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Encounter nostalgic scenery and a plethora of nature.
Nature, history, traditional festivals. There is so much to see in Shonai Town.
A list of tourist sites
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Saburobe Kumagai Underground Tomb
Saburobe, the deity enshrined in Kumagai Shrine, aimed to attain Buddhahood during life, and this tomb was constructed for the underground contemplation that takes place during that attainment proc...
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Keigaku Taisho established the temple on land where the feudal castle stood belonging to the lord of Amarume, Abo. The temple was constructed in the Nanbokucho period. Handwritten scrolls by Monpon...
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350 years ago, the traveling monk, Enku went out on a journey and continued to carve statues for people suffering from calamities such as natural disasters and famine. The Enku-butsu are characteri...
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This racing cart course is the largest in Tohoku at 1063 m. It has hosted events such as the All-Japan Championship and series races. Top racers come to test their skills. 1-person carts can reach ...
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This park offers a specially constructed course for off-road motorcycling and is one of the best in the prefecture. A variety of events are also held here.
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A manufacturer that develops, produces, and sells salad-like pickle products from vegetables bought through contract farming with local farmers. Tours of the facility are available.
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A brewery primarily selling Yamatozakura, the representative brand from the brewery, Sato Sasajemon, which is located in central Shonai Town, Yamagata Prefecture.
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With a fastidiousness for local sake, this company cultivates the rare brewer's rice, Kamenoo that was developed in Shonai Town and brews sake from it. In 2008, junmai daiginjoshu sake brewed from ...
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This is a private gallery constructed by the ceramic artist, Isamu Saito. The pieces are made from Shonai clay mixed with colored clay and have a unique style. Some pieces are for sale.
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