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Rock Spots in Sanriku Coast Area

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  • Rosoku Iwa (Candle Rock)
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    Iwate Miyako-shi Sakikuwagasaki Dai12-chiwari
    This rock is located in the north of Jodogahama Beach that juts out of the Ozawa Coast, and a 15-minute bus ride from Miyako Station on the Sanriku Railway (Miyako to Kuji) Rias Line. At Jodogahama Terminal Bus Stop, visitors get off and walk for five minutes. This giant rock created by igneous rock smashing through the surrounding rocks. It is 40 meters tall, 7 meters wide at the top, and 3 meters wide at the bottom. It is an unusual rock, in that the igneous dike is exposed and visible. It has been designated a National Monument, and it is also recognized by Sanriku Geo Park. Since visitors cannot approach the rock from the land, they need to take advantage of Miyako Jodogahama Boat Cruise.
    Rosoku Iwa (Candle Rock) image
  • Anatooshi-iso Rock
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    Iwate Ofunato-shi Massakicho
    These rocks are a scenic area in Akadokura, Massaki-cho, Ofunato City. Visitors can admire the massive and beautiful formations created by the forces of nature, which have eroded three large holes in the large rocks. Tourists can take small excursion boats from Ebisuhama along the same coast to pass through the holes in the rocks.
    Anatooshi-iso Rock image
  • Sanno Iwa Rocks
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    Iwate Pref. Miyakoshi Tarou Aozari
    The Sanno Iwa Rocks are located in the city of Miyako in Iwate Prefecture. There are three rocks, a male rock standing between a female rock and a drum rock. It is one of the most popular of the many rock formations in Sanriku Fukko National Park. These rocks can be seen from the parking lot in Sanno Park and from the observation deck along the hiking path. However, due to the March 2011 earthquake, part of the hiking path is impassible.
    Sanno Iwa Rocks image
Iwate Sanriku Coast
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