Other Sightseeing Spots in Sanriku Coast Area
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- Kitayamazaki Observatory
- Travel / Tourism
- Iwate Pref. Shimoheiguntanohatamura Kitayama 129-10
- This observatory is located in the village of Tanohata in Shimohei County, Iwate Prefecture. You can look out over Kitayamazaki, a scenic spot representative of the Sanriku coast. The observatory protrudes into the sea, with a wooden first observation desk, a powerful second observation desk, and third observation desk where you can go forest bathing. In addition, there are also stairs set up that lead down from the observatory to sea level. Enjoy the scenery of the eight-kilometer long dynamic coastline.
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- Kuma-no-hana Observatory
- Travel / Tourism
- Iwate Shimohei-gun Iwaizumicho Omoto
- "About 25 minutes by car from Ryusendo Cave. Extending from the south of the Omoto Coast, the tip of the peninsula is thought to look like a bear's nose, the literal meaning of ""kuma-no-hana.” It's covered with red pine trees that create a special beauty contrasting with the blue of the sea. It's one of the best viewpoints in Sanriku Fukko (reconstruction) National Park. The observatory is located about 800 meters from the national highway down a country road. There's a rest area too, as well as a parking lot a short distance from the lookout. The Omoto Coast's triangular Tatsuko-iwa Rock is worth seeing as well."
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- Shijuhassaka Observation Deck
- Travel / Tourism
- Iwate Shimohei-gun Yamadamachi Funakoshi 1-77
- This observation deck is located a 150-minute drive from Kitakami-Ezuriko Interchange. It looks out to the Pacific Ocean and has an amazing view with a variety of landscapes between the shoreline and the horizon. In the past, it was known as a difficult place to visit with the many winding slopes that gave birth to its name of Shijuhachisaka (Forty-eight Hills), but it has now been made accessible by the opening of National Route 45, which serves as the southern gateway to Yamada Town. The bay is located on National Route 45, 33 kilometers from Miyako and 20 kilometers from Kamaishi, and has been recognized as one of the top eight views of Yamada. The view of the sea from the observation deck gives visitors the chance to see squid fishing and fishing fires in the summer.
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- Shiyui Ohashi Bridge
- Travel / Tourism
- Iwate Shimohei-gun Tanohata Mura Sugenokubo
- About 15 minutes by bus from Tanohata Station, this bridge was named after the nearby Shiino-mori Forest. It connects parts of a well-known historic route and was inaugurated in accord with the wishes of forward-thinking local residents as well as thought of everyday life, a way of life, and the future. The bridge is 120 meters above the valley floor. It's one of the largest inverted arch bridges in the country, and the view of it with the surrounding mountains is beautiful.
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- Orikasa Ohashi
- Travel / Tourism
- Iwate Shimohei-gun Yamadamachi
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- Odaira Bridge
- Travel / Tourism
- Iwate Kamaishi-shi
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- Rikuchu Kurosaki Lighthouse
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- Iwate Shimohei-gun Fudaimura
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- Fudai Dam
- Travel / Tourism
- Iwate Shimohei-gun Fudaimura
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- Hinata Dam
- Travel / Tourism
- Iwate Kamaishi-shi
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- Setsukinai Dam
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- Iwate Kuji-shi
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- Osawa Dam (Miyako)
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- Iwate Miyako-shi
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- Ryori Kawa Dam
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- Iwate Ofunato-shi
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- Tako Dam
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- Iwate Ofunato-shi Hikoroichicho
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- Shin Machi Hashi
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- Iwate Kuji-shi Osanaicho
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- Kuji Ohashi
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- Iwate Kuji-shi Niida
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- Uge Ohashi
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- Iwate Kunohe-gun Hironocho
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- Kuwahata Ohashi
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- Iwate Kuji-shi
Iwate Areas
A northern Tohoku prefecture promising peace and quiet, Iwate is sparsely populated, replacing people with snow-capped mountains, history-rich sites, and fields of crops that are to thank for the region’s delicious local cuisine. Meander along the three-city Golden Route, where you’ll visit the grand Buddhist temples of Hiraizumi and the Tono folk villages before tasting the three famed noodle dishes of Morioka.
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