Surrounded by the ever-changing beauty of Matsushima throughout the year, Hotel Matsushima Taikanso provides a memorable resort experience where comfort, scenery, and hospitality come together to create a truly special stay.
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Located around the jutting southeastern peninsula of Oku-Matsushima and Miyato Island, contrary to Matsushima Bay’s feminine seascape, Sagakei Gorge continues to astound and move spectators with its panoramic masculine, rough cliffs. Enjoy the scenic beauty while listening to the captain’s commentary on this adventurous voyage.
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Oku-Matsushima, a scenic spot rivaling Matsushima in both beauty and the freshest seafood, offers seaside horseback riding (including underwater riding during summer only).
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KIBOTCHA, a hands-on disaster preparedness and accommodation facility, opened in 2018 in a former elementary school damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake. The school, once slated for closure, has been thoughtfully renovated and reborn with a focus on learning through experiencing. Guided by the concept of “learning through play,” KIBOTCHA offers immersive, stay-based programs that combine lodging, hands-on activities, and training experiences.
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Founded in 1897 (Meiji 30), Kichimi Seimen has faithfully preserved the traditional techniques and spirit of Umen-making. At the factory, high-quality ingredients are carefully selected and processed using time-honored methods combined with modern technology. Every step—from mixing and kneading to aging, stretching, and drying—requires the experience and refined judgment of skilled artisans.
During the factory tour, you can witness the noodle-making process up close, where manual craftsmanship and modern machinery coexist in harmony.
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Zasu Pottery is one of the few remaining anagama (traditional wood-fired kilns) in the Tohoku region, continuing the tradition of producing unglazed, natural-fired pottery. Their work features everyday tableware as well as flower vases, tea utensils, and art objects, blending traditional techniques with designs that fit modern lifestyles.
During the experience, you will tour the old-style anagama kiln while listening to explanations from the pottery master.
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Mt. Kurikoma Area Geopark, located around Mt. Kurikoma, features a rich and diverse natural environment. On this guided hike, learn the story of how people in the region have lived through and overcome numerous natural disasters, including earthquakes and floods.
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This program offers an opportunity to experience “Sho-Aizome,” one of Japan’s oldest indigo dyeing techniques, passed down in the Monji area of Kurikoma, Kurihara City
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Experience Japan’s traditional sericulture (silkworm farming) in Marumori Town, Miyagi Prefecture, once renowned for a prosperous silk industry. Through exchanges with local farmers and artisans, you can enjoy a variety of hands-on activities related to silkworms and silk.
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Step into the world of samurai warriors and feel the spirit of history as you become a Sengoku warlord for a day.
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