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Ishinomaki

The second largest city in Miyagi, and its recovery is on the way.

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Ishinomaki City was devastated by the earth quake on May 11th 2011 and still on a recovery process. There are several sightseeing spots such as Ishinomaki Mangattan Museum which exhibits the works of a famous cartoonist, the late Ishinomori Shotaro. and Kinkazan, a sacred spot where it is believed that you will be no problem with money if you visit there three years in a row. The most recommended spot is Ishinomaki, Daishinsai-no-anabi-no-Annai. Volunteer guides will escort you to the disaster stricken areas and describe what really happened. You will learn the past and present.

Address

Ishinomaki station
9-1, Isenba, Ishinomaki-shi, Miyagi

Access from major landmarks

From Sendai station - Ishinomaki station
Seventy-five minutes (via JR Senseki Line)

Attractions near Ishinomaki

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