At a Glance
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Shichikashuku is a small town located in the far southwestern corner of Miyagi Prefecture in the Zaō Mountains. Parts of the town are within the borders of the Zaō National Park or the Zaō Kōgen Prefectural Natural Park. It is the least populous town in Miyagi, making for a beautiful rural environment surrounded by serene mountains and captivating woodlands.
The economy of Shichikashuku is largely based on agriculture and forestry. In order to get to Shichikashuku, you need a car as the town is not serviced by any rail lines. This city has some exquisite scenery. The most popular place to visit is the Shichikashuku Dam. Zaimokuiwa Park is a park located in the downstream of Shichikashuku Dam. |
Cafes
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Book&Cafe こ・らっしぇ
This cafe has an open, naturally lit space that offers both dine-in options as well as workspaces for those seeking a comfortable place to work outside of home. The cafe offers a wide variety of dishes to choose from, one of the most notable options being an bottomless bread course. The venue makes for a relaxing, natural space that draws in many people seeking a serene environment. Kuranken Cafe - くらけんCafe Another cafe in Shichikashuku. This cafe has a BBQ grill that you can rent, paired with unique charcoal icecream for a summery, smokey experience. They also offer mochi making in the winter! You can rent out the place, and overnight bookings are an option. You must provide your own bedding here. |
Soba Restaurants
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Bashoan - 農民そばや芭蕉庵
A soba restaurant with noodles made from locally grown buckwheat. The noodles are also 100% buckwheat, with no wheat flour added. Also featured on the Michelin guide! Soba Yoshinoya そばの吉野屋 More delicious 100% buckwheat soba. This restaurant has highly praised tempura to pair with the classic flavors of the soba noodles. |
Bridges
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Yamabikotsuri Bridge
Beautiful view of a waterfall while up high on Miyagi's largest suspension bridge! Great view of Mt. Fubo in the background. You can also hike up to Lake Choro from here. |
Lakes
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Choro Lake - 長老湖
Beautiful scenery in the fall and summer! You can rent canoes that fit up to three people for 800 yen and row on the lake! |
Waterfalls
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Nametsu Otaki Falls - 滑津大滝
One of the most scenic places in Shichikashuku. A hot spot for tourists year round, Nametsu Otaki Falls is most popular in the fall. There is also a hiking trail nearby! |
Parks
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Shichikashuku Park - 七ヶ宿公園
A large park with a roadside station and a museum about the town, detailing their water infrastructure. The park has a beautiful trail of cherry trees. It's known as a great cherry blossom viewing spot. |
Road Stations
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Shichikashuku Roadside Station - 道の駅七ヶ宿
Next to the Shichikashuku Park is the Roadside Station! It has all your grocery needs and more! You can buy produce, ice cream, and a unique selection of other goods here. The view from the river is nice here, so you can relax while watching the water flow by. |
Camping Grounds
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Minami Zao Yamabiko no Mori - 南蔵王やまびこの森
The campgrounds are fully furnished, so this location is a great option for summer and fall camping! |
Parks
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Mt. Fubo Peace Park - 不忘平和記念公園
At the base of Mt. Fubo you can find a large park that memorializes three bombers which crash-landed into the side of the mountain in 1945. This area is considered remote by many, and a large population of the prefecture doesn't know about the history of this town. If you feel adventurous, you can hike up the mountain on the same path taken by the rescuers, and even go through some of the wreckage of the planes. Shichigashuku Park - 七ヶ宿公園 At Shichigashuku Park there is both Shichigashuku Lake and Shichigashuku Road Station sitting along the Shiroishi River. |
Public Baths
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wood & spa や・すまっしぇ
A small public bath in Shichikashuku which has a real sauna (wood fired, 95C) inside. This location has two baths, and one is heated with Shichikashuku charcoal! |
Lake
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Shichikashuku Lake 七ヶ宿湖
You can rent paddleboards to go paddleboarding at the Shichikashuku Lake. There are also mountain bikes available to rent. |
