Kogota, Miyagi
On January 1, 2006, Kogota, along with the town of Nangō (also from Tōda District), was merged to create the town of Misato and no longer exists as an independent municipality. The former town is situated in a rice growing area and serves as a shopping center for the surrounding area. The Naruse and Aikara rivers both flow through the former town. Major landmarks in the area include the Yamanokami Shrine and various ancient burial mounds dating from before 250BC. Kogota Station connects the Tōhoku Main Line, Ishinomaki Line, and Rikuu East Line, all of the JR East railway network. Kogota was a sister city of:
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was a town located in Tōda District, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.