A peaceful location on the upper reaches of the Shiroishi River, and not far from Zaimokuiwa . A beautiful place to enjoy spring green and autumn foliage. This hot spring in the mountains retains a traditional Japanese spa atmosphere. The Yajiro kokeshi doll village is nearby. Zao and Shiroishi Zao contains the Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Museum, where traditional kokeshi dolls and wooden toys from across the country are displayed.
Visitors can watch kokeshi dolls being made.
If your party includes a Japanese speaker, please take the opportunity to learn how to decorate your own doll. Down the Abukuma River Valley Abukuma River runs through the southern part of Miyagi prefecture, and offers beautiful scenery that can be enjoyed from a boat from spring through fall. A former castle town and collection point for rice and silk cocoons that were transported on the Abukuma River. The cherry blossoms are particularly beautiful in Shibata and neighboring Ogawara toward the end of April. That experience can be enjoyed here.