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Soma area guide

For samurai horse races and the Pacific coast.

What this area is like

Soma and Minamisoma hold Soma Nomaoi each July, with hundreds of horsemen in samurai armour. The coast is known for Matsukawaura lagoon and fresh seafood.

Plan your visit

JR Joban Line trains run along the coast. Check the Soma Nomaoi dates, as stays fill early.

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