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Torinoumi Fureai Ichiba (鳥の海ふれあい市場)

Flow of the course

About 90 min here

About 15 min to the next stop

Next stop: A seaside stroll in the sea breeze, gazing at the Pacific horizon

About this spot

A farm-and-fish-direct market facility standing right by Torinoumi (鳥の海), beloved locally as a starting point for sightseeing in Watari Town. It's rich with eateries and stalls offering lunch menus featuring fresh local fish and harako-meshi (はらこ飯), a signature autumn dish of Watari at its peak season in September, making it a perfect starting point for lunch on the day of the fireworks festival. The direct-sales corner is lined with local agricultural and marine products and souvenirs, and just browsing around is enjoyable in itself. Getting a taste of the region's food culture before the fireworks adds even more depth to your day. It's a relaxed time slot for enjoying both food and shopping.

Tips

About a 10-minute drive from Watari Station (亘理駅); taxis are also available. On the day of the fireworks festival, visitors concentrate from evening onward, so arriving early for lunch helps you avoid the crowds. Harako-meshi may be available in limited quantities, so order it soon after you arrive. It's smart to buy souvenirs now and leave them in the car so you can move around more easily.