An impressive row of 150-year-old zelkova trees lines the path around these rice storehouses, active for over 120 years. Inside the Yume-no-Kura building, one will find a full array of local Sakata goods, a café and restaurant, and exhibits about Sakata's history. The Sankyo-soko Rice Storehouses are also a great one-stop-shop for visitors to enjoy Japanese saké; it's no surprise that this destination appears in the Michelin Green Guide: Japan! (※1)

(※1) Japanese Saké can be served with extra cost (100yen).

Every year, this souvenir center tops the list of Japan's best gift shops as ranked by experts. A huge array of souvenirs, exclusive items, and marine products can be found here. Open 365 days a year, the center also offers a dining area with fast food, seafood, and Japanese cuisine. In the summer, customers can enjoy iwagaki, Japanese rock oysters.

Winner of the first annual Tohoku Roadside Station Award, this station offers a variety of amenities including fast food, souvenirs, a ramen restaurant, and a bakery. The grilled fish sold by the fishmonger is especially popular, with patrons waiting up to an hour on weekends and holidays to get their hands on some. Iwagaki, Japanese rock oysters, are available in summer.