Bokke no Bo-chan likes to surf as Shichigahama's Tourism Character
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At a GlanceShichigahama is known for it's seven beaches! The peak season for Shichigahama is summer- where everyone all around Miyagi comes to Shichigahama to surf, picnic, and swim!
The seven beaches are:
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Restaurants
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Suzuhiro - とんかつ すず広
Serving Michelin-recognized crispy and fresh tonkatsu, this restaurant has made a name for itself in Shichigahama. It's still considered a hidden-gem and not well known about outside of town. Beyond tonkatsu, all of the dishes here are served with incredible attention to detail - their fried items being the most popular. Hiyori - 日和 A soba restaurant with a nice atmosphere and balanced flavors. It's established inside a house, so it's upscale but still cozy. They have an extensive menu, offering many sides and styles of soba. The options change seasonally. Tada - 和食家ＴＡＤＡ An Izakaya that's open late. Well loved, it's often bustling with locals enjoying the wide variety of drinks and delicious food. |
Cafés
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Shichi no Cafe & Pizza
A very well-known café and pizza restaurant serving plenty of aesthetically pleasing dishes. You can order a variety of meals here, the most popular being their pizza and souffle pancakes. One of the most charming points of this cafe is it's beautiful ocean view. It's super relaxing and a popular spot when the weather is nice. They also offer breakfast options, including vibrant breakfast plates and flavored coffees. Café la Luna - カフェ・ラ・ルナ It is located inside the Kokusaimura and features a modern western inspired menu. The atmosphere feels like a tropical resort, so it's a great place to relax and enjoy a delicious meal. SEASAW (シーソー) An art café and bar located along the Shobutahama beach. Many of the ingredients come directly from the prefecture, some even straight from their backyard! SEASAW is well known for making western-inspired Japanese food. exceptionally well. Nana Cafe Kirikabu - 菜菜ｃａｆｅ＊キリカブ It's a café in the afternoon and bar in the evening. They're a health conscious cafe with a cat-loving manager who serves really healthy vegetarian cuisine. Some of the dishes need to be reserved beforehand as they take a bit of time to make. It turns into a bar at night that serves a lot of local sake! |
Sushi Restaurants
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Kizen Sushi - 喜ぜん
A sushi restaurant with an energizing, friendly vibe. The ingreidents here are sourced directly from local fishermen! |
Ramen Shops
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Kura Ramen
Kura Ramen is rated as one of the better ramen restaurants in Miyagi. It's very popular with locals. The delicious soup draws in crowds, so there are often lines around lunch. It's a testament to how delicious their ramen is! There's a general consensus by locals that it's the best ramen around. |
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Miyagi Lapras Pokelid - Ditto and Staryu
Did you know that Miyagi's Ambassador Pokemon is Lapras? There are 35 decorative Lapras Manhole Covers all over the Sanriku Coast of Miyagi! Located near the Umi no Eki, you |
Points of Interest
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Kashiwagi Ruins - 柏木遺跡
A site of a former ironworks dating back to the Jomon period. Shichigahama Kokusaimura - 七ヶ浜国際村 An event venue that hosts many concerts, workshops, and even cosplay events. The grounds are beautiful, with a large water fixture in the middle of the center. The view of the ocean is beautiful here. |
Shrines
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Hanabuchi Shrine - 鼻節神社
It was featured in the anime Kannagi, has a private beach, and is about ~1200 years old. Hanabushi was said to have been built over 1400 years ago, and enshrines deities such as Sarutahiko Okami, leader of all earthbound Shinto gods. Every year there is also a festival held where they offer abalone to the gods. They pray for the safety of fishing boats. The shrine is surrounded by nature and at the top of a hill with a nice view. Kashiwagi Shrine - 柏木神社 It is located in Shichigahama, it is one of the older shrines in the region. You can get the stamp for Hanabuchi Shrine here. |
Temples
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Bishamondo Temple - 毘沙門堂
Bishamondo Temple is at the top of Tamonzan, a small mountain which houses one of the four views of Matsushima Bay. The specific view of the bay is actually right behind the temple itself. Bishamondo Temple enshrines a 20cm Bishamonten, a Buddhist god of war, that is displayed once every 33 years. The Bisgamonten is scheduled to appear again in 2029. The walk up to the temple is surrounded by tall trees and nature. Tamonzan itself is a park that has great cherry trees and lots of community gardens. |
Beaches
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.Azukihama Beach
A beach that's famous for surfing. Azukihama is known as a surfer's beach- there are people surfing year round here. Matty's Surf, near the beach, offers lessons. You have to contact them in advance to make reservations. Omotehama Beach It's also referred to as Foreigner's Beach. This beach is fairly secluded. There's also a park nearby as well as a cave. Shobutahama Beach One of the more popular beaches in Tohoku. In the summer, you can indulge in a multitude of food and drink carts that set up near the beach. It's only an hour away from Sendai by train and a short bus ride from Tagajo Station. Yoshidahama Beach Even more secluded than Omotehama, Yoshidahama is known for it's full view of Matsushima Bay and the Pacific Ocean. |
Parks
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Daigigakoikaizukaiseki Park - 大木囲貝塚遺跡公園
Ａ huge park with plenty of small trails! It has various types of cherry trees and is breathtaking during sakura season. It has a famous sakura tree that draws in many vistors, called the "Daigi Sakura". It's a beautiful weeping cherry tree. Shichigahamamachi Skate Park - 七ヶ浜町スケートパーク A dedicated skateboarding and rollerblading area in front of the Lifelong Learning Center that's free to use. |
Museums
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Shichigahama Historical Museum - 七ヶ浜町歴史資料館
A local museum featuring artifacts from the Jomon period and town history. You can see Jomon pottery that is unique to the region here. |
Gyms and Sport Centers
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Aquarena Health and Sports Center - スポーツセンター・アクアリーナ
A nice gym, accessible for anyone for 490 yen. You can also purchase memberships! The shape of the building is very aesthetically pleasing. This gym focuses primarily on exercise machines. Shichigahama Lifelong Learning Center - 七ヶ浜町生涯学習センター A community center with sports facilities surrounding it. There is a soccer stadium, the Shichigahama Public Swimming Pool, and an indoor pool behind the Lifelong Learning Center. Shiomidai Golf Club - 汐見台ゴルフガーデン A full golf course in front of Lifelong Learning Center. You can borrow clubs and balls from the Lifelong Learning Center, just write your name down on the clipboard. |
Shopping Centers
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Christmas Craft Marche
Hosted by Shichigahama Kokusaimura, it's a big craft market held every year that sells lots of handmade ornaments, trinkets, and baked goods. It also hosts a small Christmas concert and kid-oriented workshops, like card-making or cooking simple recipes. Shichi no Shi - 七の市 Every last Sunday of the month there is a farmer's market event called "Shichi no Shi". You can buy locally caught fish, produce, crafts, and more. |
Events
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Fishing
You can fish pretty much anywhere in Shichigahama, so on days when the weather is nice, you'll see lots of individuals out on the ports and seawalls fishing! You can take home whatever you catch, but taking home shellfish and seaweed is prohibited. Soba-making workshop at Hiyori (in Japanese) A local restaurant in town that makes handmade soba noodles holds a workshop where can make soba. Shichigahama Sagyou Matsuri - 七ヶ浜町産業まつり A yearly festival held in the parking lot of Shichi no Ya, where local businesses and vendors gather and sell local food. There are also stages for performances. While they sell the classic festival food like yakisoba, etc, there's also a focus on local specialties, like bokke soup. International Days - 七ヶ浜国際村インターナショナルデイズ Every year the Kokusaimura holds a big, multi-day event themed around a specific country. There's food booths with cuisine native to that country, games, craft workshops, performances, and speeches! Paraglide Tour You can take a paragliding tour over the town on clear days and get an unforgettable view of the bay. |
