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Tagajō-shi

Miyagi, Japan · Asia

About Tagajō-shi

Tagajō-shi sits on the route: 5 minutes from Rifu, 52km from Zao Echo Line.

Tagajō-shi is a town located in Miyagi, Japan. With a population of 62,827, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Tagajō-shi sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tagajō-shi to your route.

About Tagajō-shi

The Tōhoku History Museum (東北歴史博物館, Tōhoku Rekishi Hakubutsukan) is a museum in Tagajō, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It houses finds from excavations at the site of Tagajō as well as from other archaeological sites in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. These include a Jōmon period jade axe excavated in Kizukuri, Aomori

Read more Prefecture, and designated an Important Cultural Property; and another Jōmon jade, excavated in Niisato, Iwate Prefecture, also designated an Important Cultural Property.

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Where is Tagajō-shi located?

Tagajō-shi is located in Miyagi, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 38.3000 latitude, 141.0000 longitude.

What is the population of Tagajō-shi?

Tagajō-shi has a population of approximately 62,827 people, making it a town in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
62,827
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Miyagi
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
38.3000, 141.0000

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Japan

Police
110
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
left

Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.

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Worth the detour from Tagajō-shi

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Ginzan Onsen

A narrow gorge lined with three- and four-storey wooden ryokan from the Taisho era, facing each other across a river and lit by gas lamps after dark. Cars park outside the village and visitors walk the last stretch in.

51 km · about 60 min drive

mountain pass

Zao Echo Line

Mountain road over the Zao range between Miyagi and Yamagata, climbing past the emerald Okama crater lake. Opens each spring through towering snow walls and blazes with colour in autumn.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Tagajō-shi

  • 52 kmZao Echo LineMountain road over the Zao range between Miyagi and Yamagata, climbing past the emerald Okama crater lake. Opens each spring through towering snow walls and blazes with colour in autumn.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Tagajō-shi.

Shiogama

🇯🇵 Japan

3 km awayPop. 52,662

Rifu

🇯🇵 Japan

4 km awayPop. 36,014

Shōbudahama

🇯🇵 Japan

6 km awayPop. 18,132

Matsushima

🇯🇵 Japan

10 km awayPop. 16,363

Sendai

🇯🇵 Japan

12 km awayPop. 1,096,704

Tomiya

🇯🇵 Japan

14 km awayPop. 52,433

Satohata

🇯🇵 Japan

15 km awayPop. 7,813

Natori-shi

🇯🇵 Japan

18 km awayPop. 78,718

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