Yuriage Coastal Cycling Route
Yuriage in Natori City, just a short distance from Sendai Airport, is a waterfront area perfect for cycling exploration. Start at the Natori Cycle Sports Center, rent a bicycle, and enjoy nearby sightseeing spots and the local cuisine. As you pedal along at an easy pace with the sea breeze on your face, you may feel the warmth and smiles of the people who bring this resilient waterfront town to life.
Travel Time: About 3 hours and 30 minutes
Leaving Sendai Airport
After storing your luggage at Sendai Airport, head to the Natori Cycle Sports Center to begin your ride.
Natori Cycle Sports Center
Rental bicycles are available for use outside the facility, making it easy to explore the Yuriage area on two wheels. Electric-assist sport bikes are available for those who prefer an easier ride. Once you're ready, set off on your journey!
Yuriage Harbor Morning Market
Stop by the Yuriage Port Morning Market, revived after severe damage in the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Around 50 stalls feature fresh seafood, seasonal vegetables, and restaurants. Grill your purchases at the nearby hearth-cooking corner, and don't miss the chance to participate in the auction—a rare experience for most visitors.
Kawamachi Terrace Yuriage
Kawamachi Terrace Yuriage, a landmark built to illuminate the reborn town and create a riverside gathering space, houses twenty-five shops including restaurants, seafood vendors, and dessert shops. The open terrace along the Natori River is perfect for enjoying tasty local food while basking in the ocean breeze.
Ryotei Hamaya – Kawamachi Terrace Yuriage
Gyotei Hamaya is renowned for highlighting Yuriage’s delicious local flavors and the vibrant spirit of Yuriage Beach. Signature dishes include the “Akagai Don” loaded with Japan’s finest Yuriage ark shell, rice bowls with premium shirasu (whitebait), and the famous Natori Seri Nabe hot pot available in winter.
café malta
Café Malta is a café-restaurant operated directly by a local shirasu producer in Yuriage. In addition to fresh seafood such as their house-made kama-age shirasu (lightly-boiled whitebait), the menu includes the visually striking Malta Parfait, inspired by a summer beach, which is as enjoyable to look at as it is to eat.
Natori Cycle Sports Center
After enjoying Yuriage, return to the Cycle Sports Center to return your bike. If time allows, wind down in the facility's day-use hot spring bath.
Arriving at Sendai Airport
One of the joys of cycling is the freedom to stop spontaneously at any interesting places you happen to discover along the way. With so many appealing spots to explore, be sure to keep an eye on the time so you don’t miss your flight.
