Iwanuma's PR character, Kakarichou!
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At a GlanceIwanuma Station is where two major train routes link; the JR Tohoku line and the JR Joban line. If you find yourself here, you can enjoy all the sites the city has to offer! From yakitori to the famous Kanahebisui shrine, there is much to experience here! With countless restaraunts and shops, Iwanuma is a true foodie's paradise as well.
Iwanuma City is actually the setting for the anime, Bakuten!!. The story follows a young high schooler who discovers the world of Men's Rhythmic Gymnastics. This anime is part of a three part plan called Zutto Ouen Project 2011 + 10.. (ずっとおうえん。プロジェクト 2011+10…) These anime are about the affected areas of the Great Tohoku Earthquake and will be aired on Fuji TV to try to help promote the affected areas. |
Restaurants
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Wataya - 笑多屋
An izakaya known for its yakitori! Since it's an izakaya, it's only open at night. It's a decently priced izakaya that offers courses priced from 1,000 to 3,000 yen! There is also a location in Sendai City. Doix Lapans - ドゥ ラパン Another French restaurant located in Iwanuma. If you want upscale French dining, this is a wonderful option! It's the perfect spot to take someone for a special occasion. Rantakuya Gin - 卵匠家吟 A seafood restaurant across the river in Iwanuma. This restaurant is identifiable by it's seafood pasta garnished with an entire crab! A wide variety of foodsbeyond pasta are also available here, from hamburgers to pizza. |
Sushi Restaurants
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Iwanuma Minosushi - いわぬま蓑寿司
A sushi restaurant in central Iwanuma offering an assortment of fresh seafood dishes, such as nigiri and kaisendon. Makoto Sushi - まこと寿し A clean and relaxing sushi restaurant. Vistors say the plating is elegant and the flavor is refined! |
Cafés
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Coffee and Curry House Reimon - コーヒー＆カレーハウス礼門
A cafe located near Iwanuma Station. The most popular item is the curry that comes in different spice levels. Cache Cache - カシュカシュ This cafe features French-Japanese fusion dishes, plated elegantly, served in an upscale atmosphere. Cafe DaoTao - カフェDaoTao Cafe DaoTao serves popular favorites, like creamy carbonara pasta and rich keema curry. Its close proximity to Iwanuma station makes it a convenient stop when visiting Iwanuma. |
Patisserie
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Patisserie Hinichijou
This pastry shop uses fresh, rich ingredients to provide quality products to it's customers. You can enjoy pastries with a house-made cream and custard here. Boulangerie Bec This sweets shop is operated by a baker that studied bread-making techniques in France, so the products here have a western influence. The croissant here is regarded highly for it's texture and balanced flavor. |
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Royal Indian Restaurant
A local Indian restaurant serving all of the classics. You can enjoy hearty combinations of curry flavors and different types of naan here for a great price. |
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Jon Bran - ジョンブラン
A bar close to Iwanuma Station. This bar offer's many delicious cocktails as well as a wide variety of food. Many of their dishes are Japanese-Italian fusion. |
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Lapras Pokemon Manhole - Togipii
Did you know that Miyagi's Ambassador Pokemon is Lapras? There are 35 decorative Lapras Manhole Covers all over the Sanriku Coast of Miyagi! Togepi is by a Japanese sweets store called Tsutsumiya that specializes in dango. If you go and see Togepi, you should try some dango, too! |
Shrines
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Takekoma Inari Shrine - 竹駒稲荷神社
One of the biggest attractions in Iwanuma. Takekoma Inari shrine was erected in the 9th century, and is one of the oldest shrines dedicated to Inari, one of the most popular deities in Japan. They hold an annual festival to celebrate the Lunar New Year and it draws many tourists. There's also a horsemanship museum at the shrine. Kanahebisui Shrine - 金蛇水神社 This shrine is dedicated to the golden serpent water god. People come here to pray for fortune, luck, and healing. People line up to rub the snake rocks, thought to awaken the snakes within to bless them. Every May there is a flower festival featuring wisteria, allegedly over 300 hundred years old, and peonies, which there are over 100 varieties of and span about 3000 square meters. There is no entrance fee except when there are flower festivals. |
Parks
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Iwanuma Green Peer - グリーンピア岩沼
A park on the border of Iwanuma and Murata. This is one of the biggest parks in Iwanuma. It has plenty of nature trails and paths! If you like hiking, this is the place for you. Iwanuma Sheep Village - いわぬまひつじ村
This is a a local petting zoo full of sheep! It's near the ocean, so you can enjoy the ocean breeze while you spend time petting and feeding the sheep here. |
