Park / Green Space Spots in Sanriku Area

  • Hiyoriyama Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi Pref. Ishinomakishi Hiyorigaoka 2-chome Chinai
    This is a park atop Hiyoriyama hill that is famous for offering a view of all of Ishinomaki. Long ago it was said to have been frequented by the haiku poet Matsuo Basho. On a clear day one can see the Oshika Peninsula and the islands of Matsushima across the water. Known as a place to see cherry blossoms, the Hiyoriyama Cherry Blossom Festival is held every year in April, and is lit up at night for spectacular scenery.
  • Sanriku Fukko National Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi prefecture, Iwate prefecture, Aomori prefecture
    This is a national park which was established in May 2013 in order to contribute to the reconstruction of the Sanriku region which was damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake, and preserves the “Miracle Lone Pine Tree” and other remnants of the disaster. Visitors can see nature and geographical features unique to the coastal areas such as a rare sea shore (the Tanesashi Coast) where the “sand squeaks”, colonies of rugose rose and sweat pea etc., and the scenic spot of Ohakozaki Senjojiki representing Kamaishi City. There are some visitor centers and museums in the area, exhibiting materials related to nature, ecosystems and the disaster in each area, providing tourist information and multilingual brochures.
  • Ishinomaki Cemetery
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi Ishinomaki-shi Ishinomaki-shi Ohira Mountain 43-1
  • Gas&Life Yamoto Seaside Ryokuchi Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi Higashimatsushima-shi
  • Gyoka Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi Pref. Kesennumashi Karakuwachoukitanaka 98-18
  • Kenjosan Mangokuura Prefectural Natural Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi Ishinomaki-shi
  • Prefectural Natural Park Asahiyama
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi Ishinomaki-shi
  • Prefectural Natural Park Kesennuma
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi Kesennuma-shi
  • Gobansho Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi Ishinomaki-shi Ayukawahama Kurosaki 1-643
  • Makisawa Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi Kesennuma-shi Akaiwamakisawa
  • Onagawa Sports Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi Oshika-gun Onagawacho Onagawahama
  • Sobanokami Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi Ishinomaki-shi Kanomata Sobanokami Kawahara
  • Aha San Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi Kesennuma-shi
  • Koyocho Nishi Ryokuchi
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi Ishinomaki-shi Koyocho 5-chome
  • Izumicho Ryokuchi
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi Ishinomaki-shi Izumicho 3-chome 1
  • Uenoyama Ryokuchi
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi Motoyoshi-gun Minamisanrikucho Shizugawa
  • Shishiori Midorino Fureai Hiroba
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi Kesennuma-shi Otogeyama
  • Kitakami Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi Ishinomaki-shi Nakasato 3-chome 12
  • Kesennuma Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi Kesennuma-shi Sasagajin 4
  • Kanan Chuo Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Miyagi Ishinomaki-shi Sue Yokote

Miyagi Areas

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Lying along the northeastern coast of Japan, Miyagi prefecture is home to lashings of natural parks, oysters, and hot springs. While the bustling city of Sendai offers some simple city entertainment, it’s the Matsushima islands that deserve the most attention, having boosted the prefecture’s reputation as one of Japan’s most scenic views.

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