The Murata Town (村田町) is designated as a preservation district for groups of historic buildings. Indeed, Murata is city of history. Murata is located at the foot of the snow mountain chains of Zao. You can see all kinds of historic buildings even you are just walking along the street while enjoying the mountain view….

Just like Ogawara, Murata (村田町) is located in south-central Miyagi Prefecture and Shiroishi River runs through the town. Murata is only 20 minutes-drive from Sendai city and 35 minutes from the Yamagata area. 白鳥神社-A Similar Scene in Spirit Away (千と千尋の神隠し) The Shiratori Shrine (白鳥神社) is a traditional Japanese Shrine that has beautiful landscape. Inside the…