At a Glance
Motoyoshi town stretches 13km along the upper coastline of Miyagi. The town was originally created from four smaller villages, each of which retains its own distinct atmosphere. The four towns are as follows;
Ooya is a wonderful beach town. There are several access points for people to go down to the beach and feel the sand and cold cold waves. The easiest coastline to access is Ooya coastline (大谷海岸).
Tsuya is the main town of Motoyoshi. This village has many notable restaurants, among activities and notable locations.
Magome is a farming district where you can try your hand at milking cows and making butter. The main highlight here is Mooland, an outdoor family farm fun center which also has the prefecture's largest roller slide.
Koizumi is a cute town with wonderful people. Routes 346 and 45 run through Motoyoshi. The Kesennuma BRT has stops in the towns throughout Motoyoshi. There is a beach here too commonly used for surfing - which means you can participate if you'd like! Lessons and gear rental are available.
Ooya is a wonderful beach town. There are several access points for people to go down to the beach and feel the sand and cold cold waves. The easiest coastline to access is Ooya coastline (大谷海岸).
Tsuya is the main town of Motoyoshi. This village has many notable restaurants, among activities and notable locations.
Magome is a farming district where you can try your hand at milking cows and making butter. The main highlight here is Mooland, an outdoor family farm fun center which also has the prefecture's largest roller slide.
Koizumi is a cute town with wonderful people. Routes 346 and 45 run through Motoyoshi. The Kesennuma BRT has stops in the towns throughout Motoyoshi. There is a beach here too commonly used for surfing - which means you can participate if you'd like! Lessons and gear rental are available.
Restaurants
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Tonkatsu Takaso - とんかつ高惣
A great drinking spot in downtown Tsuya. It was a meat shop in the past, however today it stands as an Izakaya. They serve primarily meat-based dishes, such as tonkatsu, yakitori, and yakiniku. The owner is a friendly man who enjoys meeting new customers. Rairaiken - 来々軒 A classic Chinese restaurant resembling a Showa-era establishment. The chashu ramen is highly recommended by locals. |
Sushi Restaurant
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Endo Sushi - 鮨処えんどう
This sushi restaurant has an expansive menu, offering items beyond sushi and shashimi. The various kaisendon are highly recommended. |
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Dessert Shop Isamiya - 御菓子司いさみや
You can by Oshima Manju here. This is a really popular sweet shop in Kesennuma. Occasionally, this dessert shop attends conventions in Tokyo. They also offer seasonal items. Fuugetsu - 富月 Another Japanese sweet shop in town, well known for it's butter dorayaki. |
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café KADOYA
A small cafe located near the Tsuya river. This cafe offers many staples, such as curry and pasta - with the addition of a sweets menu. The interior is both cozy and stylish. Cafe Mipuri - カフェミプリ A homey cafe offering comforting dishes and coffee. You can see a beautiful garden winding down towards the ocean from the windows here. Merryland - メリーランド Stationed on the edge of Route 45, you can find this charming ice cream shop. While providing a wide variety of soft serve flavors, it also offers some fried favorites like takoyaki and ham katsu. A visit to this stand is a great way to refresh after spending time at the beach. |
Temples
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Seiryoin Temple - 清凉院
A local temple that hosts annual local music festivals. It has a wonderful garden and impressive architecture. |
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Ohya Mining Museum
Up until 1979, there was a gold mine in the town of Ohya. It was said to be the most productive in the country. Today, you can see the ruins of the old mine. The museum is free, so it's worth taking a look. |
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Motoyoshi Michi-no-Eki
Did you know that Miyagi has fifteen Michi-no-Eki? They all have various things to do or buy from the local community, from produce to handicrafts! The food in the restaurants also tends to be made from ingredients sourced in the nearby town. |
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Toyamazawa Coast - 登米沢海岸
A large beach that's popular with surfers. Oya Coast - 大谷海岸 There is a roadside station on this beach, which makes it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Okinoda Coast - 沖の田海岸 A beach located to the north of Oya coast. There is an estuary here. |
