Rifu

Rifu is a town in Miyagi Prefecture in east-central Japan, bordering Sendai metropolis and Matsushima Bay. The landscape features flat agricultural land mixed with small industrial facilities and residential neighborhoods.

Rifu originated as a village in 1889 during the Meiji Restoration period as an administrative division. It gained town status in 1967.

The annual Tofu no Sato RIFU Festival shows how tofu production shapes daily life and local identity in the town. Visitors can watch traditional tofu-making and taste food that reflects this heritage.

A tourist information office in town provides visitor services and local guidance. Public transportation and local buses make it easy to navigate the area and reach nearby destinations.

A major maintenance depot for Shinkansen bullet trains operates in the town and supports rail operations across the region. Train-spotting opportunities exist where depot facilities are visible from public areas.

Location: Miyagi district

Inception: April 1, 1889

Reference: 044067

Shares border with: Sendai, Tagajō, Shiogama, Tomiya, Ōsato, Taiwa, Matsushima

Website: https://town.rifu.miyagi.jp

GPS coordinates: 38.33028,140.97592

Latest update: December 13, 2025 07:10