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Osaki City is home to Osaki Farmlands, which is recognized as part of the (GIAHS) Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System. The nutrient-rich farmland and rice paddies, nurtured by abundant nature and crystal clear waters, have long supported the cultivation of crops, rice and the brewing of Japanese sake rice wine.
Kurakaya
This is Kuraya Store, located in front of Nakayamadaira Onsen Station. The store offers locally brewed sake from Osaki City, including Nakayamadaira, Tanaka Shuzo Osaki Kura, and Odagawa River, along with a curated selection of regional sake from across Miyagi Prefecture. Additionally, it provides a wide range of Miyagi specialties, primarily from the Naruko area of Osaki City.
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Special Junmai Nakayamadaira
Crafted using natural alkaline hot spring water “Tamanarugo” and ‘Hitomebore’ rice from the Naruko region, this is an original sake exclusive to Naruko Onsen. “Tamanarugo” is sourced from hot spring water bubbling up from 1,000 meters underground at Nakayamadaira Hot Springs in Naruko Onsen, then processed into mineral water for human consumption.
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Nostalgic Soda After Bathing at Naruko Hot Springs
During the Taisho era, Naruko Hot Springs thrived as a destination for therapeutic bathing. At that time, the “Furou (Never Aging) Soda Company” began producing and selling refreshing beverages. They have specially recreated the taste of that era using natural alkaline hot spring water called “Tamanarugo.” It offers a refreshing taste with a rich nostalgic flavor—truly worth trying.