At a Glance

There are three towns that make up Watari, Arahama, Okuma, and Yoshida.  Being right on the coast, Watari boasts a decent beach (by Japanese standards). Watari was nearly entirely covered in water during the 2011 Great Tohoku Earthquake. You can see the aftermath of the tsunami on Street View. Fortunately, the rebuilding efforts have allowed the town to thrive again. Unfortunately, the public transit is not so good, so you'll need a car or taxi to get there. Watari strawberries famous throughout Miyagi for their deliciousness!  For the true strawberry lover, most fields have an all-you-can-pick-and-eat deal.  Harakomeshi (rice topped with cooked salmon and salmon roe) in season is delicious.

Watarin walking around Watari as Watari's PR Tourism Character

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• Places to Eat
• Places to Visit
• Things to Do

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Restaurants

South Asian Cuisine

Miyagi Lapras Pokelid - Swablu, Taillow, Starly, and Pidove 
​Did you know that Miyagi's Ambassador Pokemon is Lapras? There are 35 decorative Lapras Manhole Covers all over the Sanriku Coast of Miyagi! 

Point of Interest

Sanjūsangendō Government Offices Site - 三十三間堂官衙遺跡
Designated as National Historical Site this is the site of old Heian Period buildings. There's not much there now besides a stone marker but neat to know about nonetheless. 

Shrines

Parks

Torinoumi Park - 鳥の海公園 
​This park consists of a baseball field, soccer field, and several public areas. It was rebuilt after the 2011 Great Tohoku Earthquake after everything was washed away. There are several memorial areas around the park and you can find a Miyagi Lapras Pokelid here as well! 
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Beaches

Yoshida Beach - 吉田浜
You can surf here but are no facilities such as toilets or showers here. This is primarily a fishing beach but it is pretty to walk along. It has been cleaned up significantly. There are some surf shops nearby like "SURF TRITON" and "REAL SURF"

Shopping Centers

Ookuma Fureai Center - おおくまふれあいセンター
The Ookuma Fureai Center is a a giant farmers market that sells fresh flowers, vegetables, and fruits! The building is old fashioned but you can find thigns for very cheap here! If you wanted to try some of Watari's strawberries try buying them here!