Shopping is an indispensable part of daily life. It's no exaggeration to say that whether or not you can easily get groceries and daily necessities determines how fulfilling your life is in the area you live in. Higashimatsushima, especially the Nobiru and Tomei areas around Roopt Higashimatsushima Shintomei, has a wide variety of stores, from supermarkets essential for daily life to surprisingly unique shops. This column introduces 7 recommended shopping spots in Higashimatsushima, including daily shopping spots and places to add color to your life. We hope you can envision your life in Higashimatsushima.
This is the first place to go for groceries! We'll introduce 'Shopping Plaza Mori no Kaze,' located about a 5-minute walk from Tomei Station on the JR Senseki Line.
This store, which serves as the supermarket for the new residential area of Nobirugaoka, has everything you need for daily life, including fresh foods like meat and vegetables, as well as frozen foods and household goods. It's a small supermarket, but it supports life in Nobirugaoka. Plus, there's a pharmacy next door, which is incredibly reassuring! It's truly a friend to the community.
There's also a section with local vegetables, where you can buy produce grown by local farmers. It's a 15-minute walk from Roopt Higashimatsushima Shintomei, or less than a 5-minute drive, so 'Shopping Plaza Mori no Kaze' is recommended for daily life.
Location: 2-37-2 Nobirugaoka, Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0416
This is 'Okumatsushima Eat Plaza,' located a 2-minute walk from Nobiru Station on the JR Senseki Line. It features local ingredients perfect for everyday use, and you can also buy souvenirs. When you're returning home or going out, buy souvenirs at 'Okumatsushima Eat Plaza' and head straight to the train. It's nice to have a place to stop by near the station.
You can also view tourist information for Higashimatsushima and Ishinomaki, and rent bicycles. Whether for sightseeing or when you're starting to live in the Tomei/Nobiru area, be sure to visit 'Okumatsushima Eat Plaza' to research the surrounding area.
By the way, 'Okumatsushima Eat Plaza' offers meals like nori soba and miso hormone don, and you can also drink coffee. During peak season, you can even enjoy all-you-can-eat oysters at the adjacent oyster hut, making it a very attractive place. It's also a recommended spot to relax and enjoy a meal or coffee.
Location: 1-15-1 Nobirugaoka, Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0411
'Papaiya Panya' is a bakery located about a 5-minute walk from Roopt Higashimatsushima Shintomei. As its charming name suggests, it's a cute shop with cute breads.
It utilizes the entrance of a detached house and is open only on Wednesdays. This kind of ingenuity is unique to residential areas.
There are many distinctive breads, such as 'Hone Pan' (bone bread) shaped like a bone, and 'Tora Pan' (tiger bread) with a tiger motif, representing the zodiac sign of 2022. You'll look forward to buying bread at 'Papaiya Panya' every week, wondering 'What kind of bread will be baked this week?' or 'Will my favorite bread be there this week?' Of course, all of them are chewy and delicious.
Location: 1-10-9 Shintomei, Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0413
'Okumatsushima Clubhouse' is located about a 7-minute walk from Nobiru Station on the JR Senseki Line, and about a 15-minute walk from Roopt Higashimatsushima Shintomei. It is a facility created with the mission of 'creating local vibrancy.'
Immediately upon entering the clubhouse, you'll find Higashimatsushima specialties such as nori, soy sauce, and Choju miso. Many Higashimatsushima specialties are indispensable for daily meals, and it's a great opportunity to try local delicacies.
As introduced in the Activities section, there is also a cafe stand called 'Nobiru no Chaya' and a garden called 'EN' on the same premises. We hope you'll enjoy the various faces of 'Okumatsushima Clubhouse' while you're shopping.
Location: 15-1 Nobirukita Yokei, Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0411
A shop called 'Natsukashiya' is located about a 5-minute walk from Nobiru Station on the JR Senseki Line. You must be curious about what kind of shop it is. As the name 'Natsukashiya' (meaning 'nostalgia shop') suggests, it's filled with nostalgic retro goods.
Vintage cameras, long-collected records, character goods that were popular in the past... As someone born in the Heisei era, I've never seen some of these things before, but they all feel retro and nostalgic! The various items displayed in the store seem to be things the owner collected as a hobby. Just looking at the many retro goods offers many discoveries, so anyone of any age can enjoy it. You might even find items coveted by collectors.
Location: 144-9 Nobirukameoka, Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0411
'Kameoka Base' is a place that outdoor enthusiasts should definitely visit. Two triangular buildings stand side by side, with the right one being an outdoor goods shop.
Okumatsushima is an area where marine sports like SUP are popular, and 'Kameoka Base' is an outdoor spot that can be called its base. It sells items necessary for marine activities, such as SUP boards and life jackets, as well as apparel and works by local artists. 'Kameoka Base' not only sells goods but also provides information on activity experiences.
Location: Kameoka, Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0411
We've introduced shopping spots in Higashimatsushima that satisfy everything from daily necessities to hobby shopping for weekend enjoyment.
A well-equipped shopping environment significantly changes the satisfaction level of an area as a place to live.
If you find the shopping environment in Higashimatsushima appealing, please consider living in this area.
Why not start your new life in Higashimatsushima at Roopt Higashimatsushima Shintomei?
FIND YOUR STAY
Feel free to contact us for accommodation booking inquiries, move-in consultations, viewing appointments, media coverage, etc.
Contact Us
