Misato's PR character, Ko-chan! Representing both the area's abundant rice fields and cattle ranches.
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At a Glance
Misato is a small town in Miyagi which largely follows the course of the Naruse river as it meanders towards the coastline. It's another recently made town, formed through the merger of the two villages, Kogota and Nango. Famous for its cattle, rice, and sake, Misato truly does represent its name (beautiful village).
The area has been settled since the late Jomon period, and has a number of ruins and archaeological sites located throughout. It also a major rail interchange, with the Ishinomaki and Rikuu East Lines starting here. |
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Japanese Style Western Sweets Bakery Mikawa - 和洋菓子ガトーみかわ
A fairly famous patisserie, featured regularly on TV within the prefecture and occasionally nationally. Especially well known for their "cow shoe" cream puffs, which are known to sell out within an hour of the store opening! Ineshokuya - 禾食や
A local patisserie and quiche shop, who partners with Sakura no Ma. |
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ラーメンHibari
A popular ramen restaurant serving up ramen with a soy sauce-chicken stock-bonito flake base. Miso Workshop Mensuke - 味噌工房麺助
Another popular ramen restaurant in the region, this time specialising in a miso based broth. |
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T Cafe
Small neighbourhood cafe located close to Kogata station. Has good lunch deals and adorable dessert designs. Sakura no Ma: Cafe + Photo - 桜の間
A small cafe located off Route 108. While the menu isn't the largest, they do offer non-dairy options for all their coffees and a few sweets on rotation. The owner will also let you meet their Shiba, and will talk about photography with you! |
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Hatsuke - はつ花
Sushi restaurant with fresh fish daily. |
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Yamanokami Shrine - 山神神社
A shrine with a very nice Japanese garden, and plenty of flowers. It's particularly known for its hydrangea from May to June, but there are also wisteria and flowering cherries. Occasionally it'll be featured on local TV stations. |
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Zen Mountain Park - 素山公園
Small park which has an old steam train in it, along with a cherry blossom festival in spring. |
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Shokei Temple - 神寺不動尊松景院
A very picturesque temple at the end of a former shopping district. Perfect for all kinds of photography! |
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Hanayaka Market - 花野果市場
A farmer's market full of local produce. Best to visit early before everything sells out! |
