Ishinomaki was the area hit hardest by the Great East Japan Earthquake. The Ishinomaki Minamihama Tsunami Memorial Park was developed as a place for memorial services, and as a base for passing on the memories and lessons of the disaster to posterity.
Time seems to pass by slowly in the idyllic countryside and magnificent nature landscape of Satoyama. Take a deep breath, and take in the scent of the soil and greenery. The Ayu yana (a low head dam for sweetfish) is a summer tradition where you can enjoy the splashes of the water and the breeze across the river. While looking out at the clear waters of the Naka River in front of you, you can enjoy the fantastic taste of sweetfish dishes.
The Sotomo Caves and Cliffs boast six kilometers of unusual rock formations, rock tunnels, and scenic cliffs around Wakasa Bay. This picturesque spot was chosen by American news channel CNN as one of the most beautiful places in Japan.
A must-see for railway enthusiasts! A wide array of nostalgic train cars on display. Tsuyama Manabi no Tetsudokan (Tsuyama Learning Railway Museum) comprises spaces that display vehicles, turntables, and driving wheels of steam locomotives as part of the former Tsuyama fan-shaped engine depot, as well as areas where visitors can learn about the history of Okayama’s railways and the mechanics of railways through hands-on experiences. Additionally, there is a space with a diorama exhibition of the streets of Tsuyama. The former Tsuyama fan-shaped engine depot, built in 1936, is a valuable facility that is the second-largest of its kind still existing in Japan. It houses the preserved “DE50-1,” a diesel locomotive with a high-power engine that was the only one of its kind manufactured in Japan. This is a must-visit for anyone interested in railways and locomotives.
stunning views of Lake Hamana and the townscape of Kanzanji Onsen can be seen from an aerial tram that passes over the lake, the only such tram in Japan.
