2025 Osaki Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

#2024TravelReview The maple viewing trip in Tohoku, Japan, started from Sendai. The first stop was to drive to the famous attraction #Naruko Gorge in Kurikoma National Park, located between Nakayamadaira Onsen and Naruko Onsen. The maple leaves were red all over the valley, and the mountains were covered with intoxicating red and yellow maple leaves, which was very beautiful. The best photo spot is the Dashenze Bridge that hangs above. This beautiful red arch bridge is beautiful and photogenic from every angle, whether you are looking at the canyon from the bridge, looking straight at it from the observation deck opposite, or looking up from the valley trail. If you are lucky, you may even get to see the tram coming out of the canyon cave, which is also the most representative internet beauty photo of Naruko Gorge! After taking photos at Naruko Gorge, if you have time, you can walk along the Ofukazawa Trail opposite. The mountain is covered with yellow leaves and it feels fresh and comfortable to walk. The route is also easy to walk. Go down the valley and then go back to Naruko Gorge. The whole journey takes about 30-40 minutes. It is a stroll in the phytoncides forest bath, which is highly recommended. #日本东北自由旅行 #东北赏枫 #明子峡 #宫城景点 #送台 #明子温泉 #红叶 #黄叶 #2024旅行评论

#forest #100 ways to travel #大神沢游路 The secret spot of Fendojing, which is easy to miss, is just opposite the parking lot of Naruko Gorge. Because you have to cross the road, most people rush to take pictures of #narukokyo. This trail was newly built later, along the Great Fukazawa Valley. It is a color-changing deciduous forest trail with oak, elm, and maple trees. The forest is lush and rich. It begins to change color as soon as autumn arrives, turning from green to yellow or red, which is quite beautiful. pretty. If you have enough time, after visiting the crowded Naruko Gorge Trail and Ofukazawa Bridge, cross the road and take a walk on the Ofukazawa Trail. The total distance is 1.5 kilometers. The slope is gentle and can be completed in about 40 minutes. It is easy and comfortable. . #日本 Northeast Free Travel #Northeastern Maple Viewing #Naruko Gorge #大深沢 #forest #100 Ways to Travel

The hotel has four hot springs, open-air baths, and free private baths, so you can enjoy them slowly. The room is big and clean, the spring water is hot enough and the quality is sulfur. It is a high-end hot spring hotel with reasonable price. The dinner tasted pleasantly surprising, although not very refined, the meat was very fresh; Breakfast had a lot of options. Address－Yumoto-58-10 Narukoonsen, Ōsaki, Miyagi 989-6823 Japan Environment/Facilities-❣️Four hot springs and open-air baths. ❣️Free ice cream and drinks ❣️Free beer and sake are available at dinner Price per person: HKD 3,000 per night with two meals Rating - 💜💜💜💜💜 #hotspringhotel #travelinjapan #goodplaceforfamily #overseastravel

Visited on 2022.10.20 Naruko Gorge in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture A 100-meter-deep canyon carved by the Otani River✨ The green is beautiful from spring to summer, and from mid-October to mid-November every year, the leaves turn red and yellow🍁 They were just starting to turn, but it was very beautiful😊 If you want to take a photo with the train, it's best to check the time before visiting✨ *Naruko Gorge #Autumn trip#Autumn leaf spot#Autumn leaf viewing

#cherryblossom25 If you’re looking for a quiet, hidden gem for cherry blossom viewing in Tokyo, look no further than Shibu River! 🌷✨ 📍 Location: Near Hosei University Second Middle & High School Simply search for 渋川沿いの桜 (Shibu River Sakura) on your map, or if it doesn’t come up, use the landmark of Hosei University’s Second Middle & High School. The cherry blossoms line the road here for several kilometers, and the best part? It's not crowded at all, so you can enjoy the beauty of the sakura without the hustle and bustle of more popular spots like Meguro River. 🏞️ 🌸 This route offers a peaceful, almost private cherry blossom experience, where the flowers create a tunnel along the riverbanks. The calm and serene environment is perfect for those who want to enjoy the sakura in a less commercialized, more tranquil setting. 🌸💖 🚉 Nearby stations: Musashi-Kosugi Station Motosumiyoshi Station If you’re tired of the packed cherry blossom spots and want a hidden gem that still offers stunning views, Shibu River is the place to go! 🌷 #travel

📍Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture In Sendai, I went to Tanabatakan to see the big Tanabata decorations. It was bigger than I expected, which was overwhelming🎊🌟 Japan's largest Tanabata festival, which has been held since the time of Date Masamune, was powerful and gorgeous. I went there for two days and one night, so I'll introduce it along with my experience. 📸 ①Tanabata Museum Even if you can't go on the day of the festival, you can see the real thing. The Tanabata decorations were gorgeous and so big that you had to look up. You can also see the decorations from past generations and learn about the history. ②Date Masamune Statue The Masamune statue was cool🏇 It's a spot where you can get a panoramic view of the cityscape of Sendai. ※The road is winding and difficult, so I recommend taking the bus. ③Aobatei If you search, you'll find many stores, but I went to Aobatei, which only has a store in Sendai. It's located inside the station, so it's easy to access. The tongue is thick, but it's soft. It was delicious~ ④ Zunda Shake I came to Sendai with Zunda🫘 I bought it at the station and the airport and drank it~ ⑤ Figure Skating Monument Goshikinuma, the birthplace of figure skating in Japan There are glass monuments of Shizuka Arakawa and Yuzuru Hanyu, both of whom are from Sendai city. There are also prints of their handprints on display, so be sure to take a commemorative photo🖐️ #MiyagiPrefecture #MiyagiTourism #Sendai #SendaiTourism #DomesticTravel #FreeHotelAccommodation Use this as a reference for your trip🔖

📍 Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Naruko Onsen Masuya 💰Cost: 3500 TWD for two people, including one night stay and two meals 🚃Transportation: Take the Yamagata Shinkansen to Minami-Shinjo Station, then transfer to the Rikuu East Line to Naruko Onsen Station. Using the South Hokkaido JR PASS makes it quite cost-effective! Japan's winter always has a unique charm, making people yearn for the perfect combination of snowy scenery and hot springs. Taking advantage of this trip, I boarded a countryside train and headed to Naruko Onsen in the Tohoku region, staying at Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Naruko Onsen Masuya, experiencing a hot spring trip full of Yukiguni (snow country) charm. 🚆 Transportation: Enjoying the journey itself by taking a countryside train Starting from Tokyo, first take the Yamagata Shinkansen north to Minami-Shinjo Station, then transfer to the Rikuu East Line to Naruko Onsen Station. The highlight of this trip is the journey on the Rikuu East Line. The scenery along the way gradually changes from the bustling city to the tranquil countryside, with the train passing through silver-white snowfields, making one feel relaxed. Using the South Hokkaido JR PASS this time significantly saved on transportation costs, making this trip even more cost-effective. For those who enjoy deep local travel and taking countryside trains, this way of traveling is definitely a great pleasure. 🏨 Accommodation Experience: Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Naruko Onsen Masuya This time, I chose to stay at "Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Naruko Onsen Masuya," a hot spring inn that offers affordable yet high-quality experiences. The price for two people, including one night stay and two meals, is about 3500 TWD, which is quite reasonable in Japan, especially considering the hot spring and gourmet experience here, making it very cost-effective. Upon entering the inn, the most anticipated part is, of course, the hot spring. Naruko Onsen is one of Japan's famous hot spring towns, with various types of hot springs, and Masuya's hot spring is a sulfur spring. The spring water has a faint sulfur scent, and soaking in it makes the skin feel smooth and the body warm. ❄ Soaking in the hot spring amidst heavy snow is simply the most luxurious enjoyment of winter! This time, I happened to encounter heavy snow. Stepping out of the hot spring inn, the whole world was covered in white snow. Just sitting in the open-air bath, feeling the hot spring water enveloping the body, watching the snowflakes fall, the strong contrast between cold and heat makes one feel like entering a scene from a Japanese drama. This experience is truly unforgettable. 🍽 Dinner: A luxurious feast with all-you-can-eat Matsuba crab How can a stay at a hot spring inn be complete without a sumptuous meal? Masuya's dinner is served in a buffet style, with the biggest highlight being the all-you-can-eat Matsuba crab! Plates and plates of Matsuba crab are laid out on the dining table, and with a gentle peel, you can enjoy the sweet crab meat. Paired with other carefully prepared Japanese dishes by the hot spring inn, such as tempura, sushi, sashimi, etc., each dish makes one's mouth water. On a cold winter night, enjoying delicious crab meat while sipping a cup of hot sake, this combination truly brings immense satisfaction. 💭 Conclusion: Beautiful memories of Naruko Onsen This Naruko Onsen trip, from the countryside train journey to the open-air hot spring in the heavy snow, to the luxurious all-you-can-eat Matsuba crab dinner, whether it's visual, taste, or physical and mental enjoyment, is an ultimate experience. Coming to Japan in winter, I highly recommend visiting Naruko Onsen to feel this tranquil and healing atmosphere. Next time, perhaps I can explore other hot spring towns in Tohoku, continuing to search for more hidden Yukiguni secrets!

📍 Location: Naruko Onsen, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture 🚗 Access: About 10 minutes by car or 30 minutes on foot from JR Naruko Onsen Station 📝 Travel Tips • Best time to see: From spring to autumn, especially during the autumn foliage season. You can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. • Hiking: There is a hiking trail around the swamp, which even beginners can enjoy. • Caution: As it is a wetland, be careful of your footing when walking. It is slippery after rain, so it is recommended to wear appropriate shoes. 🌟 Recommended points • Spectacular lake surface: The lake is highly transparent, and the surrounding nature is reflected on the lake surface, creating a beautiful landscape. • Bird watching: Many wild birds visit from spring to autumn, making it ideal for bird watching. • Nearby hot springs: By taking a bath in the hot springs of Naruko Onsen Village, you can enjoy the beauty of nature while soothing your travel fatigue. #0yentravelJanuary2025

📍 Location: 3-chome, Furukawa Minami-cho, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture 🚗 Access: About 10 minutes on foot from JR Furukawa Station 📝 Travel Tips • Reservations: As this is a popular bar, it is best to make a reservation by phone in advance for a smoother experience. • Time: Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere from the evening to the night. • Drinks: A wide variety of carefully selected cocktails and wines. We recommend the bartender's original cocktails! 🌟 Recommended Points • Homely atmosphere: Warm hospitality and a cozy space. • Specialty cocktails: Cocktails made with fresh fruit and seasonal menu items are attractive. • Local alcohol: You can also enjoy Miyagi's local sake and craft beer.  #0 Yen Travel January 2025

📍Kanamaru The hotcakes and coffee are delicious✨ The atmosphere is calm and relaxing. The old-fashioned atmosphere is great! 【INFORMATION】 Kanamaru 📮989-6163 11-3 Furukawadai-cho, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture 🕑9:30-18:30 #0 Yen Trip January 2025

I played table tennis for the first time in a while, and my skills are still good.

The view of the ski resort is amazing 😀

Naruko Gorge is one of the most famous autumn leaves spots in Tohoku and a famous spot in Miyagi Prefecture. It is located in Kurikoma National Park. In autumn from late October to early November, the leaves of beech, oak, maple and other trees are dyed red and yellow, brightly adorning the ever-changing canyon and forming a beautiful contrast with the green of evergreen trees such as pine trees. The roots of the trees are firmly rooted in the cliffs of the V-shaped valley about 100 meters deep, and the scene of the branches extending to cover the valley is very magnificent. #2024TravelReview

Naruko Onsen Village is located in the northern part of Miyagi Prefecture in the Tohoku region. It is a hot spring town surrounded by mountains and with beautiful scenery. In addition to the colorful hot springs, there are also magnificent natural scenery such as the "Naruko Gorge" in the surrounding area, as well as ski resorts, camping sites and other facilities for tourists to enjoy their leisure time. In spring, the place is full of fresh green; in summer, it is a summer resort; in autumn, the mountains are covered with red leaves; in winter, the snow is abundant. The four seasons are full of fun. Not only Japanese tourists but also foreign tourists are attracted to this place. #2024TravelReview

Located in Naruko Onsen, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, Shokudo Senryo is a homey restaurant that you can stop by on the way from Miyagi to Akita. The Chinese noodles are characterized by their old-fashioned light soup, with a taste that is somehow nostalgic. The tantan noodles are spicy and rich, and both are extremely delicious! The katsudon is also a popular menu item, but we gave up on it this time as it takes about 50 minutes to prepare. Nevertheless, the Chinese menu was very satisfying. If you're taking a break from driving, be sure to stop by! #0yentravelNovember

#0yentravelnovember [Japan Kokeshi Museum] 🕰️Business hours: 0830-1700 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ◯ 📍Address: 74-2 Ureshimae, Naruko Onsen, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-6827 💰Price per person: 450 and up 💞Reasons why we recommend it: You can watch a demonstration of how to make kokeshi dolls😁 You can also color kokeshi dolls‼︎ It seems that there are many different types of kokeshi dolls depending on the region💕 I was a little surprised🫢 I learned more about kokeshi dolls~🥺 It's a valuable place to convey traditional Japanese culture‼︎ As tourists, we want to make it more exciting♪

#0yentripnovember [Sensation Museum] 🕰️Opening hours: 0930-1700 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ◯ 📍Address: 100 Iwadeyama Shimokawaharacho, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-6434 💰Price per person: 800~ 💞Reason for recommendation: I was intrigued by the name, so I made a detour! ︎ I thought it was some kind of trick art using optical illusions, but it wasn't🫢 As the name suggests, it's a place to enjoy using your senses😏 The sense of touch is like enjoying the exhibits using your sense of smell and sight, so it can be enjoyed by both adults and children😁 I thought there wouldn't be any taste, but there was a cafe space inside the museum, so I was able to enjoy it🫣

#0yentravelNovember I tried Naruko's specialty wild vegetable and mushroom soba! They use freshly picked wild vegetables in spring and mushrooms in autumn. They also sell katsudon, tendon, wild vegetable and mushroom soba, and winter-only nabeyaki udon! The most recommended dish is their specialty wild vegetable and mushroom soba. Wild vegetable and mushroom soba is a popular dish that is filled with delicious, authentic soba noodles and plenty of locally grown wild vegetables and mushrooms such as warabi and nameko mushrooms. It has a slightly thick texture that will warm you from the inside out in the cold winter. In addition to soba, you can also try Naruko's specialty "shiso roll," which is miso wrapped in crispy shiso leaves.

Onsen Shrine, located in Naruko Onsen, is a shrine that prays for the tranquility of the land and the hot springs. The divine virtue of the god of hot springs is good health and the absence of illness. According to ancient traditions, bathing in the hot springs and visiting the shrine is said to bless one with children and ensure a safe childbirth. Onsen Shrine is revered as a shrine that prays for family safety, good health, fertility, safe childbirth, and the growth of children. It is considered a related shrine to the Yujinja Shrine of Dogo Onsen in Ehime, the Yujinja Shrine of Arima Onsen in Hyogo, the Yujinja Shrine of Nasu Onsen in Tochigi, and the Onsen Shrine of Yumoto Onsen in Fukushima, with a particularly deep connection to the Tamatsukuri Yujinja Shrine in Shimane.

#0yentravelnovember "Kuridango" is a popular specialty of Naruko Onsen. It is a simple sweet with a large chestnut inside soft mochi and a thick soy sauce-flavored bean paste. There are several stores that serve kuridango in the hot spring town of Naruko, but it started with a mochi store that was established in Naruko Onsen at the end of the Meiji period. The store devised it to create a snack that would please the guests who were visiting the hot springs. It quickly became popular, and the guests came to the store with a tiered box in hand and bought kuridango. Everyone was fascinated by the wonderful combination of freshly made plump mochi, warm soy sauce bean paste, and large chestnuts. The expiration date is basically the same day. It is recommended to eat the kuridango while the warmth remains in the souvenir pack.

~ Once in a lifetime, go see the changing leaves in #tohoku ~ 🍁 At first, this trip was a trip to Osaka with friends in late October 2024. We had already booked tickets/hotels, just waiting for the travel date. But my good friend just dumped us. After being dumped by my friend from the Osaka trip, we changed our plans and booked domestic flights to see the changing leaves in Tohoku, which we thought was the right decision. The changing leaves in this area are very beautiful, and Naruko Gorge is another place that we were very impressed with, even though this year the colors haven't changed fully. ⛰️ P.S. This year, we've been to Tohoku twice already. The Sakura 🌸 season is super awesome. 🔜 Next year, we'll come to take pictures during Summer 🍀 and Winter ❄️

#CarTrip In Naruko Onsen, behind the city hall branch, there is a free parking lot for those who want to go on a hot spring tour of the hot spring town. From here, you can walk to each hot spring facility and the shopping district. It is only because of the hot spring tour ticket and the support of these tourist facilities that customers walk to the hot spring town. By the way, the foot bath at this hot spring tour parking lot smells of sulfur from afar, and there is a hot spring tower next to the parking lot, and steam is rising from it, and the source spring water flows directly from there through a wooden gutter without being diluted. Next to it is Naruko Onsen Yumeguri Hiroba (Hand Bath) Naruko Onsen Yumeguri Hiroba (Hand Bath) A corridor in the center of Naruko Onsen town. At the end of the corridor is a rare hand bath. Anyone can easily touch it, so please come and experience it.

The 'National Kokeshi Festival' is held annually in Naruko Onsen, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. Six invited craftsmen demonstrate kokeshi doll making, and there are exhibitions, sales, and kokeshi painting experiences. Special exhibitions of 'small kokeshi' and dedicated kokeshi dolls are also displayed. Additionally, the 33rd Naruko Lacquerware Exhibition and the 40th Anniversary Commemoration of the Sister City Partnership between Osaki City and Taito Ward, featuring Edo Downtown Craftsmen, will be held at the same venue. Outside the venue, local gourmet foods, local products, and kokeshi-related goods and merchandise are sold. The town comes alive on Kokeshi Day☆彡 Please take this opportunity to visit Naruko Onsen! [Venue] Naruko Elementary School Gymnasium and Naruko Onsen Town

Famous for its autumn foliage, Naruko Gorge and its geysers that make you feel the breath of the earth are just some of the many spots where you can experience the grandeur of nature. The area is also rich in leisure facilities such as ski resorts and golf courses, allowing you to fully enjoy the highland resort. From mid-October to early November, the 100-meter-deep gorge carved by the Otani River is covered in autumn leaves. The view from the observation deck at Naruko Gorge Rest House is truly spectacular. Nearby is the 2.2km-long Osawa Walking Trail. Opening hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM For walks, please use the Osawa Walking Trail and Nakayamadaira Walking Trail.

#HotSpringTrip A hot spring inn where you can enjoy an open-air bath overlooking the mountains and rivers of Naruko Onsenkyo and a gourmet buffet. The smell of sulfur envelopes you and makes you feel like you've come to a hot spring. We also recommend the spacious large bath, the open-air observation bath, and the medicinal bath in the kettle bath. Guests staying at the hotel can also use the spacious open-air bath at the group facility "Kounkaku" for free, as well as the public bath "Takinoyu," known for its highly germicidal hot springs. There is also a day spa. Bathing hours are from 14:00 to 18:00. 82 Yumoto, Naruko Onsen, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-6823 ■By train (to JR Naruko Onsen Station) Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes from JR Tokyo Station ・Approximately 45 minutes from Furukawa Station on the Rikuuto Line ※Approximately 5 minutes walk from JR Naruko Onsen Station ■By car Approximately 4 hours 45 minutes from Tokyo ・Approximately 45 minutes from Furukawa IC on the Tohoku Expressway ※Please use the parking lot "P1" at Naruko Onsen Kounkaku, part of the Oedo Onsen Group.

Naruko Gorge, a grand canyon formed by the erosion of the Otani River in northern Miyagi Prefecture. The cliffs reach heights of 80 to 100 meters, stretching approximately 4 kilometers in length. The narrowest point is about 10 meters wide, forming a V-shaped valley, while the widest point is about 100 meters, forming a U-shaped valley. Enjoy the fresh greenery in spring and the vibrant autumn leaves at Naruko Gorge! The Naruko Gorge Rest House is open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Naruko Gorge is 4 km from Naruko Onsen Station on the JR Rikuu East Line and 2 km from Nakayamadaira Onsen Station. Currently, there are no bus services, so please come by car! "Naruko Gorge Walking Trail Nakayamadaira Entrance" It's about a 350-meter one-way walk from the Naruko Gorge Rest House (round trip). Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

#OctoberGoodDestinations2024 Shiyun Temple, this ancient and elegant Japanese shrine, made me feel the profound cultural heritage! Walking into the shrine, the simple and elegant wooden structure and the quiet environment seem to take me into a quiet time and space, making people calm their minds. 🌟🍃 The surrounding trees are lush and green, and the fresh air is filled with the scent of nature. I especially like to sit quietly in the shrine's courtyard, enjoy the breeze on my face, hear the birds singing in my ears, and feel close to nature. 💖🐦

Sanbongi has a rapeseed festival starting on April 20th, where 2 million rapeseed flowers are planted. The scenery is beautiful when they are in full bloom, and sunflowers planted in the summer are also a famous attraction nearby.