MiyagiLeisure

Tomiya-juku (富谷宿)

Flow of the course

About 70 min here

About 20 min to the next stop

Next stop: Lunch at a large mall and afternoon supplies

About this spot

The Shinmachi district of Tomiya City is where a post town on the Oshu Kaido (奥州街道) stood during the Edo period. Old buildings and storehouses are still scattered about, and just one street off the main road the character of the town changes. There is a sake brewery that has continued here since long ago, among the oldest in Miyagi Prefecture, and simply looking at its frontage from outside conveys the depth of history. The distance is not long, so it is just the right scale for a family to walk slowly in the morning. The scenery contrasts with the newly developed Narita district, giving you something to talk about with your children regarding differences within the same city.

Tips

This is also where people live, so do not enter private property and walk quietly out of consideration for residents. Some sections have narrow footpaths, so watch for cars. Some spots have little shade, so do not forget a hat and drinks. Whether facilities can be toured differs from day to day, so check the on-site information.