A 40-minute drive north from downtown Sendai toward the coast will take you to the Shiogama Fisheries Wholesale Market, which retains a retro Showa-era atmosphere. Among the tuna from the Shiogama fishing port, which boasts one of the largest catches in Japan, "Sanriku Shiogama Higashi-mono," a high quality fresh bigeye tuna landed from early fall to winter, is an exquisite dish that must be tasted at least once!

Parents and children can share their thoughts and feelings again during and after the trip, which will have a wonderful impact on the future. Recommended.

There are a whopping 100 stores specializing in fresh fish and processed marine products in the spacious premises! Many people visit every day, from professionals in the food and beverage industry on weekdays to tourists on weekends and holidays.

My Kaisendon" is very popular among tourists. Choose your favorite sashimi and other ingredients, order a rice set at the "My Kaisendon Corner" located at the back of the market, and enjoy your bowl of rice with your choice of seafood! Sharing a bowl with family members is a great way to enjoy a wide variety of seafood!

This glass-walled facility was built with the concept of "a place to deliver memories into the future to protect irreplaceable lives. 6.9-meter-high roof on the north side represents the height at the time of the tsunami stoppage.

There is a quiz-style worksheet that parents and children can check with each other while listening to a commentator.

Also, every Saturday, visitors can listen to a storyteller in the museum.

In addition to panels and other exhibits, visitors can learn from the real-life experiences of those days and from the stories of people who experienced the disaster through videos in the theater.

Kadonowaki Elementary School, the only remaining building from the tsunami fire, has been preserved and opened to the public as a fire-damaged school building. It is recommended to visit with a storyteller guide who knows about the time of the fire to learn about the preciousness of life, daily preparedness, and evacuation procedures (advance reservation required).

This market was established in the city center along the Kitakami River, where you can enjoy the "energy" and "delicacies" of the Ishinomaki area in its entirety!

On the first floor, fresh seasonal seafood, processed seafood products unique to Ishinomaki, agricultural products, local specialties and souvenirs from the area supporting earthquake reconstruction, and other products are sold at reasonable prices!

This is what you should do when you come to Matsushima! You cannot miss the cruise experience on a sightseeing boat that takes you to the islands of Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, which were written about in a poem. During the cruise, you will be guided through the history of the islands and the origins of their names, and you may even find yourself asking, "What does that island look like? You may even have a conversation like "What does that island look like?

Matsushima Rikyu, a tourist and commercial facility, opened in 2020 on the site of the former Matsushima Aquarium. Surrounding the "Rikyu Garden," which is modeled after Matsushima Bay, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of activities including tourist information, restaurants, stores, experience facilities, and a museum!

A special experience is also available: a barbecue on the rooftop with a view of the gardens of Matsushima Rikyu and Matsushima Bay!

The Rikyu Hall offers more than 30 hands-on activities, such as painting magnets! How about making a souvenir at the end of your trip that will be a memory for you and your child?