At a Glance
Tagamon! Tagajo's Tourism Character.
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Tagajo is a great area to explore if you want to try a wide variety of different foods. There are many restaurants that run along Route 45 in Tagajo between Shiogama and Sendai. Sushi, tonkatsu, ramen, teppanyaki, and okonomiyaki are just a few of the available options.
During the Nara Period there was a castle here - the site of the capital for what at the time was Mutsu Province. While the original castle is no longer standing, the town of Tagajo rebuilt the south gate in 2024 to commemorate 1,300 years since the castle's founding. |
Patisserie
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MURATA
This is a charming, upscale dessert shop offering luxurious desserts. It has earned a great reputation upon being sited on Tabelog's list of Japan's top 100 restaurants. It's most notable item is it's wide variety of macarons, each flavored delicately and cooked to perfection. Petite Trianon - プチトリアノン Boasting an adorable, fantastical exterior, this sweet shop offers cakes to match with elegant presentation and balanced flavors. The desserts here are light, airy, and have a slight nostalgic taste. Tiffany - ティファニー Located right outside the station is patisserie Tiffany. What makes it famous is the Tagajo Banana. It's a Mochi covered banana and quite popular among locals. The patisserie also offers a variety of cakes. |
Ramen Restaurants
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Misoyasu Ramen -ラー麺味噌やす
A miso ramen restaurant in Tagajo. It specializes in a thick broth utilizing local miso sourced from Sendai. It comes highly recommended for ramen fans. Anzu - 杏子
Small izakaya and ramen restaurant near Tagajo station. It offers delicious Taiwanese ramen, as well as fresh sushi and succulent gyoza. |
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Antique Cafe Old Times - アンティークカフェ・オールドタイム
Quaint cafe next to Takasagi JHS in Tagajo. The interior is completely furnished in wood and antique decor, making for a unique atmosphere. They serve western inspired food here, such as pasta and tea cakes - but their most notable and popular item are their gallettes which come in a variety of savory and sweet options. Kouan - 天然酵母専門こうあん A bakery and cafe located on Route 45. This casual eatery provides a relaxing atmosphere with comfortable seating and plenty of natural light. They offer a wonderful selection of baked goods as well as pastas, omurice, and other Japanese Cafe classics. They offer set menus as well, giving visitors and opportunity to pair delicious cakes with their preferred drink. Waka Coffee - 和歌珈琲 A cafe not far from Shiogama station, just over the border into Tagajo. The store has some gluten free offerings, namely in the form of their delicious crepes! They also offer delectable parfaits piled high with fresh toppings. |
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Pizzeria DB
DB is a quaint, charming pizzeria. Their most highly recommended menu item is their classic margherita, however there are many more options to chose from. They also serve an iconic star-shaped pizza, and each corner is filled with a different flavor. |
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Lapras Poke Lid - Horsea
Did you know that Miyagi's Ambassador Pokemon is Lapras? There are 35 decorative Lapras Manhole Covers all over the Sanriku Coast of Miyagi! You can see this one outside Tagajo Station if you look along the Sunaoshi River! |
Castle Site
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Taga Castle Site - 多賀城跡
The namesake of Tagajo City, built in the Nara Period. Today, there are ruins and reconstructions, as the old castle gradually fell into ruins in the 10th century. This place is designated as Special Historical Site due to its once great importance. You can see a miniature rebuilt Taga Castle here as well as the original foundation and stairs that led up to the castle. The area is quite large compared to other castle sites and most of the foundation and grounds area are left intact to educate visitors about this important site. The original temple ruins are also to the southeast along with a small shrine that was part of the original castle town. |
Shrines
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Taga Shrine and Taga Temple Ruins - 多賀神社 & 多賀城廃寺跡
Located to the southeast of the Taga Castle Ruins, you can find the area of the original site of the Castle Shrine and Temple. In spring the area is covered in flowers, and during summer there are often many festivals held around here. The Taga Temple Ruins are designated as Special Historical Sites along with the Taga Castle Site. Mutsu Soshanomiya Shrine - 陸奥総社宮 This is a quite ancient shrine located behind the Taga Castle ruins. Founded in the early Heian Period, the shrine has stood watch while both the castle and town below have undergone extensive changes throughout the decades. The priest who runs the shrine is known to be very friendly. In spring, the giant magnolia will bloom majestic white flowers over the complex. |
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Tagajo Castle Ruins Iris Park - 多賀城あやめ園
Located in front of the old castle complex is a full iris garden. In spring, this Irises bloom and fill these fields with lively colors. |
Museums
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Tohoku History Museum - 東北歴史博物館
Want to learn more about the Tohoku region and the people who have lived here? The Tohoku History Museum shares an excess of information about the region. There are English tools available, providing accessibility to foreign communities. It's near a train station as well, so it's easy to access on foot. |
Libraries
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Tagajo City Library - 多賀城市立区書館
A very modern building located right next to Tagajo station. There are a few restaurants and even a bar inside. The collection is also quite expansive, with a good number of English and other language books available. Events are also held there occasionally. |
