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After enjoying the lively morning market, why not explore the charms of Natori that lie around it? From a park symbolizing recovery from the earthquake to a historical landmark beloved by locals, we introduce spots you can enjoy just a short distance from Yuriage.

Guide to the area around Yuriage

Main tourist spots

Shopping & Dining

Kawamachi Terrace Yuriage

This commercial complex is located along the Yuriage Canal. It features local food and sweets shops, as well as general merchandise stores, and offers opportunities for riverside strolls.

Distance: Approximately 1.2km

Approximately 3 minutes by car

Sports and leisure

Natori City Cycle Sports Center

This facility offers cycling, hot springs, and accommodations on its vast grounds, making it ideal for family activities.

Distance: Approximately 0.8 km

Approximately 2 minutes by car

History and Learning

Natori City Disaster Reconstruction Memorial Museum

This facility preserves the memory of the earthquake for future generations. It features detailed exhibits on the history of Yuriage, the extent of the damage, and the progress of its recovery.

Distance: Approximately 0.5km

Approximately 2 minutes by car

Gourmet and Shopping

JINCHU YURIAGE FACTORY

This direct sales store is attached to a processing plant for Sendai's famous beef tongue. Their signature "Beef Tongue Burger" and other great deals available directly from the factory are popular.

Distance: Approximately 0.5km

Approximately 2 minutes on foot

Transportation and Shopping

Sendai Airport (Sendai International Airport)

The gateway to the Tohoku region by air. With its observation deck, restaurants, and souvenir shops, it serves as a great base for sightseeing.

Distance: Approximately 7.5km

Approximately 12 minutes by car

Experiences and Leisure

JR Fruit Park Sendai Arahama

This is an experiential farm where you can enjoy fruit picking all year round. There is also a cafe and a direct sales shop where you can savor seasonal flavors.

Distance: Approximately 10km

Approximately 15 minutes by car

Parks and prayers

Natori City Earthquake Memorial Park

This park is dedicated to praying for the repose of the souls of the victims and for reconstruction. A "Prayer Monument" standing 8.4 meters tall has been erected here.

Distance: Approximately 0.5km

Approximately 2 minutes on foot

History and Learning

Earthquake-related remains: Sendai Municipal Arahama Elementary School

This disaster-stricken site conveys the threat of tsunamis. Part of the school building has been preserved and opened to the public, displaying the situation at the time along with documentary photographs.

Distance: Approximately 10km

Approximately 15 minutes by car

Shrines and Power Spots

Kinjamizu Shrine

It is famous as a shrine for business prosperity and good fortune. The wisteria and peonies in May are magnificent, and the sophisticated cafe is also popular.

Distance: Approximately 12km

Approximately 20 minutes by car

Hot springs and gourmet food

Aqua Ignis Sendai

This complex features hot springs, a sauna, and restaurants supervised by famous chefs. It is also a symbol of the revitalization of the Fujitsuka district.

Distance: Approximately 4.5km

Approximately 8 minutes by car

Shrines and Power Spots

Takekoma Shrine

This shrine is counted among Japan's three most important Inari shrines and boasts a history of over 1,000 years as the guardian deity of clothing, food, and shelter. It is also worshipped as a god of industrial development and protection against evil, and its magnificent shrine buildings and beautiful gardens are among its highlights.

Distance: Approximately 11km

Approximately 20 minutes by car

Shrines and Power Spots

Kumano Nachi Shrine

Located atop Mount Takadate, this shrine offers breathtaking views of the sea of Yuriage and the Natori Plain. As one of the three Kumano shrines of Natori, its venerable buildings exude a sense of unwavering history, and the tranquil atmosphere surrounded by nature soothes the souls of visitors.

Distance: Approximately 9.5km

Approximately 18 minutes by car

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