Sanriku Fukko (reconstruction) National Park Nanbu

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Sanriku Fukko (reconstruction) National Park Nanbu

A symbol of the Great East Japan Earthquake reconstruction.

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Sanriku Fukko National Park lies along the coastline from three prefectures, Miyagi, Iwate, and Aomori. The park combined with Rikuchu‐kaigan National Park, Minamisanriku Kinkasan Quasi-National Park, and the others was named with wish of reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake occurred in 2011 and with aim of transmission of the damages from one generation to the next.

Iwaisaki located on Sanriku Fukko National Park Nanbu is a scenery spot providing a grandstand view of the sea. There are many unique highlights, for example, Shiofuki-iwa blows water by wave motion and air pressure when a wave comes, Ryunomatsu is a pine tree damaged by Tsunami and the shape looks like a dragon. A path is equipped and leads to the seashore where many family visitors spend a great time at low tide in Summer.

Iwaisaki used to be flourished as a salt field administered by the Sendai clan. Iwaisaki Salt Making Center in Kesennuma Hashikami Tourist Information Center provides an experience course of making salt in one coin. The taste and amount of salt are different depending on the person who made it.

Highlights

  • You can spend relaxed time with a comfortable sea breeze.
  • Unique highlights are located in places such as Shiofuki-iwa and Ryunomatsu.
  • Try making your original salt.

Photos

  • The view of Shiofuki-iwa is spectacular.

    The view of Shiofuki-iwa is spectacular.

  • Ryunomatsu became a hot topic appearing in the opening scene of Japan’s popular animation, Sazae-san.

    Ryunomatsu became a hot topic appearing in the opening scene of Japan’s popular animation, Sazae-san.

  • The sea spreads over the Iwaisaki lighthouse.

    The sea spreads over the Iwaisaki lighthouse.

  • The building of Iwaisaki Salt Making Center works as a tourist information center.

    The building of Iwaisaki Salt Making Center works as a tourist information center.

  • The statue of the 9th Yokozuna Sumo wrestler, Raigoro Hidenoyama, who is from the current Kesennuma city.

    The statue of the 9th Yokozuna Sumo wrestler, Raigoro Hidenoyama, who is from the current Kesennuma city.

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  • 夏婉欣

    這建於重創日本的 311 大地震和海嘯發生之後~也為東北地區震災復興工作的一部分。

Details

Name in Japanese
三陸復興国立公園 南部
Postal Code
988-0241
Address
Kesennuma City, Miyagi and the others
Telephone
0226-27-5410
Hours
Free (Kesennuma Hashikami Tourist Information Center opens 9:00 am-4:00 pm, irregular holidays)
Directions
1) An about 30- minute from JR Rikuzen Hashikami Station.
2) An about 10- minute drive to Otani I.C. on Sanriku Coast Expwy.
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)