Akiu, Miyagi

Akiu (秋保町 Akiu-chō) was a town located in Natori District, Miyagi Prefecture from 1967 to 1988. It is now the western part of Taihaku-ku, Sendai.

Geography

Most of the town limits are forest and it is the drainage basin of Natori River. The town has many tourism resources from Akiu Waterfalls to Rairaikyo, to Akiu Hot Springs and Futakuchi Hot Springs.

Surrounding municipalities

History


Transportation

Railroads

Rairaikyō - Akiu Hot Springs

Road

National Highways

Tourist Attractions-Historic Sites

Food

Akiu is known locally for its tofu, which comes packaged in a piece of bamboo.


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