Things to do in Shiroishi/Zao

• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 05:00 / 05:30 / 06:00 / 06:30 / 07:00 / 07:30 / 08:00 / 08:30 / 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

The fish is simply delicious! This is a fishing pond. You can enjoy fishing in a natural environment using meltwater from the Zao mountain range. The five ponds have water so clear that you can clearly see the patterns of the fish. The stream that runs through the premises plays a beautiful sound. You can grill the fish you catch yourself over charcoal. In addition to charcoal-raised char, yamame, and rainbow trout in Zao, there is also coho salmon, a specialty of Miyagi Prefecture. A wide range of fish are released, from small ones with a body length of 10 cm to ones over 70 cm and 5 kg. You can come empty-handed, and even a complete beginner can catch an average of six fish. Everyone, regardless of gender, children or adults, can enjoy the experience. The speciality pork soup and rice balls are included.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 05:00 / 05:30 / 06:00 / 06:30 / 07:00 / 07:30 / 08:00 / 08:30 / 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

The fish is just delicious! This is a fishing pond. You can enjoy fishing in a natural environment using meltwater from the Zao mountain range. The five ponds have clear water that makes the fish's patterns clearly visible. The stream that runs through the premises plays a beautiful sound. You can eat the fish you catch on the spot, salt-grilled or fried, or take them home. You can also eat and drink while fishing. In addition to char, yamame, and rainbow trout raised in Zao, there is also coho salmon, a specialty of Miyagi Prefecture. A wide range of fish are released, from small ones with a body length of 10 cm to ones over 70 cm and 5 kg. You can come empty-handed, and even complete beginners can catch an average of six fish. Everyone can enjoy it, regardless of gender, whether they are children or adults. In addition to set meals such as sashimi and fried fish you caught, the attached cafe is popular for its ``Earth's Dashi Pork Soup'' and ``Zao Natural Water Shaved Ice.'' Enjoy it while drinking beer in the summer, and warm yourself up with the special soup in the winter.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 5～6 hours

A life trip experience where you can experience the gods of Zao that combines mountain worship [Day trip] A special tour of unreleased content that has only been held locally until now! Utilizing Yugami Shrine, which was built to give thanks to the gods for the source of Togatta Onsen, which has been open for over 400 years, a limited experience where you can experience a ceremony of thanksgiving, where dishes are served made with ingredients that have been blessed by natural bounty from volcanic activity. This Yugami Shrine is an unopened, uncrowded area that is only known to a select few local residents. We will provide a high-value-added experience that allows you to experience the culture and food surrounding this shrine together. A high-value experience with a visual presentation of the mountain gods in mountain worship, including illuminations and night content. Expected schedule "1/13 (Mon)" 16:00 Meet at Sendai Station 17:00 Togatta Onsen 17:00 Togatta Onsen food tour experience 18:00 Yugami Shrine Light up 16:00-20:30 18:30 Special dinner with Zao ingredients 20:30 Move 21:30 Disband at Sendai Station

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day

A life trip experience where you can feel the gods of Zao, fused with mountain worship [One day trip] A life trip experience tour that lets you feel close to the "gods" centered around Kattamine Shrine, which has long been a spiritual anchor for local residents who worship Mt. Kattamine in the Zao mountain range. At the "Dawn Pilgrimage to Kattamine Shrine" held at Kattamine Shrine in the Miya district, you will get a special look at the "100-kan Shimenawa Offering," where one of the largest shimenawa ropes in Japan is carried and dedicated to the sacred tree, as well as unreleased content that has only been held locally until now! We will provide a high-value-added experience that allows you to experience the culture and food surrounding this shrine in one place. Expected schedule "Tuesday, January 14th" 9:00 Departure from Sendai Station 9:45 Fox Village 10:30 Departure 11:15 Lunch (Zao soup curry) 12:30 Departure 13:30 Tour of frost-covered trees 16:00 Move 17:00 Dawn pilgrimage Watching Kagura dance ~ (light meal) ~ ~ Dinner at Miyazushi ~ 22:00 Return to Sendai City and disband

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1 Day or more

A life trip experience where you can feel the gods of Zao, fused with mountain worship [Standard] 3 nights, 4 days A life trip experience tour that fuses two traditional cultures with different stories of worshiping Mt. Katta in the Zao mountain range, and feels close to the "gods" at two shrines that have been the spiritual home of local residents since ancient times. At the "Kattamine Shrine Dawn Pilgrimage" held at Katamine Shrine in the Miya district, you can enjoy a special tour of unreleased content that has only been held locally until now, such as the "100-kan Shimenawa Offering," where one of the largest shimenawa in Japan is carried and dedicated to the sacred tree! A limited experience that utilizes Yugami Shrine, which was built to give thanks to the gods for the source of Togatta Onsen, which has been in operation for over 400 years, and serves dishes made from ingredients that have been blessed by natural blessings from volcanic activity, and experiences a ceremony of thanks. This Yugami Shrine is an unopened and uncrowded area that is only known to a select few local residents. We provide content that allows you to experience the culture and food surrounding this shrine in one place. In addition, both contents are high-value-added tours with illuminations and night contents that visually allow you to feel the mountain gods in mountain worship. Expected schedule "1/13 (Mon)" 14:00 Meet at Sendai Station 15:30 Sanjiro 17:30 Travel 18:00 Dinner 20:00 Travel 20:30 Hotel 18:00 Yukami Shrine Light up 16:00-20:30 19:30 Travel 19:45 Snack "1/14 (Tue)" 9:00 Departure 9:45 Fox Village 10:30 Departure 11:15 Lunch (Zao Soup Curry) 12:30 Departure 13:30 Tour of frost-covered trees 16:00 Travel 17:00 Dawn visit Watching Kagura dance ~ (snack) ~ ~ Participate in the performance ~ 22:00 Hotel "1/15 (Wed)" 11:00 Meet 12:00 Lunch of Zao beef 14:00 Visit to Zao Sake Brewery 15:00 Move 16:00 Hotel 17:30 Dinner at Hotel "1/16 (Thu)" 09:00 Departure from Hotel 10:00 Prayer (farewell) / Goshuincho 10:45 Departure 11:45 Disbandment @ Sendai Station

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1 Day or more

A life trip experience that combines mountain worship and lets you feel the gods of Zao. A 5-night, 6-day long stay. A life trip experience tour that combines two traditional cultures with different stories of worshiping Mt. Katta in the Zao mountain range, and lets you feel closer to the "gods" at two shrines that have long been the spiritual home of local residents. At the "Dawn Pilgrimage to Kattamine Shrine" held at Kattamine Shrine in the Miya district, you can enjoy a special tour of unreleased content that has only been held locally until now, such as the "100-kan Shimenawa Offering," where one of the largest shimenawa ropes in Japan is carried and dedicated to the sacred tree! A limited experience that utilizes Yugami Shrine, which was built to give thanks to the gods for the source of Togatta Onsen, which has been in operation for over 400 years, and serves dishes made from ingredients that have been blessed by natural bounty from volcanic activity, and lets you experience a ceremony of thanks. This Yugami Shrine is an unopened, uncrowded area that is only known to a select few local residents. We provide content that allows you to experience the culture and food surrounding this shrine in one place. In addition, both contents are high-value-added tours with lighting and night contents that visually make you feel the mountain god in mountain worship. Expected schedule "1/13 (Mon)" 16:00 Meet at Sendai Station 17:30 Hotel 18:00 Dinner 18:00 Yukami Shrine "1/14 (Tue)" 9:15 Departure 10:00 Fox Village 10:45 Departure 11:30 Zao Duck Lunch 12:30 Departure 13:45 Juhyo Tour 16:00 Travel 17:00 Dawn Visit 22:00 Travel 22:15 Hotel "1/15 (Wed)" Morning free ~ Lunch, walking around town, eating ~ 13:00 Travel 14:00 Zao Sake Brewery 15:00 Travel 15:45 Hotel 17:30 Dinner "1/16 (Thu)" 9:15 Departure 9:35 Atelier Tsutafuan Dyed cloth accessory making experience (stole) 11:00 Departure 11:15 Zelkova Zao beef lunch 12:30 Move 13:00 Yogurt workshop Atreyu 13:45 Move 14:25 Woodworking craft experience @ Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Museum 16:00 Move 16:05 Hotel 17:30 Dinner "1/17 (Fri)" 9:00 Departure 10:15 Strawberry picking 11:15 Move 12:00 Aquaignis Sendai Lunch 13:30 Aquaignis Sendai 14:30 Move 15:00 Kanehebisui Shrine 15:45 Move 17:30 Hotel 18:00 Nourakushin Full course dinner "1/18 (Sat)" 9:00 Departure 9:45 Prayer and Goshuin 10:45 Departure 11:45 Disbandment @ Sendai Station

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1 Day or more

A life trip experience where you can feel the gods of Zao, fused with mountain worship [Standard] A life trip experience tour that fuses two traditional cultures with different stories of worshiping Mt. Katta in the Zao mountain range, and brings you closer to the "gods" at two shrines that have long been the spiritual home of local residents. At the "Kattamine Shrine Dawn Pilgrimage" held at Katamine Shrine in the Miya district, you can enjoy a special tour of unreleased content that has only been held locally until now, such as the "100-kan Shimenawa Offering," where one of the largest shimenawa in Japan is carried and dedicated to the sacred tree! A limited experience that utilizes Yugami Shrine, which was built to give thanks to the gods for the source of Togatta Onsen, which has been in operation for over 400 years, and serves dishes made from ingredients that have been blessed by natural bounty from volcanic activity, and experiences a ceremony of thanks. This Yugami Shrine is an unopened and uncrowded area that is only known to a select few local residents. We provide content that allows you to experience the culture and food surrounding this shrine in one place. In addition, both contents are high-value-added tours with illuminations and night contents that visually allow you to feel the mountain gods in mountain worship. Expected schedule "1/13 (Mon)" 14:00 Meet at Sendai Station 15:30 Sanjiro 17:30 Travel 18:00 Dinner 20:00 Travel 20:30 Hotel 18:00 Yukami Shrine Light up 16:00-20:30 19:30 Travel 19:45 Snack "1/14 (Tue)" 9:00 Departure 9:45 Fox Village 10:30 Departure 11:15 Lunch (Zao Soup Curry) 12:30 Departure 13:30 Tour of frost-covered trees 16:00 Travel 17:00 Dawn visit Watching Kagura dance ~ (snack) ~ ~ Participate in the performance ~ 22:00 Hotel "1/15 (Wed)" 8:30 Departure 9:00 Strawberry picking 10:00 Prayer (farewell) / Goshuincho 10:45 Departure 11:45 Disbandment @ Sendai Station

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1 Day or more

A life trip experience where you can feel the gods of Zao, combining mountain worship. A life trip experience tour that combines two traditional cultures with different stories of worshiping Mt. Katta in the Zao mountain range, and brings you closer to the "gods" at two shrines that have long been the spiritual home of local residents. At the "Kattamine Shrine Dawn Pilgrimage" held at Katamine Shrine in the Miya district, you can enjoy a special tour of unreleased content that has only been held locally until now, such as the "100-kan Shimenawa Offering," where one of the largest shimenawa ropes in Japan is carried and dedicated to the sacred tree! A limited experience that utilizes Yugami Shrine, which was built to give thanks to the gods for the source of Togatta Onsen, which has been in operation for over 400 years, and serves dishes made from ingredients that have been blessed by natural bounty from volcanic activity, and experiences a ceremony of thanks. This Yugami Shrine is an unopened and uncrowded area that is only known to a select few local residents. We provide content that allows you to experience the culture and food surrounding this shrine in one place. In addition, both contents are high-value-added tours with illuminations and night contents that visually allow you to feel the mountain gods of mountain worship. Expected schedule Date Scheduled time Route "1/13 (Mon)" 13:00 Meet at Sendai Station 14:00 Mountain worship Walking around the city 15:30 Check-in at Takesenso 17:30 Travel 18:00 Yugami Shrine Light up 16:00-20:30 19:30 Travel 19:45 Snack "1/14 (Tue)" 9:00 Departure 9:45 Fox Village (Economy) / Zao Sake Brewery (High Class) 10:30 Departure 11:15 Lunch 12:30 Departure 13:30 Tour of frost-covered trees 16:00 Travel 17:00 Dawn visit (High Class does not participate) 18:30 Travel 19:00 Hotel 19:10 Dinner "1/15 (Wed)" 8:30 Departure 9:00 Strawberry picking 10:00 Prayer (farewell) / Goshuincho 10:45 Departure 11:45 Disband @ Sendai Station

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 14:00

Experience harvesting vegetables, etc. in the field, and using the harvested vegetables, etc. at the old folk house “Zushi no Azume Kame Kare”, experience cooking local cuisine with local residents and stay in the old folk house! ~On the day Flow of ~ ①15: 00-16: 00 Harvest experience in the field (60 minutes) ②16: 00-17: 00 Local residents and local cooking experience using harvested vegetables etc. (60 minutes) ③17: 30-19: 00 Dinner with everyone (90 minutes) ④19: 00-11: 00 Stay in an old private house * Please enjoy the old private house and full starry sky until 11am the next day after checkout.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

The "Hitome Senbonzakura" cherry blossoms bloom along the banks of the Shiroishi River, which runs through the center of Ogawara Town and Shibata Town in Shibata County, Miyagi Prefecture, for 8km. The approximately 1,200 cherry tree saplings donated by Kaijiro Takayama in 1923 and 1927 still fascinate us after about 100 years. During the flowering season, the snow-capped Zao mountain range and the rows of cherry trees in full bloom are reflected in the Shiroishi River, creating an exquisite harmony, making this a place that is one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots. While admiring the Hitome Senbonzakura, we will hold a kimono dressing experience and a town walking event. *Optional: A professional photographer can take photos and provide the data. (Advance reservation required) Forecasted flowering date: April 4th; Half-bloom: April 6th; Full bloom: April 10th; Cherry blossom snowstorm: April 15th. [Experience flow] Please tell the reception that you saw it on Activity Japan ↓ You can choose your favorite kimono from over 100 kimonos ★ ↓ Dressing time ♪ You can also do your hair with your favorite hairpin and comb. (About 15 to 20 minutes) ↓ Let's go for a walk around the city in a beautiful kimono! (Must be returned by 17:00) [Price (tax included)] ・Casual kimono (women) 8,000 yen ①Hair set, hair accessory included ②Photo shoot at the cherry blossom photo spot in the store ③Free cherry blossom accessory rental ・Casual kimono (men) 7,000 yen ・Deluxe kimono (furisode/haori hakama) 40,000 yen (includes rental kimono, geta sandals, accessory case, and dressing fee) ・Staff photo shoot 14,000 yen (30 minutes) ・Photographer photo shoot (depending on the photographer's level) 27,000 yen and up (30 minutes) [Experience time] 10:00-17:00 [Return time] Return time until 17:00 ・If you choose to return on the day, please return within business hours.

• For Family

• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

It is a SUP tour with a total length of about 4 km and about 3 hours. Since it is a SUP tour that goes down a very calm river with no flow, beginners, women and children can enjoy it with confidence! I will take a picture of enjoying SUP with Zao's remaining snow and Ichimoku Senbonzakura in full bloom, so it will surely be a memory of my life! First, I will explain how to use the paddle for preparatory exercises. Ride the sap and give a lecture on how to paddle, then start slowly! This river is very shallow and there are many places where you can reach your feet. We will also teach you simple experience training and various rowing and riding methods during the cruise! Free photography. We will hand over the data on the spot after the tour. We will pick you up from the destination of the tour to the meeting place by car. Attention * There is a toilet nearby, but please come after changing clothes and toilets. * There are many days when the wind is weak and the flow is calm in the morning. Especially recommended for beginners in the morning! * Children under elementary school age must join the tour with their parents. Only children cannot be accepted. The river has a gentle flow, so it is suitable for beginners who are worried about riding sap, dog sap, those who want to ride with parents and children, and group recreation such as companies. When parents and children are riding together, some people are riding from 3 years old. Clothes and belongings ◉ Dressed to be wet (eg nylon jacket, rash guard or Ron T, easy-to-move long pants or leggings, sandals and boots) ◉ Drinks (PET bottles are recommended) Rental items ◉ Sap ◉ Paddle ◉ Life jacket

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

The "Hitome Senbonzakura" cherry blossoms bloom along the banks of the Shiroishi River, which runs through the center of Ogawara Town and Shibata Town in Shibata County, Miyagi Prefecture, for 8km. The approximately 1,200 cherry tree saplings donated by Kaijiro Takayama in 1923 and 1927 still fascinate us after about 100 years. During the flowering season, the snow-capped Zao mountain range and the rows of cherry trees in full bloom are reflected in the Shiroishi River, creating an exquisite harmony, making this a place that is one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots. While admiring the Hitome Senbonzakura, we will hold a kimono dressing experience and a town walking event. *Optional: A professional photographer can take photos and provide the data. (Advance reservation required) Forecasted flowering date: April 4th; Half-bloom: April 6th; Full bloom: April 10th; Cherry blossom snowstorm: April 15th. [Experience flow] Please tell the reception that you saw it on Activity Japan ↓ You can choose your favorite kimono from over 100 kimonos ★ ↓ Dressing time ♪ You can also do your hair with your favorite hairpin and comb. (About 15 to 20 minutes) ↓ Let's go for a walk around the city in a beautiful kimono! (Must be returned by 17:00) [Price (tax included)] ・Casual kimono (women) 8,000 yen ①Hair set, hair accessory included ②Photo shoot at the cherry blossom photo spot in the store ③Free cherry blossom accessory rental ・Casual kimono (men) 7,000 yen ・Deluxe kimono (furisode/haori hakama) 40,000 yen (includes rental kimono, geta sandals, accessory case, and dressing fee) ・Staff photo shoot 14,000 yen (30 minutes) ・Photographer photo shoot (depending on the photographer's level) 27,000 yen and up (30 minutes) [Experience time] 10:00-17:00 [Return time] Return time until 17:00 ・If you choose to return on the day, please return within business hours.

• For Family

• Age 18～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

The "Hitome Senbonzakura" cherry blossoms on the banks of the Shiroishi River, which runs through the center of Ogawara Town and Shibata Town in Shibata County, Miyagi Prefecture, stretch for 8km. The approximately 1,200 cherry tree saplings donated by Takayama Kaijiro in 1923 and 1927 still fascinate us today, some 100 years later. During the flowering season, the snow-capped Zao mountain range and the rows of cherry trees in full bloom are reflected in the Shiroishi River, creating an exquisite harmony that makes this a place that is one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots. For the first time this year, wedding photo shoots are now open for the first time at the "Hitome Senbonzakura" cherry blossoms on the banks of the Shiroishi River, a cherry blossom viewing spot that Miyagi is proud of! Why not take wedding photos with the Shiraishi River embankment's Hitome Senbonzakura in the background? Wedding photo session period: April 4th (Fri) to 15th (Tue), 2025 Bridal photo shoot (rental of Japanese or Western style outfits, dressing, hair and makeup, attendance, 1 hour photo shoot/required time 3 hours, online data delivery of 150 photos) 220,000 yen Rental of 2 Japanese or Western style outfits, dressing, hair and makeup, attendance, 2 hours photo shoot/required time 5 hours, online data delivery of 300 photos) 330,000 yen Capacity: 1 couple, 2 people per day *This is for couples who are not holding a wedding ceremony

• Age 13～Age 100
• 1 Day or more

Appreciate the Stillness in the Zao's Winter Wonderland! We are Tranquwell, a company specializing in creating wellness retreat tours in Japan. This 4-day luxury retreat is perfect for those who are seeking a mountain getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and appreciate the stillness in the snowy mountains of Tohoku. Take time to focus on yourself and appreciate the stillness through various activities such as Zazen (Zen meditation), snowshoeing, sound therapy, tea ceremony, staying in a luxury Ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) with stunning outdoor hot springs.

• In Door Activity

• Age 2～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:15

■We will take you to the world-famous fluffy spot "Miyagi Zao Fox Village" and "Shiroishi Castle", the castle of Katakura, a senior vassal of the Date clan, by chartered bus or chartered jumbo taxi. ■Zao Fox VillageMore than 100 foxes will welcome you! This is a rare facility specializing in foxes, where you can enter among many foxes that are kept free. You can also hold the baby foxes that are born every spring. It is also popular from overseas, and many tourists visit. *An additional admission fee of 1,500 yen will be charged. ■Shiroishi CastleShiroishi Castle (also known as Masuoka Castle or Masuoka Castle) is a flatland castle located in the center of Shiroishi City (Masuoka Park). It is a strategic point in the south of the Sendai domain, and after the Battle of Sekigahara, it became the castle of Katakura, a senior vassal of the Date clan, for over 260 years until the Meiji Restoration. *An additional entrance fee of 400 yen applies. ■Shopping and lunch at Omoshiroishi Market. As a direct-from-the-farm market, we have a wide selection of local specialties from Shiroishi and the surrounding area! Inside the store, seasonal vegetables and processed foods, mainly from Shiroishi, sweets, and local specialties from the city and prefecture are displayed. In the dining area, we have a menu using Shiroishi-produced Sasanishiki rice, Shiroishi warm noodles, and From Zao soft serve ice cream.

• For Groups