| Visit and Enjoy Tomiya |
| An annual event, "Visit and Enjoy Tomiya", is held in Shin-machi Park in August under the sponsorship of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tomiya. It is full of elaborate events, all prepared by citizens, such as fish grasping, Bon dance and Karaoke party. There is a newly planned map-assisted historic site walk of the post station town, which includes visits to shrines and a sake brewery. Live performances in the sake brewery are also popular. Warm bonds of friendship borne from this event are increasing in number in Tomiya. |
Address and contact:
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tomiya
Phone: 358-2205 |
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| Blueberries |
Tomiya is the greatest blueberry producer in the prefecture. Blueberries are popular as a health food rich in iron and vitamins. We not only offer fresh blueberries but also process them as jam and jelly, filling orders from afar by postal mail. "Pick Your Own Berries", in mid-July through mid-August, is crowded with visitors every year.
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| Eidai Kagura of the Sakaki School |
| Eidai Kagura of the Sakaki school, handed down in Ohgame, is characterized by dancing in ancient ceremonial court costumes derived from a myth, and with drum and flute music. It was originally transmitted from the Shinto commissioner to the 32nd priest of Aoso Shrine in Sendai, and then started to be performed in Kashima Amatariwake Shrine in 1848. Since then it has been continuously transmitted from generation to generation for more than 1500 years. It is now being performed by many citizens as an intangible cultural property of the town. It is recognized as a very rare Kagura that still observes an ancient style of performing only by actions without words or lyrics. Today, this Kagura is performed every year in April in dedication to the god of the shrine. |
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| Hiyoshi Shrine (Kumagai) |
| The only existing shrine out of the 10 from which the name Tomiya is derived, Hiyoshi Shrine stands in obscurity in a quiet cluster of trees, reminding us of days gone by. The unique-shaped Torii-gate is called Sanno gate, which was reconstructed by local volunteers in 1997. The red-colored Torii-gate, with historical importance, stands out against the green trees and is visible from Route No. 4. |
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Ohgame-yama Forest Park