Yottegain is unique as
it sells a variety of products such as rice noodles made by rice flour. Also, it provides a Miyagi specialty boothof local sake and products from Tohoku Cotton Projects’ products.
Contact: East Farm Miyagi Ltd./（有）イーストファームみやぎOpen Hours: 10 am – 6 pm
TEL 0229-58-2105 / FAX 0229-58-0321 / E-mail: akasaka@eastfarm.co.jp

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ほ か と く さ ん ひ ん

Other Specialtiesと く さ ん ぶ つ

他特産品と特産物

Rose バラ
Roses in Misato are highly valued in the market and receive gold awards at a variety of flower shows. The
amounts of products occupy high percentage and it is regarded as one of the leading specialties of Misato.
Rose is also Misato’s Town Flower.
Contacts:
わだ

た ぬま ばら せいさんくみあい

Wadatanuma Rose Products Association/和多田沼バラ生産組合
TEL 0229-58-2233
すなやま

せいさんくみあい

Sunayama Rose Products Association/砂山バラ生産組合
TEL 0229-58-1754
き

ま づか

せいさんくみあい

Kimazuka Rose Products Association/木間塚バラ生産組合
TEL 0229-58-0779

Kinoya Ishinomaki Fisheries Inc. Misato Factory
か ぶ し き が い し ゃ

きや

いし のまき す い さ ん

み さ と まちこうじょう

株式会社 木の屋 石巻水産 美里町工場
Kinoya Ishinomaki Suisan [木の屋石巻水産] is the only factory that offers an educational tour of the process ofmaking canned foods.
きや ちょくばいじょ

Contact: Kinoya Direct Store/木の屋 直 売 所

Open Hours: 10 am – 5 pm
Closing: Tuesday [If Tuesday is holiday, the following Wednesday will be closing.]
TEL 0229-29-9429 / FAX 0229-29-9438 / Call 0120-05-1237 for visiting factory

Steam Locomotive Silver Accessories and Rail Lucky Charm
ぎ ん

き か ん し ゃ

こ う ふ くみ ち び

銀の機関車と幸福へ導くレール
The strap accessories from Misato’s “Railroad Town” are produced by an accessory company using platinum,
gold, and silver etc. Their products are made from silver and all processed with rhodium so that their color will
not change. Their products’ size and texture are comfortable to wear. [Each one of the products is produced by
per order.]Contact: M・K Gold Co., Ltd./（株）エム・ケイゴールド
TEL 0229-34-3181 / FAX 0229-34-1081 / E-mail mktimaw@tradewind.or.jp

10Specialties in Misato

ほ か と く さ ん ひ ん

Other Specialtiesと く さ ん ぶ つ

他特産品と特産物

み さ と

び ん

Misato Furusato Package 美里ふるさと便
Misato Furusato Package is assorted gift sets of specialties of Misato. You can enjoy their motherly cooking.
Every year, Misato Furusato Package is delivered during a period of sending mid-year gifts and year-end gifts.
み さ と ま ち ぶっさんかんこうきょうかい

Contact: Misato Products and Tourism Association/（一社）美里町物産観光 協 会
TEL 0229-33-3789 / FAX 0229-33-3781

み さ とMisato Marugoto Navi 美里まるごとナビ
Miyagi-ken Misato-machi Marugoto Guide
み や ぎ け ん み さ と ま ち

宮城県美里町まるごとガイド
Misato Marugoto Navi and Miyagi-ken Misato-machi Marugoto Guide are provided by Misato-machi Products
み さ と ま ち ぶっさんかん こうきょうかい

and Tourism Association/美里町物産観光 協 会 introduce gourmet, sightseeing spots, staying information,
souvenir/specialty goods, events, and transportation/access information in Misato.

Misato Marugoto Navi http://misatobkk.com/traffic.html

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Misato Guidebook
Published by Misato Town Hall
Community Development Promotion div[Machizukuri Suishin-ka]
13 Komagome Kitaura Aza Misato-machi,
Toda-gun, Miyagi-ken, Japan 987-8602
TEL 0229-33-2180

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