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A small inn along the banks of the Tono Daini Dam. Popular among backpackers. Mt. Hayachine is also visible during clear days. 　Address 　31-47-32 Tono, Tono TEL 0198-62-0787 Website Official site Access ~7min drive from Tono Station (~11min via bicycle, ~30min walk) 　ParkingCapacity 　5 vehicles (free) 　Check-in /Check-out 　Check-in: 4:00pm / Check-out: 9:00am 　AcceptableCredit Cards 　N/A 　Wifi 　Available 　Amenities 　Microwave, refrigerator, electric kettle, television ※all shared 　Rates 　Without meals: From 3,000 yen With breakfast: 3,700 yen

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An inn with a calm atmosphere, welcoming even those who are looking to stay at a business hotel. Museums and parks are available in the surrounding area, so feel free to take a morning stroll. 　Address 　5-25 Chuodori, Tono TEL 0198-62-3555 Website Official site Access ~2min drive from Tono Station (~2min via bicycle, ~6min walk) 　ParkingCapacity 　10 vehicles (free, order of arrival) 　Check-in / Check-out 　Check-in: 3:00pm / Check-out: 10:00am 　AcceptableCredit Cards 　N/A 　Wifi 　Available 　Amenities 　Vending machines, pets allowed (conditions apply) 　Rates 　Without meals: From 5,750 yen With breakfast: From 6,600 yen ※Rates scheduled for revision as of Jan 1, 2020

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An inn popular for its seasonal cuisine. Have a relaxing time, surrounded by nature reminiscent of Tono Monogatari. 　Address 　3-145-136 Kokoji, Matsuzaki, Tono TEL 0198-60-1360 Website Official site Access ~10min drive from Tono Station (~17min via bicycle, ~40min walk) 　ParkingCapacity 　7 vehicles (free) 　Check-in / Check-out 　Check-in: 4:00pm / Check-out: 10:00am 　AcceptableCredit Cards 　Visa, American Express, UC, Nicos, MasterCard, JCB, Diner's Club, DC, UFJ Card, DC, Discover, Rakuten Card 　Wifi 　Available 　Amenities 　Vending machines, lounge, air purifiers, etc. 　Rates 　With breakfast: From 6,800 yen

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Enjoy nostalgic home cooking, and local sake as recommended by the hostess. Bathing facilities are available 24 hours per day, warming visitors to the core with the far-infrared effects of Tono stone. 　Address 　4-3 Muikamachi, Tono TEL 0198-62-5049 Website Official site Access ~5min drive from Tono Station (~6min via bicycle, ~13min walk) 　ParkingCapacity 　20 vehicles (free, order of arrival) 　Check-in / Check-out 　Check-in: 3:00pm / Check-out: 10:00am 　AcceptableCredit Cards 　N/A 　Wifi 　Available 　Amenities 　Vending machines 　Rates 　Without meals: From 4,200 yen With breakfast: 5,000 yen

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A homely inn founded in 1981, featuring heartfelt hospitality and a popular filling breakfast. 　Address 　2-34 Daiku, Tono TEL 0198-62-5726 Website Official site Access ~3min drive from Tono Station (~3min via bicycle, ~5min walk)) 　ParkingCapacity 　16 vehicles (free) 　Check-in/ Check-out 　Check-in: 4:00pm / Check-out: 9:30am 　AcceptableCredit Cards 　N/A 　Wifi 　Available 　Amenities 　Bathing facilities with adjoining restrooms 　Rates 　Without meals: 3,900 yen With breakfast: 5,600 yen

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A great location not only for access to sightseeing, but also for dining. Spacious bathing facilities available 24 hours per day. 　Address 　4-25 Shinkoku, Tono TEL 0198-62-2251 Website Official site Access ~1min walk from Tono Station 　ParkingCapacity 　20 vehicles (free) 　Check-in /Check-out 　Check-in: 3:00pm / Check-out: 10:00am 　AcceptableCredit Cards 　Visa, Master, JCB, UC, DC, Nicos, Orico, Amex 　Wifi 　Available 　Amenities 　Vending machines, lounge 　Rates 　Without meals: From 5,616 yen With breakfast: From 6,480 yen

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Guests can enjoy recitations of folktales by Tono kataribe for free. The hospitality unique to the city of folklore, Tono is popular. 　Address 　1-10 Shinmachi, Tono TEL 0198-60-1703 HP Official site Access ~3min drive from Tono Station (~3min via bicycle, ~7min walk) 　ParkingCapacity 　Available (paid) 　Check-in / Check-out 　Check-in: 3:00pm / Check-out: 10:00am 　AcceptableCredit Cards 　VISA, JCB, American Express, Diner's Club, UC, DC, Nicos, MasterCard, JTB, Debit Card 　Wifi 　Available 　Amenities 　Tea longue, shop, vending machines, etc. 　Rates 　Without meals: From 6,800 yen With breakfast: 7,600 yen

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Featuring reproductions that tell of the old-fashioned farmer's way of life, events, old storytelling, as well as folk crafting and Oshirasama fabric experiences. 　Address 　6-5-1 Tsuchibuchi, Tsuchibuchi, Tono TEL 0198-62-8655 Website Official site Access ~10min drive from Tono Station (~22min via bicycle) 　Open 　9:00am - 5:00pm (4:30pm admissions close) 　Closed 　N/A 　Fee/Admission 　◆320 yen (adults) ◆220 yen (elem. / middle / high school students)

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Introducing visitors to the Edo period, as well as Tono, a castle town that prospered as a trading hub connecting the Sendai and Morioka Domains, as well as the inland and coastal regions. 　Address 　4-6 Chuodori, Tono TEL 0198-62-2502 Website Official site Access ~5min walk from Tono Station 　Open 　9:00am - 5:00pm (4:30pm admissions close) 　Closed 　New Year's holiday (12/31 - 1/1) 　Fee/Admission 　500 yen (general), 200 yen (high school students and younger) ※Free for those with disability and their accompanying caregivers (disability booklet required)

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Japan's first museum dedicated to ethnic studies, opened in 1980. Featuring folk materials, as well as the land, culture, and history of Tono. 　Address 　3-9 Higashidate, Tono TEL 0198-62-2340 Website Official site Access ~7min walk from Tono Station (~3min via bicycle) 　Open 　9:00am - 5:00pm (4:30pm admissions close) 　Closed 　◆May - Oct (last day of each month) ◆Nov - Mar (every mon, last day of each month) ※Open on public holidays ◆Nov 24 - 30, Jan 28 - 31 (for material organization) 　Fee/Admission 　300 yen (general), 250 yen/person (general groups), 150 yen (high school students and younger), 100 yen/person (groups of high school students and younger)

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A castle built during the Tensho era. The Tono Nanbu Clan later resided there, and ruled for around 250 years. The area is now also well known as a sakura viewing location. 　Address 　5 Tono, Tono TEL N/A Website N/A Access ~7min drive from Tono Station (~25min walk, ~11min via bicycle) 　Open 　24hr/day 　Closed 　N/A 　Fee/Admission 　Free

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Displaying Tsukimoshi dolls, which have been produced since the Edo period, and are said to have their origins found with the Hanamaki dolls, or even as far back as the Fushimi dolls of Kyoto. 　Address 　42-8-6 Nukamae, Aozasa, Tono TEL 0198-62-1335 Website Official site Access ~14min drive from Tono Station (~36min via bicycle) 　Open 　9:00am - 4:30pm 　Closed 　Tuesdays (temporary closing also possible) 　Fee/Admission 　◆260 yen (general), 210 yen (general groups) ◆210 yen (high school students), 160 yen (high school student groups) ◆160 yen (elem. / middle schools students), 110 yen (elem. / middle school student groups) ※Groups must consist of 30 people or more ※Those with disability will be free

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Featuring shops selling Tono crafts and doburoku (unrefined sake), as well as a free rest area. 　Address 　5-8 Shinkoku, Tono TEL 0198-62-1333 Website Official site Access ~1min walk from Tono Station 　Open 　◆ Tourism Assoc. / Tourist Info Center / Shops / Rest Area: 8:30am - 5:30pm ◆ Cafe: 10:00am - 4:00pm (wed - fri), 10:00am - 5:00pm (sat, sun) 　Closed 　New Year's holiday (12/31 - 1/1) ※Cafe closed mon, tue 　Fee/Admission 　Free (refer to menu for cafe prices)

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These falls are said to have once been the home of Taro Kappa. The falls downstream are also said to be where a female Kappa, who would flirt with Taro Kappa, lived as well. 　Address 　3-74 Kokoji, Matsuzaki, Tono TEL N/A Website N/A Access ~8min drive from Tono Station (~30min walk, ~13min via bicycle) 　Open 　24hr/day 　Closed 　N/A 　Fee/Admission 　Free

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Established in the year 807, and now designated as a Tono Heritage. The area serves as a popular hub for local residents, and is also home to an inuzakura cherry tree that is said to be several hundred years old. 　Address 　11 Matsuzaki, Matsuzaki, Tono TEL N/A Website N/A Access ~11min drive from Tono Station (~23min via bicycle) 　Open 　24hr/day 　Closed 　N/A 　Fee/Admission 　Free

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A recreation of a traditional Tono village, featuring a stream and waterwheel, charcoal huts and fields, etc. Also often used for filming movies and other productions. 　Address 　5-89-1 Kami Tsukimoshi, Tsukimoshi, Tono TEL 0198-64-2300 Website Official site Access ~16min drive from Tono Station (~48min via bicycle) 　Open 　◆Village: 9:00am - 5:00pm (Mar - Oct) (4:00pm admissions close), 9:00am - 4:00pm (Nov - Feb) ◆Restaurant: 11:00am - 4:00pm (3:30pm last order) 　Closed 　N/A 　Fee/Admission 　◆540 yen (general), 490 yen (general groups) ◆320 yen (elem. / middle / high school students), 270 yen (elem. / middle / high school student groups) ※Groups must consist of 20 people or more

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A megalithic boulder spanning around 7m wide, 5m deep, and 2m thick, set atop the left side of two smaller rocks 　Address 　6 Kamiayaori, Ayaori, Tono TEL N/A Website Official site Access ~13min drive from Tono Station (~36min via bicycle) 　Open 　N/A 　Closed 　N/A 　Fee/Admission 　Free

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A roadside station marked by a large windmill, featuring shops, free rest areas, restaurant, and a fresh Sanriku seafood market. 　Address 　8-2-1 Nissato, Ayaori, Tono TEL 0198-62-0888 Website Official site Access ~9min drive from Tono Station (~15min via bicycle) 　Open 　◆8:00am - 5:00pm (Apr 1 - Oct 15), 8:30am - 5:30pm (Oct 16 - Mar 31) ◆Fishery Market: 10:00am - 6:00pm ◆Restaurant: 11:00am - 5:00pm 　Closed 　N/A 　Fee/Admission 　Free entry

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It is said that those who can tie a red cloth to a tree here, using only their left hand, will succeed in their pursuit of love. 　Address 　11 Shimokumi, Tono TEL N/A Website Official site Access ~5min drive from Tono Station (~25min walk, ~9min via bicycle) 　Open 　24hr/day 　Closed 　N/A 　Fee/Admission 　Free

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Featuring the 500 rakan statues carved from natural mountain stone, said to have been made in memorial of those who passed away during the great famine of the Edo period. 　Address 　Nissato, Ayaori, Tono TEL N/A Website Official site Access ~15min drive from Tono Station (~17min via bicycle) 　Open 　N/A 　Closed 　N/A 　Fee/Admission 　Free

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Featuring exhibits on earthen and stoneware items excavated throughout Tono, as well as historical photos, and more. Visitors are welcome to use the space as a free rest area as well. 　Address 　5-3 Shinmachi, Tono TEL 0198-62-7820 Website Official site Access ~3min drive from Tono Station (~3min via bicycle, ~8min walk) 　Open 　10:00am - 4:00pm 　Closed 　－ 　Fee/Admission 　Free

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A converted brewery storehouse featuring cutouts, illustrations, videos, and other materials that introduce visitors to old tales that have been passed down since ancient times. 　Address 　2-11 Chuodori, Tono TEL 0198-62-7887 Website Official site Access ~5min walk from Tono Station 　Open 　9:00am - 5:00pm (4:30pm admissions close) 　Closed 　Mid-February (for maintenance) 　Fee/Admission 　500 yen (general), 200 yen (high school students and younger) ※Free for those with disability and their accompanying caregivers (disability booklet required)

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In addition to having a taste of Tono's specialty Mongolian barbeque and doburoku icecream, visitors can stop by just for a bath, or even stay the night. 　Address 　175-2 Kashiwazaki, Tsuchibuchi, Tono TEL 0198-62-2834 Website Official site Access ~13min drive from Tono Station (~40min via bicycle) 　Open 　◆Touring: 10:00am - 4:00pm ◆Bathing: 10:00am - 9:00pm (8:00pm last entry) 　Closed 　Every 4th Monday (next day if holiday) 　Fee/Admission 　◆Admission: 320 yen (adults), 220 yen (elem. / middle school students) ※Group discount: 10% off for groups of 20 people or more ◆Bathing Fee: 540 yen (adults), 320 yen (elem. / middle school students)

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A local waterwheel that was once used for threshing and milling agricultural products. As one of Tono's symbolic landscapes, the area is carefully preserved. 　Address 　Yamaguchi, Tsuchibuchi, Tono TEL N/A Website Official site Access ~17min drive from Tono Station (~46min via bicycle) 　Open 　N/A 　Closed 　N/A 　Fee/Admission 　Free

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A place where people over the age of 60 are said to have lived in self-sufficiency. Also known as the legendary land of Tono Monogatari, which speaks of "abandoning the elderly." 　Address 　Yamaguchi, Tsuchibuchi, Tono TEL N/A Website N/A Access ~15min drive from Tono Station (~38min via bicycle) 　Open 　N/A 　Closed 　N/A 　Fee/Admission 　Free

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The Sochinju (place where a local deity is enshrined) of Tono. During the annual festival held in September, local performing arts and shinto rituals are held along with special shrine services. 　Address 　23-19 Shiraiwa, Matsuzaki, Tono TEL 0198-62-2647 Website Official site Access ~6min drive from Tono Station (~27min walk, ~11min via bicycle) 　Open 　24hr/day 　Closed 　N/A 　Fee/Admission 　Free

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A place said to be where many kappa once lived. Clear, quiet flowing waters--just the type of atmosphere one might expect to find a kappa. 　Address 　Tsuchibuchi, Tsuchibuchi, Tono TEL N/A Website Official site Access ~10min drive from Tono Station (~22min via bicycle) 　Open 　24hr/day 　Closed 　N/A 　Fee/Admission 　Free

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Enshrining the oldest wooden carved Kannon statue in Japan. Featuring wonderful seasonal scenery, the area is always filled with visitors. 　Address 　Komagi, Matsuzaki, Tono TEL 0198-62-3822 Website Official site Access ~11min drive from Tono Station (~30min via bicycle) 　Open 　8:00am - 5:00pm 　Closed 　Open on Sundays only between Jan - Mar 　Fee/Admission 　◆300 yen (general) ◆250 yen (middle school students) ◆ 200 yen (elem. students) ※500 yen/person for those driving to the Kannondo at the summit

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Featuring competitive horse training and breeding for riding and farming purposes, as well as horse riding experiences. 　Address 　4-120-5 Komagi, Matsuzaki, Tono TEL 0198-62-5561 Website Official site Access ~14min drive from Tono Station (~34min via bicycle) 　Open 　9:00am - 4:00pm 　Closed 　Mondays ※Horseback riding experiences are only held on sat / sun 　Fee/Admission 　◆Horseback Riding Class: 3,500 yen (general), 2,000 yen (high school students and younger) ※reservation required ◆Pony Leading: (for elem. students and younger) 300 yen, 500 yen (riding) ◆Horse-drawn Carriage: (Furusato Village only, limited) 500 yen

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A popular Mongolian barbeque specialty shop that is "impressively delicious!" and makes use of fresh lamb that is within one year of birth. 　Address 　20-13-1 Shiraiwa, Matsuzaki, Tono TEL 0198-62-2242 Website Official site Access ~8min drive from Tono (~12min via bicycle, ~33min walk) 　Hours 　◆Lunch: 11:00am - 3:00pm ◆Dinner: 5:00pm - 9:00pm※last order 30min before closing 　Closed 　See website

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A specialty Mongolian barbeque shop founded in 1955, featuring cuts of lamb and mutton with no odor and a juicy taste. 　Address 　2-4-12 Hayase, Tono TEL 0198-62-4077 Website Official site Access ~4min drive from Tono Station (~4min via bicycle, ~11min walk) 　Hours 　10:00am - 7:00pm 　Closed 　Thursdays