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Soba-Dokoro Chitose

Soba-Dokoro Chitose

A restaurant where you can enjoy soba and traditional Japanese cuisine.

iwanuma Food 30min

Rikyu Iwanuma

Rikyu Iwanuma

Founded with the desire to share Sendai’s signature gyūtan (grilled beef tongue) with as many people as possible, Rikyu has grown into a beloved regional chain.

iwanuma Food 30min

Takekoma no Mori CAFÉ Ichiryumanbai

Takekoma no Mori CAFÉ Ichiryumanbai

The menu highlights ingredients from the Tohoku region and features auspicious items inspired by the shrine’s name and its associated blessings, offering visitors a peaceful and uplifting experience.

iwanuma Food 30min

Kamezuka Onsen

Kamezuka Onsen

This multipurpose welfare facility, operated by JOCA (Japan Overseas Cooperation Association) Tohoku branch, offers a welcoming space for everyone.

iwanuma Experiences 30min

Millennium Hope Hills Community Center

Millennium Hope Hills Community Center

Created by repurposing land rendered uninhabitable by the tsunami of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, Millennium Hope Hills spans roughly 10 km along the coast and consists of six interconnected parks and pathways.

iwanuma Natural Attractions 30min

Greenpia Iwanuma

Greenpia Iwanuma

Surrounded by nature, Greenpia Iwanuma serves as a hub for health promotion and lifelong learning, offering a wide range of facilities for enjoying sports and physical activity.

iwanuma Natural Attractions 30min

pizzeria e trattoria il elianto

pizzeria e trattoria il elianto

A local restaurant whose owner trained in Italy and brought back a wood-fired oven to create truly authentic pizzas.

iwanuma Food 30min

Kanahebisui Shrine

Kanahebisui Shrine

Kanahebisui Shrine enshrines the deities Kanahebi-no-Ōkami and Kanahebi Benzaiten, and is widely revered for blessings in business prosperity, good fortune, and protection from misfortune.

iwanuma History & Culture 30min

Takekoma Shrine

Takekoma Shrine

Takekoma Shrine was founded when Ono no Takamura, serving as the Governor of Mutsu Province, enshrined the deity of Fushimi Inari.

iwanuma History & Culture 30min

Iwanuma Sheep Village

Iwanuma Sheep Village

Iwanuma Sheep Village serves as a community space where visitors can interact with the sheep, enjoy feeding experiences, and take part in seasonal vegetable-harvesting activities.

iwanuma Activities 30min

Numata Shoten Mengumi

Numata Shoten Mengumi

A long-standing favorite in Iwanuma—one of the fiercest ramen battlegrounds—Mengumi has maintained unwavering popularity for over 20 years.

iwanuma Food 30min

Kanahebisui Shrine Sando Terrace

Kanahebisui Shrine Sando Terrace

Located in the outer garden of Kanahebisui Shrine, Sando Terrace is a combined rest area, souvenir shop, dining space, and café designed with motifs of serpents and flowing water.

iwanuma Shopping Food 30min