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Town in Kyushu, Japan
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お食事処 番や
A katsudon restaurant.
元祖白石うーめん処 なかじま
A popular place to eat Shiroishi umen noodles.
ベネシアンホテル 白石蔵王
パシフィックホテル白石
弥治郎こけし村
The primary place to purchase Yajiro Kokeshi, they also have a small exhibit about the local kokeshi. Artisans also work here, and they also offer kokeshi-painting opportunities.
Shiroishi is directly accessible on the Tohoku Shinkansen via Shiroishi-Zao Station. From Tokyo, it can be reached in less than 2 hours.
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