Hon-Shiogama Station is located in the heart of Shiogama City. Shiogama is famous for its abundant natural environment, excellent location as a fishing port, and as a tourist destination. In another column, we introduced the city's gourmet scene and tourist spots, but in fact, Shiogama is full of hidden charms beyond restaurants and tourist attractions. In this column, we will introduce convenient shopping places around Hon-Shiogama Station and the share house, as well as nearby spots where you can stop by for a change of pace. Please use this as a reference when you explore the city.
Located right in front of the ticket gate at Hon-Shiogama Station, this shop combines a fresh fish and produce store (Tasei Fish Shop) with an izakaya (Japanese pub) (Shiogama Sakaba Tasei). Tekute is a commercial facility operated by JR East Tohoku General Service Co., Ltd., and was named with the concept of "contributing to community development by working in cooperation with the local area, from the station to the town."
The fish sold at the Hon-Shiogama Station branch are delivered directly by the staff of Tashiro Fish Shop, having been landed early that morning in Shichigahama. It's great to be able to easily purchase such fresh fish right in front of the station.
The store has a fresh fish section at the front, followed by delicacies and fruits, and at the very back is a bar (Shiogama Sakaba Tasei). In addition to sashimi, fish, sushi, prepared foods, and bento boxes, they also carry products landed at Shiogama Port.
The locally sourced vegetables are all harvested within the last 24 hours, ensuring exceptional freshness, and each comes with a handwritten POP sign featuring comments from the local farmers.
Another great thing about this place is that they have daily specials from Monday to Wednesday. • Monday: 20% off all sushi items • Tuesday: 20% off all salmon roe, cod roe, and spicy cod roe items • Wednesday: 20% off all prepared foods
Please stop by on your way home from work.
This greengrocer is located right in front of Roopt Shiogama Kaigan-dori. A wide variety of vegetables and fruits are neatly arranged and sold at very reasonable prices. Every Wednesday evening is a special vegetable sale day! Many of the items on display are discounted by 20-30%. To ensure you get enough vitamins, which are often neglected in our diets, stock up on vegetables on Wednesdays!
Nappaya Chain is just a one-minute walk from Hon-Shiogama Station. For train users, it's a shop they'll want to stop by on their way home. You can head there from the share house anytime until closing time at 6:30 PM, so you'll never have trouble buying fresh produce. The staff are friendly and attentive, making it a beloved local greengrocer.
Aeon Mall, a familiar friend to residents of regional cities, is located right in front of the Aqua Gate exit of Hon-Shiogama Station. It houses over 30 shops offering not only fresh produce but also fashion, general merchandise, gourmet food, and more. The mall is bustling with local customers throughout the day and has a calm atmosphere.
You can complete all your shopping needs for clothing, food, and shelter right here! It's so convenient to be able to get what you need right in front of the station whenever you suddenly think, "Oh, I need to buy this!"
This long-established Japanese confectionery shop was built in the early Taisho era, reusing materials from the previous building. It is also a nationally designated registered tangible cultural property.
Shiogama, a famous confection made by adding sugar and salt to glutinous rice flour and shaping it in a mold, is a representative Japanese sweet of Shiogama City and Miyagi Prefecture. *It is said that in the past it was called "Moshiotou," meaning "seaweed," "salt," and "sugar."
Originally a wholesale seafood store established during the Edo period, when fish businesses were forced to close due to post-war economic controls, the store utilized its location to operate as a confectionery shop selling tea utensils and Shiogama sweets to visitors of Shiogama Shrine, and has continued to do so to this day.
In addition to Japanese sweets, the shop also offers a wide selection of tea ceremony utensils. Whether you're a tableware enthusiast or looking to commemorate the start of a new life, why not stop by?
This is a mini souvenir shop featuring local products from Shiogama City and Miyagi Prefecture. It's a 30-second walk east from the shrine approach exit of Hon-Shiogama Station to the town station. You'll find a wide variety of products, including dried and processed seafood, sweets made with seaweed salt, cotton textiles, and folk crafts. It's also known among Shiogama locals as a casual gathering place. It's the perfect place to buy souvenirs from Shiogama. It might be a good idea to stop by to pick up a gift or a souvenir to take with you on your trip.
This building, easily recognizable by its green and flaxen exterior, is located directly in front of the Yamaguchi Building where the Roopt share house is situated. It's a rest area with the "greenroom" osteopathic clinic attached.
With Wi-Fi, power outlets, and all-you-can-drink options, the service is top-notch, and no matter how long you stay, the usage fee is an incredibly low 300 yen!
The interior is very simple, with tables and chairs neatly arranged, apart from shelves stocked with several kinds of manga. There's no background music playing, so it's a quiet environment conducive to concentration. It can also be used as a place for studying or reading. While the entire share house has private rooms to maintain privacy, it's nice to have such a convenient place nearby when you want to change your environment and work.
Located right in front of Hon-Shiogama Station and the bus rotary, this space is perfect not only for taking a break or studying, but also for waiting for transportation!
This long-established bookstore is easily visible if you exit the Aqua Gate exit of Hon-Shiogama Station and walk along the right-hand side.
Right in front of the door was a Miyagi-related corner, featuring not only works by authors and novelists from Miyagi Prefecture, but also travel maps of Miyagi and books about Miyagi's history, aimed at tourists.
The bookstore is run by a family business, and the current owner is the third generation. The business has been in operation for over 80 years, since the time of the great-grandfather. Reggae music plays softly in the store, creating a calm atmosphere.
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