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The scenic spot which represents the Goishi Coast: theAnatoshi-Iso. This mysteriously shaped rock, with threeholes going through it, was formed by ocean waves
carving the surface from over 130 million years ago.
You can feel the dynamic power of nature at this spot!

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Walk along the Goishi Coast!

Thunder RockThe Goishi Coast is located in the south of Ofunato, on the southeastern part of the Massaki Peninsula, and it
stretches on for approximately 6 kilometers.
The coast is registered as a national natural monument, as part of the Sanriku Fukko (reconstruction) National
Park, and is also part of the Michinoku Coastal Trail. Walk the coast to enjoy the grand view and nature!
Info: Goishi Coast Information Center☎ 0192-29-2359

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Walking Path

“Sea and Camellia Filled Goishi Coast Trail” wasselected as one of the “Top 500 Beautiful Trails to
Walk in Japan.” The trail circles the Goishi Coastfor roughly 7.5 kilometers with many camellia tressin its path. We recommend you walking this course
Goishi Beach when the camellia ﬂowers are in full bloom.

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This beach was named after the stones usedin the Japanese game of Go, because of theirresemblance to the round, smooth blackstones that cover the beach. If you walkalong the beach, you can hear a jangling
melody as the waves shift the stones.

This gorge is made up of two hugerock walls that have sea waterrushing between them causing waterto spray endlessly. Every year aroundFebruary, you can see the sun rise
between the rocks of the gorge.

The seabreeze feels
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The Thunder Rock got its name from thethunder-like sounds that reverberate
throughout the area when the waves hit
the rocks. The booming sound thatechoes from the rock is registered as oneof the “Top 100 Soundscapes of Japan”.

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The Sanriku Geopark is the largest Geopark in Japan. It starts in Hachinohe City,
Aomori Prefecture, covers all of Iwate Prefectureʼ s Coast, and ends at
Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture. It is roughly 220 kilometers long, about 80
kilometers from west to east, and includes roughly 300 kilometers of coastline.
The coastline is famous for its ria coast, which has peninsulas and inlets scatteredalong the coast. There are also local guides who will pass on the lessons learned
from the tsunamis which have wrecked havoc to the coast in the past.

Goishi Cape Viewing Deck

The vibrant coast,
glowing in shades of green and indigo

Goishi Cape Lighthouse,
Goishi Cape Viewing Deck

The lighthouse on the tip of the Massaki Peninsula, theGoishi Cape Lighthouse, is registered as the “Lover's
Lighthouse” making it a power spot for love. The whitelighthouse shines next to the blue sky and sea. You alsocanʼ t miss the Goishi Cape Viewing Deck located below,
which is a beautiful spot to see the ria coast.
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A center which promotes sightseeing informationon the Goishi Coast using displays. They also haveinformation on the Sanriku Fukko (reconstruction)
National Park, the Sanriku Geopark, as well as theMichinoku Coastal Trail.
☎ 0192-29-2359

Location: Massaki-cho, Ohama
Hours: 8:30-17:15
Closed: New Year Holiday
Season *Hours/closures are subject to change

Try a hands-on
experience,with the naturesof Goishi Coast!

Sanriku Fukko (reconstruction) National ParkWhy not try and make a hand-made craft fromthe natures of Goishi Coast? You can makedolls and Christmas reaves out of pine-cones
from the pine forest on the coast! Or how
about making candles out of shells? You cancreate your own unique crafts here!

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The Sanriku Fukko (reconstruction) National Parkwas established in May, 2013, to help therecovery efforts for the region that suffered fromthe Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of2011. The national park stretches on for roughly
250 kilometers, starting in Aomori Prefecture at
the Tanesashi Coast, and ending with the
Kinkasan Island in Miyagi Prefecture. The coast
has a beautiful coast made up of rias, and it is abreeding ground for many birds such as
black-tailed gulls. It is also a place where visitors
can take disaster prevention classes.
Ofunato City is composed of a long stretchof coastline, which includes the Goishi Coast.

Ofunato City

Ofunato Marumori
HosouraGoishi Coast Stop
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From Central to South Ofunato RouteOn this route's half-day course, you start at the Ryori
Station, visit the Fudo Waterfall, walk along the steep inclineof the Ryori Pass, ﬁnally ending at Rikuzen-Akasaki Station.
(Totaling to a 8.8km hike.)On the full-day course, you begin at the Hosoura Station,
Goishi Coast walk along the Goishi Line, visit Anatoshiiso, Ranboya Gorge,
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Thunder Rock, Goishi Beach, and the Three-Facing Camellia.
Goishi Coast
The full-day course comes out to be a total of 11.6km, aInformation Center
deﬁnetely spectacular way to enjoy the Goishi Coast.

Ofunato Fish Market＼ The wave-corroded rock wall ／Go for an exhilarating adventure on this small boat, to visit scenic points on theGoishi Coast, such as the Goishi Cape, the Ranboya Gorge, and the Thunder
Rock. The scenery you can see from the boat is completely different from
how it looks from above on the trail. Furthermore, you canʼ t miss the climax ofthe boat tour, which includes going through the hole of the Anatoshiiso rock!!
☎ 0192-29-2359

Address: Massaki-cho, Aza-Ohama
Open: June to November (9:00-15:00)
Closed: December to May*Call for inquiries regarding hours during the long vaction in May
Price: 2000 yen per person (1000 yen per child -elementary school aged)

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How about going foran adventurous boat ride?

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Fudai Town, Kurosaki Viewing Deck
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Gaze at the ﬁerce beautyof nature from the boat.

〈 Model Courses 〉
Ofunato City

There are two courses in this section, including ahalf-day 8km course from Yoshihama Station to Sanriku
Sanriku
Station, and a full-day 14.2km course which circles the
Ryori Cape. In the half day course you will see theTsunami Rock in Yoshihama as well as the Sanriku Great
Horei
Cedar up close! As for the full day course, you can
Koishihama enjoy the magniﬁcent scenery from the Ryori Cape,
including the ria coastline, and the dramatic ocean cliffs.

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Goishi Coast
Information Center

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Goishi Coast
Anatoshisen Boat Cruise

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When you walk the trail which starts at KabushimaIsland in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, andextends to the Matsukawa Shore in Soma City,
Fukushima Prefecture, you can experience thelocalsʼ culture and history in addition to the natureand cuisine of the coast. This trail has been named
the “Michinoku Coastal Trail” based on the richexperience it can offer. Using our model
courses as the base, you can enjoy the
new style of travelling where you arefree to walk where your heart desires.
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overseeing the ocean. There is an
automobile zone as well as a non-designatedzone, so you can choose which best ﬁts
your camping style. In addition to showers
and bathrooms, you can also rent
camping gears!

me et a de er! ＼Cuisine,souvenirs,
and activities!

☎ 0192-29-2359

Address: Massaki-cho, Aza-Ohama
Reception: 8:30-17:15
Season: Golden Week (May), and Jul(mid)~Oct(end)Goishi Coast! Letʼs explore theGoishi Coast even deeper!

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This is a museum located near the tip ofthe Massaki Peninsula. There are displaysof ancient clay ﬁgures and pottery whichwere excavated in Ofunato. You can also
learn about the Great East Japan
Earthquake and Tsunami through displaysof photos and documents.
☎ 0192-29-2161

Address: Massaki-cho, Aza-Ohama 221-86
Hours 9:00-16:30 (Reception until 16:00)
Closed: Monday (If Monday is a holiday, thenTuesday will be closed), New Year Holiday Season

Address: Massaki-cho,
Aza-Ohama 280-1
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: Monday (If Monday is aholiday, then Tuesday will beclosed), New Year Holiday Seasonato!

The ocean side work
experience factory
16different activities
you can try!

The camellia is Ofunato Cityʼ s ofﬁcial ﬂower,
and it is loved by locals all around Ofunato. The
museum grows roughly 550 different types ofcamellias, from 13 different countries. At the gift
shop inside, there are various camellia products
being sold, such as camellia oil and potted plants.
During the peak blooming period for camellia
ﬂowers (from late January to late March), theSanriku Ofunato Camellia Festival
is held here.
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Address: Massaki-cho, Aza-Ohama 221-68
Hours: 9:00-17:00
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Goishi Coast Rest House☎ 0192-29-2121

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First ﬂoor: sale of local souvenirs.
Second ﬂoor: Cafeteria space which can
sit up to 200 people. Here you can try
the famous “Ofunato Sanma Ramen”(made with sanma - Paciﬁc saury ﬁsh),or other seafood delicacies such as the
Beach Ramen or the Seafood Rice-bowl.

Enjoy theoutdoors andpicturesquescenery!

Weʼll show you more spots to enjoy

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Beach Grilling

Sea-squirt Shelling

Shell Frame Making

Scallop Shelling

Pacific Saury Salt Grilling

Salted Salmon Fish Wrap Making
Salmon Roe Making

Salted Squid Making
Abalone Tasting

Pressed Seagrass Making
Persimmon Preparation
Mochi Pounding
Rope Tying

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The Camellia which has
seen the history of JapanThe Three-Facing Camellia

This ancient camellia tree, approx. 1,400 years
old, is located inside the Kumano Shrine.
When the shrine was built, it is said that there
were camellia trees planted on East, Southand West, which is where the tree derives its
name from. Although the South and Westtrees were lost, the East tree remained. The
students from Ofunato East Highschool usedsaplings from the East Camellia tree to revive
the other two trees to sucessfully reclaim theThree-Facing Camellia tree name.

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Address: Hikoroichi-cho, Aza-Choanji 57
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Sanou Shrine
Ubaishi Shrine

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Mt. Imade is a 756-meter tall mountain, which issituated relatively close to Ofunatoʼ s downtown area.
When the azalea ﬂowers reach full bloom in spring,
they paint the mountain red. From the peak of themountain, you can see as far as the Karakuwa
Peninsula.

Mt. Goyo, which is the highest peak on the coast of Iwate
Prefecture, reaches 1351 meters at its peak, and crosses
Ofunato City, Kamaishi City, and Sumita Town. The
mountain is famous for azaleas and rhododendrons and is
known for being listed within the Japanʼ s top one
hundred mountains for ﬂowers. You can see a lovely viewof Sanrikuʼ s ria coastline at the peak of the mountain.

Enjoy the autumn colors
while taking a relaxing
road trip!

Okubo Gorge

This gorge is located along the
Yoshihama River, which runs
through Mt. Okubo, in thenorthern part of Ofunato(827-meter high peak). This site
has gorgeous greenery and is also
famous for its autumn colors!

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＼See a video of Mt. Natsumushi! ／A famous spot for azaleas,with a lovely view of the Ofunato Bay.

Mt. ImadeTallest in the area and listed
within the top 100 mountain with beautiful ﬂowers.

Mt. GoyoThis is a famous temple in Ofunato which was built
roughly 900 years ago. The original building was lost
to a ﬁre, but it was rebuilt in 1798 with the gate
towers standing 20m high.
This mountain gate is made with Japanese Zelkova, awood which was banned for use at the time. Due tothe ban, the construction of the temple wasprohibited halfway through, making it a rare gate witha missing door.

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Mt. Natsumushi

This 717-meter high mountain is situated in the southern most area of theKitakami Mountain Range. The peak offers a great panoramic view of theocean. You can see as far as the Kinkasan Island if the weather permits.
The night scenery is even more spectacular during the season when theocean is ﬁlled luring lights.

Relax and enjoy yourself for a moment

Yu-You-Tei Natsumushi

This inn, located on Mt. Natsumushi, has asummer-house like atmosphere. There are 5 rooms
and 7 cottages, and you can enjoy seasonal cuisine at
the inn. As for the bath, please enjoy the “Natsumushino Oyukko” right next door.
☎ 0192-44-3711

Address: Sanriku-cho, Okirai, Aza-Koide 59-1
Hours: Check-in: from 15:00,
Check-out: before 10:30
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The Tsunami Rockof Yoshihama

In 1933, this 30-ton rock was
carried by the tsunami of the 1933
Sanriku earthquake. Afterwards, it
was buried under ground due toroad construction, but itreappeared after the Great East
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of2011. The area around the rock is
now persevered, and it is amonument to show the destructive
power of tsunamis.

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Located on the 163 kilometer long Rias Line of the Sanriku Railway, the Koishihama
station is known as a power spot for lovers. There is a bell of happiness which you
can ring for your love wishes to come true. Inside the station, there are also scallop
shells used as shrine plaques which you can write your wishes on. From the station,
you can see the lovely scenery of the Okirai Bay, and of the Okirai Peninsula.

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Koishihama Picnic Cruise
and Scallop Cultivation
Farm TourHop on the boat of the scallop farmingﬁsherman and go on a picnic cruise to
Okirai! After touring the cultivation farm,
you can eat fresh scallops right on the boat!
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Address: Sanriku-cho, Ryori, Aza-Koishihama

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Horei Fukkou
Community Center

A community space/lodging set up from the reformingof the old Horei Elementry School. This is also where
you can reach out to try the "Sanriku Volunteer Divers"and "Sanriku BMX Stadium."

Address: Sanriku-cho, Yoshihama(Near Yoshihama Swimming Beach)＼ Let’s go, via the Sanriku Railway! ／THE

Swimming Beach
Op en: M id - J ul y 〜 M id - August

Yoshihama Swimming Beach
A swimming beach characterized by its sandy beachwith a gentle curve. The Tsunami Rock of Yoshihama,
which conveys the menace of tsunamis, is locatednearby. There are restrooms and showers on site.

☎ 0192-21-1922 (Ofunato City Tourism and

Products Association)
Address: Sanriku-cho, Yoshihama, Aza-Okita
Hours: 10:00-16:00

The Living
Witness of Sanriku

Sanriku
Great Cedar

This ancient tree is 7000 years old
with a width around its roots ofroughly 13.75 meters, and a height of
20 meters. This tree is the largest
tree in Ofunato City, and is registeredas a City Natural Monument. The tree
is located on the grounds of theHachiman Shrine, and is said to be aliving witness that has watched overthe land for ages.

Okirai Namiita Swimming Beach
The clear waters and calm waves here are the best!
The beach is also small and safe for children. There are
restrooms and showers on site.
☎ 0192-21-1922 (Ofunato City Tourism and

Products Association)
Address: Sanriku-cho, Okirai, Aza-Namiita
Hours: 10:00 -16:00

Address: Sanriku-cho, Okirai,
Aza-Sugishita Chinai☎ 0192-47-3756

Address: Sabriku-cho, Okirai, Aza-Horei 134-2

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The station to embark
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Sakari Station

The southern gateway to the Sanriku
Railway. In addition to selling Sanriku
Railway goods inside, the station is alsoa tourism information center. The
station doubles as a station for the JR
Ofunato Line (BRT).
☎ 0192-27-1504

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Address: Sakari-cho, Aza-Higashimachi Ura
Hours: 8:45-18:20

There are somany goods you
can only buy
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The poplar tree looking
over the reconstruction

Conveying the Memoriesof the Tsunami

This poplar tree, planted after the
Sanriku Earthquake of 1933 was given
this name after surviving both the Chile
Earthquake of 1960, as well as the Great
East Japan Earthquake of 2011 as asymbol of its strength.

Shiome was built from the debris of the Great
East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of 2011,by a local. There is a display room for
documents and artifacts relating to thedisaster. Anyone is free to enter and use thespace, and it is frequented by many hikers of
the Michinoku Coastal Trail.

The Poplar of Guts

Address: Sanriku-cho, Okirai,
Aza-Sugishita Chinai

ShiomeThis wide beach and shallow shore make for a beachperfect to swim in. White sand extends beneath thewaves which glitter in beautiful blues and light greens.
There are restrooms and showers on site.
☎ 0192-21-1922 (Ofunato City Tourism and

Products Association)
Address: Sanriku-cho, Ryori, Aza-Shirahama
Hours: 10:00 -16:00

Address: Sanriku-cho, Okirai, Aza-Yunota 29-3.
In front of the Sanriku Railway Sanriku Station

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Ofunato Inter Hotel Tsubaki☎ 0192-26-4141

Address: Takkon-cho, Aza-Kayanaka 20-9

City Hotel Yamaguchi☎ 0192-27-5110

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Arata 42-13

Ofunato Hot SpringThis hotel, and natural hot spring facility
boasts a lovely view of the Ofunato Bay.
You canʼt miss the seafood cuisine,
which is specially selected by the CEO,
who is also an active ﬁsherman.

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Owner is a ﬁshermen!

☎ 0192-26-1717

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Marumori 29-1
Hours: Weekdays: 11:00~20:00 (including Sunday not before a
Holiday), Saturday & Sunday before a Holiday: 11:00-15:00*for day-trip bathing
Closed: N/A
Due to COVID-19, daytime baths will be closed from 4/17/2020

Goyo Hot Spring(Day-use Hot Spring)

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A 100% natural alkali hot spring,
located at the base of Mt. Goyo. The
hot spring, which gushes up fromunderneath the ground, is renowned
for its effect on creating beautiful skin.
The massage in the “relaxation area” isalso a favorite of many.
☎ 0192-22-5400

Address: Hikoroichi-cho, Aza-Akasaka, Naraiyama 1-5
Hours; 10:00-20:00 (Reception until 19:30)
Closed: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, New Yearʼs Day

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With theSea, With the Mountains

Ofunato Plaza Hotel☎ 0192-26-3131

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Chayamae 7-8

Hotel Route Inn Ofunato☎ 0192-27-3222

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Nonoda 154-9

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Marumori 29-1

Yadoya Sakanoue☎ 0192-22-7560

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Miyanomae 46-5

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Arata, 51-5

Guest-houses

Fureai Land Osakimisaki☎ 0192-27-4478

Address: Akasaki-cho, Aza-Torisawa 188-7

Goishi Coast Campground☎ 0192-29-2359

Address: Massaki-cho, Aza-Ohama

Yu-You-Tei Natsumushi☎ 0192-44-3711

Address: Sanriku-cho, Okirai, Aza-Koide 59-1

Horei Fukkou Community Center☎ 0192-47-3756

Address: Sanriku-cho, Okirai, Aza-Horei 134-2

Guest-house Kawako-sou☎ 0192-45-2316

Address: Sanriku-cho, Yoshihama, Aza-Ohogihara 50-10

When you go sightseeing,
feel free to take a taxi or rental car!

(Traditional Japanese Inn)

Yasuragi Inn Koyo-kan☎ 0192-42-2650

Address: Sanriku-cho, Ryori, Aza-Shirahama 95

Tsutsumi Ryokan☎ 0192-26-3456

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Utsunomori 26-18☎ 0192-27-5566

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Arata 44-8

Shouei-kan☎ 0192-25-1030

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Arata 46-17

Pension Seagull☎ 0192-26-3489

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Arata 51-1

Ryokan Torii-sou☎ 0192-27-4180

Ta x iAddress: Sanriku-cho, Okirai, Aza-Kodomari 133-1

Guest-house Kariya Heights

Ryokan Kikusui-kan

This bathing facility is located on a
mountain, and is a popular spot for roadtrips. The Norway style sauna is also
popular.

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Takazu 126-1

Campgrounds, and more!

☎ 0192-44-3322☎ 0192-26-1717

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Arata 40-5

y popular sauna!

☎ 0192-27-6841

Guest-house Tomari-sou

Ofunato Onsen☎ 0192-27-3507

A v erB&B Kouchou-sou☎ 0192-22-8585

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Dai 50-15

Tadano Ryokan

Natsumushino Oyukko(Traditional Japanese Inn)

Torii Ryokan☎ 0192-27-3175

RyokanHot Spring GUIDE

Ryokan☎ 0192-44-2855

Address: Sanriku-cho, Aza-Nakasakihama 181-3

Guest-house Odaira-sou☎ 0192-44-2752

Address: Sanriku-cho, Okirai, Aza-Odaira 25-2

Guest-house Kaho-sou☎ 0192-44-2432

Address: Sanriku-cho, Okirai, Aza-Idohora 1-1

Guest-house Okada-sou☎ 0192-42-2026

Kanno Taxi

☎ 0192-26-5151

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Sunamori 2-7

Ofunato Taxi

☎ 0192-26-6166

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Chayamae 96-8

Sankou Taxi

☎ 0192-44-2151

Address: Sanriku-cho, Okirai, Aza-Tokorogayoi 31-17

Tokai Taxi

☎ 0192-26-3141

Address: Sanriku-cho, Ryouri, Aza-Shirahama 87-2

Address: Akasaki-cho, Aza-Ishibashimae 3-1

The Seafood Inn: Goishi-sou Bettei Umisanpo

Car Rental☎ 0192-29-3170

Address: Massaki-cho, Daizuzawa 46-1

Kariya Heights-C☎ 0192-47-3505

Address: Sakari-cho, Aza-Shimotateshita 8-8

Goishi Tourism Planning☎ 0192-29-3465

Address: Missaki-cho, Aza-Takashizu 8-10

Shiroyama Shoji Shiroyama Rental/Lease☎ 0192-26-3300

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Nakawan 3-92

Toyota Rental/Lease Iwate - Ofunato☎ 0192-26-0100

Address: Sakari-cho, Aza-Kimachi 11-2

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Akasawa 88-1

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exhibition room which showcase the different jobs here, andyou can also eat many fresh seafood at Restaurant Kai
located inside the Fish Market.
You also need to try the seasonal breakfast served here!
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about the work done at the market.
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Ofunato is home to the “Paciﬁc Saury Professional
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participants to learn about Ofunato through Paciﬁcsaury, and also uses the project to promote Ofunato
throughout the world. And of course, youʼll also learn
how to grill the most delicious Paciﬁc saury. How about
trying out this activity unique to Ofunato?
☎ 0192-21-1922(Ofunato City, Tourism

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The executive committeeʼs goal is to turn Ofunato into a “Townof Gourmet Seafood” that can be enjoyed by locals and tourists
alike. The committee is conducted by both local governmentand businesses and it has an array of initiatives, such as new
gourmet menus around town, ﬁshing ﬂag design contests forchildren. It even holds a record in the Guinness World Records.

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Enjoy the tender cream pasta with fresh scallops andgrilled sea urchin on top. You can enjoy a gourmet set
course at the restaurant.
☎ 0192-26-0801

Address: Sakari-cho, Aza-Machi 10-1
Hours: 11:30-15:00 (Last Order 14:00), 18:00-21:00
Holiday: Generally Tuesday

Café de Curry KOJIKA

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Closed: Sunday Nights

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new uniquemenu!

Momokiya

Grilled Paciﬁc
Saury Sushi
Rice-bowl

Enjoy the grilled saury on top ofvinegared rice, along with ﬁsh eggs, anda grilled egg. This new Ofunato specialty
is quickly gaining popularity.

nAddress: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Nonoda 23-1
Hours: 11:00-14:30, 17:30-20:00
Closed: Monday (If Monday is a holiday,
then Tuesday will be closed)

Hamakko Bowl

This voluptuous seafood rice-bowl
is made with seafood from the ﬁshmarket, freshly caught that day.
This is Nakamuraʼ s most populardish. You can look forward to how
the ingredients change dependingon the seasonʼ s catch.
☎ 0192-25-1375

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eating Ofunatoʼs
rice-bowls, pasta,
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Kaisendo

Sanriku Whole-Oyster Curry

Two whole oysters that were raised in
Sanriku are used in this curry. The curry isfull of nutrients and delicacies of the sea.

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Enjoy both thecafé menu
as well as
alcoholici beverages!

☎ 0192-26-5123

Address: Sakari-cho, Aza-Uchinome 2-14
Hours: 11:30-14:00, 17:00-21:00
Closed: Irregular Closures

Umi no Sachi Furumai Center

Fried Oyster Plate

These oysters (below) were raised withcare locally in Akasaki, and the plump
juicy oysters are grilled crispy. You canenjoy freshly fried oysters all year round!

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squirt, squid, sea cucumber…
10 years since the earthquake andtsunami, but you can cheer on therecovery of the area by eating up
Sanrikuʼs delicious seafood!

ushiThis extravagant seafood rice-bowl(right) features an array of fresh
seafood local to Ofunato. You canenjoy various versions of this rice-bowl
throughout the year. (Limited amounts)Che

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Gaganiko Rice-bowl

Since the restaurant is run directly by the local ﬁshermen,
the freshness is assured! Over 10 different seasonal☎ 0192-27-8886
seafood which are all caught in Ofunato are used in thishighlyrecommended bowl. The soba here is also great!
Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Arata 50-10☎ 090-2953-0997

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Rikuchu Bay
Rice-bowl

Only 20 servings of these burgers(above) are made each day. The burger
features a whole juicy scallop served ina cream-croquette style.

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Hours: 11:30-14:00, 17:00-21:00
Closed: Monday (Closures are
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Hours: 11:30-19:00
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Try out
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Koishihama
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Scallop [All-year-round]

Paciﬁc Saury [Late August-November]

Abalone [November-December]☎ 0192-47-5310

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Nonoda 10-3, Kyassen Ofunato
Hours: 10:00-15:00, 17:00-20:00
Closed: Thursday

Oyster [October-May]

Spring

Trout, Pilchard, Ice Goby,
Krill, Sawara Cypress
Tuna, Bonito, Mackerel,

Summer Paciﬁc Flying Squid,

Yellowtail, Fat Greenling
Salmon, Mackerel, Flounder,

Autumn Bonito, Salmon Roe,

Spear Squid, Yellowtail

WinterGadidae, Dark Sleeper,
Gooseﬁsh, Octopus,
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KokeshiThis miso ramen is made with homemade Paciﬁc saury ﬁshmeatballs made out of grounded Paciﬁcfrom eating it if you mix it with rice after eating the ramen.

dumplings and Paciﬁc saury oil. You wonʼ t be able to stop yourself

This ramen has a salt-based soup with☎ 0192-26-5241

saury, making for a delicious

The Tiny Crepe Shop
Camellia Crepe

Address: Akasaki-cho, Aza-Sawada 110-10
Hours: 11:00-22:00 (Last Order 21:30)
Closed: Monday (If Monday is a Holday,
then Tuesday will be closed.)combination. Enjoy the gentle aftertaste.
☎ 0192-26-2467

Address: Sakari-cho, Aza-Uchinome-1-28
Hours 11:00-15:00, 17:00-20:30
Closed: Wednesday

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Hosuke Ofunato Chain

This delicious crepe has recreated Ofunatoʼ scity ﬂower, the camellia. The scrumptious
crepe is made with a pink crepe and has
custard crème and apple inside.
☎ 090-8780-4744

Address: Sakari-cho, Aza-Machi 11-8
Hours: 11:00-18:00
Closed: Tuesday

Banrai Shokudou

think of Paciﬁc saury (aka Sanma).

This vibrant ramen is made with a pork

When we speak of Sanma, we think

Roadside Station Sanriku,
The Tiny Shop: Tenshi no Mori, and more!

soup base, with ginger, plum and lemon
in it. Itʼ s topped off with a deliciousof Ofunato Sanma Ra~men® !

7 stores in Ofunato have all create

Nabeyaki

Paciﬁc saury ﬁsh on top.

their unique bowl. They are 750 yen

When someone hears “nabeyaki”, the ﬁrst thing that comes to mind is☎ 0192-26-3763

in all stores. Give it a try!!

often udon noodles. However, Ofunatoʼ s nabeyaki refers to a local
confectionary made with sugar and ﬂour. Even if youʼ ve never tried it

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Miyanomae 9-2
Hours: 10:00-18:30
Closed: 10th, 20th, and 30th of each monthLetʼ s go eat Sanrikuʼ s

before, your ﬁrst bite will make you feel nostalgic and at home.
Roadside Station Sanriku☎ 0192-44-3241
Address: Sanriku-cho, Okirai, Aza-Idohora 95-27
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: N/A
The tiny shop: The Forest of Angels☎ 080-1843-8230
Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Nonoda 12-34, Ofunato Yume Shopping Alley
Hours: 11:00-14:00, 17:00-23:00
Closed: Tuesday
Other: In grocery stores around the city

Chiizeru

delicious ramen!

This restaurant features the “Sea-lover
Ramen”, which has a cute heart shaped
patty made from Paciﬁc saury on top.
The ingredients are limited, so only 5orders can be made each day. The ramenalso has Sanriku-made scallops, wakame
and nori seaweed in it.

Kamome Terrace☎ 090-7066-4265

Itʼ s sogood ♡

Kamome Soft-Serve Ice Cream

Address: Massaki-cho, Aza-Uchida 7-2
Hours: 11:00-19:00
Closed: Tuesday

Ofunatoʼ s extravagant sweet, the “Kamome no Tamago” has been
made into an equally delicious ice cream cone. You can enjoy it at
the café in Saito Seikaʼ s main shop, “Kamome Terrace”.

Come andeat with
your friends!

☎ 0120-311-514

Hours: 9:00-19:00

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Chayamae 7-31
Closed: New Yearʼs Day

Sanma Broth: Kurofune☎ 0192-26-0144

Address: Ikawa-cho, Aza-Fujisawaguchi 39-1
Hours: 11:00-15:00
Closed: Monday

Ofunatoʼ s specialty!
Paciﬁc Saury Ra~men

Goishi Coast Rest House

This delicious ramen features a soy sauce based broth, andis topped off with a whole mirin grilled Paciﬁc saury. First,
try the broth by itself, then mix in the ﬁsh as you eat.
☎ 0192-29-2121

Address: Massaki-cho, Aza-Ohama 221-68
Hours: 11:00-14:00
Closed: Irregular Closures

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Sanm

This ramen is made with Paciﬁc saury broth. While thebroth has no ﬁshy smell to it, it has a distinctly delicious
Paciﬁc saury taste. The noodles are homemade and thestoreʼ s motto is to use purely local ingredients.

Roadside
StationSanriku

Gourmet
Kitchen: Maruyoshi

This ramen, known as the “Camellia Sea Roar
Ramen,” features a sweet soy sauce based fried
Paciﬁc saury along with a soy sauce based
broth. The wakame and mekabu seaweed makefor a lovely combination along with the soy
sauce base and fried Paciﬁc saury.
☎ 0192-25-0101

Address: Hikoroichi-cho, Aza-Numakawa 65
Hours: 11:00-19:00
Closed: Thrusday

Persimmon Ice CreamThis ice cream is made with Ofunatoʼ slocal Koeda Persimmons. You wonʼ t beable to stop yourself with this ice cream,
which has just the right amount ofsweetness! Enjoy the ice cream at“Gyoka”, the fast food restaurant inside
the Roadside Station Sanriku.
☎ 0192-44-3241

Address: Sanriku-cho, Okirai,
Aza-Idohora 95-27
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: N/A

Goyo Hot
SpringMillet Grain Soft-Serve Ice CreamYou can eat this unique ice cream atthe “Shakunage no Oyukko Goyo Hot
Spring”. It has a slightly bitter sweet
taste and is made with local millet
grains, making it a refreshing treat.
☎ 0192-22-5400

Address: Hikoroichi-cho,
Aza-Akasaka, Nishikazeyama 1-5
Hours: 11:00-17:45,(Sat/Sun/Holidays 11:00-18:45)
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Enjoy
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Seasons

Our guides will tell their experiences of theGreat East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.
*Can also act as a general sightseeing guide.

Meet thesea creatures

The Camellia Land: Ofunato
Guide Group☎ 0192-29-2121
Address: Massaki-cho, Aza-Ohama
221-68 *Reservations Required

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Ofunato Goishi Coast
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Indoor andOutdoor!!
2 courses tofeel the realBMX
experience!

Michinoku Diving#diving #scallo ps #un derwaterpho to graphyisThe sea along the Sanriku Coast is full of diverse sea-life. Itʼ s i n d a l u m
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This event, which represents springin Ofunato, is held every year for 2days on May 4th and 5th. The event
boasts stage performances, foodstalls and activities. The yearʼ s“Camellia Daughters”, who work topromote Ofunato for one year, arealso announced at the festival!

Michinoku Diving Rias
☎ 0192-47-4677
Address: Sanriku-cho, Okirai Aza-Horei 40-2
*Reservation Required

Ofunary, init a tGiveprepare theFresh Seafood
Preparation Experience#ﬁrsttimepreparingseafood

With this activity you can eat fresh
seafood from the ocean that you
prepare yourself. Professionalﬁshermen will teach you how toproperly prepare the seafood.

Sengyo Shitabo☎ 0192-29-3312
Address: Massaki-cho, Aza-Nakamori 11*Reservation Required

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Take a tour of the sake breweryof Suisen, a sake brewing
company which was rebuilt after
being destroyed by the tsunami
of 2011. An employee will give
you a tour of the factory.
Suisen Sake Brewing☎ 0192-47-4130

Address: Ikawa-cho,
Aza-Kunabatake 136-1*Reservation Required

This festival is held every year in August. The
ﬁreworks and street dancing light up the areaaround the port. Alongside the ﬁreworks, you
can enjoy performances which take place onboats that have been decorated with lights.

Sakari-cho Tanabata
Lantern Festival#a cti vi tyThis BMX (Bicycle Motocross) track newly setup in the ﬁeld of
the old Horei Elementry School is the ﬁrst in the Tohoku Region!!
Come and experience and tryout yourself the dynamics of a
BMX! Indoor park is also open!

Sake Brewing

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Sanriku Ofunato
Summer Festival

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Watch, learn and share!

Experiental
Sightseeing

SummerSanriku Active☎ 0192-47-3756

Address: Sanriku-cho, Okirai, Aza-Horei 134-2
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Kamome no Tamago
Factory Tour#I ns i d eS coop

This sweet is made up of a ﬂuffy cake covered in white
chocolate, with a white red bean paste ﬁlling. This delicious
combination comes together to make Sanrikuʼ s famous
treat: Kamome no Tamago. When you take a tour of thefactory, you can sample the Kamome no Tamago before it
is coated, and even receive a limited-edition folder.

Saito Seika, Kamome's Hometown
Confectionary Factory III☎ 0192-27-0498
Address: Akasaki-cho, Aza-Miyano
16-8 *Reservation Required

Autumn

Ofunato City Festivalof Paciﬁc Saury, Sea Urchin, Ofunato City
Abalone, Scallop, Oyster,Industry Festival
Sea Squirt and Seaweed
This industry festival is a great way to

You canʼ t have autumn in Ofunato
without Paciﬁc saury. At thisevent, staff grill and hand out
grilled Paciﬁc saury to visitors
which were caught at the Ofunato
Port. In addition to Paciﬁc saury,you can enjoy a wide selection ofother seafood at the event.

to the next

factory!

Autumn

Ofunato Tsunami
Museum#lessons-for-life

The museum conveys the dangers
and the lessons learned from the
3 large tsunamis that struck
Ofunato in the past. The museum
also has a multilingual
documentary ﬁlm display.
☎ 0192-47-4408

Address: Hikoroichi-cho,
Aza-Sekiya 54-2 (office)*Reservation Required

WinterSummerTanabata ﬂoats handcraftedby locals parade down thestreets of the Sakari
shopping district tocelebrate Tanabata. The
festival is held every year
around August 6th and 7th.

learn about the charms of Ofunato, asmany businesses gather at the event.
The event is a blast for both children
and adults, as there are play areasand company info-booths.

The Suneka
of Yoshihama

The tradition of the “Suneka”, from
Yoshihama of the Sanriku District, isheld on every lunar new year. The
Suneka are spirits of strength which
wear distinctive masks. They
encourage childrenʼ s healthy growthby visiting homes and calling out “Arethere any crybabies around here!?”.
The Suneka tradition is registered as
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

WinterSanriku Ofunato
Camellia Festival

This festival is held every year at The World
Camellia Museum ‒ Goishi, which has over 700
camellia plants consisted of roughly 550 different
types collected from 13 different countries. The
festival is held during the peak blooming season
for the camellia ﬂowers, starting in early February.
At the festival, you can enjoy many rare types anddifferent colored camellia ﬂowers!

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Hanatsubaki

Ippun Kaiseki

Souven i rs

This sable biscuit is shaped like a camellia
ﬂower. Itʼs baked with almonds sandwiched
between butter ﬂavored biscuits.

A traditional seafood dish in
the comfort of your own home!
Microwave heating of just 60
seconds! Put it on a plate andits ready to serve. Enabled longterm preservation with nosynthetic preservatives added!
☎ 0192-27-1251☎ 0192-26-2289

Roadside Station Sanriku

Sanriku's Soft Mekabu Soup
Freeze dry soup using 100％ Sanriku raised
Mekabu. You only need to pour boiling water toprepare. Taste the softly prepared egg along with ascent of ocean in this thick yet light soup.
☎ 0192-27-8470

Kamata Suisan Co., Ltd.

☎ 0192-47-4123☎ 0192-26-2134

Katatsumuri

Sweet Scallop
This scallop-shaped sweet (below)
has been passed down throughgenerations. Itʼs made with scallop
shell shaped silky rice ﬂower
biscuits with a Tokachi-made redbean ﬁlling in the middle.

Taikou☎ 0192-27-1170

Suisen Shuzo☎ 0192-26-3275

Mackerel Chip Snacks☎ 080-3330-0745☎ 0192-26-6533

THREE PEAKSThis snack is made with Sanriku mackerel and has agentle texture. Itʼs also delicious to eat the snack withbread or rice. Enjoy all three ﬂavors.
Abecho Shoten Ofunato Shokuhin

Address: Massaki-cho,
Aza-Ohama 221-68
Hours: 9:00~17:00

Kyassen Ofunato

Kamome no Tamago☎ 0192-22-7910

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Nonoda 10-3This treat is famous and represents the
Sanriku Coast to the rest of Japan. Itfeatures a white chocolate-covered ﬂuffy
cake, with white red bean paste ﬁlling.
☎ 0120-311-514

The Apple Town Girlʼ s
Apple Cider

This dry apple cider is made with apples
from Yonesaki. The refreshing taste goes
perfectly well with white ﬁsh.

Ouraya☎ 0192-29-2121

This shopping outlet contains about 30 shops,
including local sweet shops, ﬁsh shops,
miscellaneous shop and cafes. They will hold
events within the area occasionally.

Sake Cake “Suisen”
This cake (above) is made with sakefrom the local sake brewing company,
Suisen, and has a distinct sake ﬂavor.
One special feature of the cake is thatit doesnʼ t use sake lees.

Goishi Coast Rest House

Enjoy the rest houseʼs specialty Paciﬁc saury
Ramen at the restaurant on the second ﬂoor.
There is also an array of souvenirs, seafoodand sweets sold on the ﬁrst ﬂoor.

Kasho Takase

This pure white active undiluted sake has a thicktexture, and is full of live yeast and enzymes.
The limited-edition winter beverage can befound between October and March.
☎ 0192-47-4130

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Address: Sanriku-cho, Okirai,
Aza-Idohora 95-27
Hours: Shop: 9:00~17:00

Banzai Factory☎ 0192-27-6131

Active Undiluted
Sake “Yukikko”☎ 0192-44-3241

This tea uses leaves from local camellias,
which have been carefully washed, sorted
and dried by hand. This sweet tea has 0calories, no sugar and no caffeine.

These delicious oysters are cooked in a stylethat has been handed down through thegenerations in Ofunato ﬁshing households. You
can taste this local ﬁsherman cuisine at home.
It goes great on top of piping hot rice!

Ofunato Toma-san Sauce

In addition to an array of goods and snacks
from Ofunato, this roadside station serves
the one and only “Persimmon Ice Cream”.
You canʼt miss the fresh seafood!

Camellia Tea

Seasoned Oysters

This sauce features delicious Paciﬁc sauryﬁsh that is boiled together with home-grownmini tomatoes. In addition to meat-sauce,
there are many ﬂavors to enjoy!

Tsuboya Takou

Oikawa Reizo Co., Ltd.

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Saito Seika

Ofunato Yume Shopping Area

This shopping outlet has 18 stores in it,
including restaurants and shops selling goods.
There are many events held here. The “Ofunato
Yume Alley” located next door has 8 bars.
☎ 0192-47-3009

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Nonoda 12-34

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Sumita Town

Kamaishi City

Mt.Goyoto SightsenaKamaishi South IC

Goyo Hot Spring

Yoshihama

Mt.Natsumushi

Yoshihama IC Yoshihama

Yu-You-Tei Natsumushi

Hikoroichi-cho

Sekiya Cave
Habitation Site

Ofunato North IC

455

Senzai

Bentenzaki

Senzai Beach

Nagoya (Komaki)

45

107

Kokabezaki

Choanji Temple

Ofunato IC

SanrikuMichi no Eki Sanriku

Sanriku Local Product Center

Okirai Namiita
Swimming Beach

Mt.Imade
Gold Mining Site

Mt.Imade

Sanriku Great Cedar

Kimagazaki

Chokokuji Temple

Sanriku BMX Stadium

Gongendou

Sakari

Tenjiyama Park

City Hall

Sakari

Horei

Ichinoseki IC 19

Tamoyama

Sanriku Railway“Koishihama”Station

Shimofunato

Osaki Misaki
Cape

ka

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Kayo
Pass

Tochigasawa Park
Ofunato Goishi Coast IC
Ofunato Marumori

45
Tsunami Museum

Wakinosawa

Fureai Land Osaki Misaki
Senmaru Coast

Massaki-cho

Akaisoam

Ranboya Gorge
Goishi Cape

Goishi BeachThunder Rock

Ofunato City Museum

19㎞
25

Daitou26㎞・35

Hachiman Oohashi (Touryou High School)
Karakuwa Oosawa

Rikuzentakata

35㎞・40Ichinoseki
2hr30

Ryori Bay

3ｋｍ・5

Ofunato North IC

6ｋｍ・5

Sanriku IC

4ｋｍ・5Mizusawa Esashi

Kitakami

15

10

SendaiIchinoseki

Yoshihama IC

Kamaishi JCT

14ｋｍ・15

Shin-Hanamaki
10

Morioka10

1hr10

SakariTowards Kesennuma・2hr40

Morioka

Ryori
Cape

Kesennuma Station

2hr40

Towards Otomo・2hr45

Hiraizumi
SendaiTohoku Main Line Ichinoseki
1hr30

Ofunato Line
1hr20

Kesennuma

BRT
1hr20

Sakari

Q&

100

Rikuzentakata
Wakinosawa*Between Kesennuma
and Kamishishiori,
the Miyako-Bus
Otomo
Kanaori Kinzan Linegoes between
Goishi Coast Stop
Kesennuma Station
and Kamishishiori on
Hosourathe BRT tracks.

Nishishita

Ofunato Marumori

Ofunato Fish Market Stop
OfunatoJinomori■Sanriku Railway
Kuji

The Miracle
Pine Tree

Shimofunato■Tohoku Main Line ‒ Ofunato Line - BRT
8

RikuzenImaizumi

Habe■Iwate Pref. Bus Trasportation

Ibuki Environment
Observatory Office
Ryori Cape
Light House

Ofunato IC

10ｋｍ・15

Kamishishiori

Kanaori Karakuwa

45Railway / BusTokyo

Goishi Coast Camp Ground
Goishi Coast Rest House

Kesennuma

Ofunato■Tohoku Shinkansen

Goishi Coast Information Centera

The Miracle Pine Tree
24

Ryori
Swimming Beach

Kinchakuiwa The World Camellia Museum Goishi

Kadonohama
Tsubaki Garden
Ohama

oh

Nishishita
Otomo

Pacific Ocean

Three-Facing Camellia

Kesennuma ←→ Sakari BRT

Mizusawa

28㎞・35

Ofunato Goishi Coast IC

142ｋｍ・125

SunezakiNagasaki
Sotoguchi

Anatoshiiso

HosouraGoishi Coast Stop

Sendai Port North IC

Nagasaki Coast

Hosourando
K aa yB

JR Ofunato-line BRT(Kesennuma Station〜
Sakari Station)

Shimofunato
Ofunato Onsen

Funagawara O f u n a t o B a y

Takata High School Stop Mt.Hakone

Ryori

20

Kesennuma Station

TakataHospital

Rikuzentakata City

Kyassen Ofunato

16㎞

SumitaKamaishi JCT

45

284

Ofunato Line
BRT

Takata HighSchool Stop

Ofunato City Fish Market

Kesenmaru

Sakari Station
343

Tochigasawa
Park

BentenMisaki Cape Sangojima
Minato Oasis Ofunato

Ofunato Fish Market Stop

Kamaishi Rd

OfunatoCity

Mizusawa Esashi Station■Sanriku Coast Road

Koishihama

Ryori

Ryori
River Dam

27㎞・30Morioka IC

Ichinoseki
StationTakekoma

Ofunato Port

Mt.Hikami

Rikuzentakata

Fudo Waterfall

35

30

RikuzenYahagiRikuzenakasaki

Ofunato-cho

Kayooka IC

19

Hiraizumi Maesawa IC

Hanamaki JCT

Miyamori IC

55㎞・70Mizusawa IC

Ofunaport

Kitakami Ezuriko IC

65㎞・75

Kitakami Ezuriko IC

10

Kamaishi JCT
283

107

397

Ichinoseki IC

Mizusawa IC

Kamaishi Station

Kitakami
Miyamori IC
Station

JR Tohoku Main Line Mizusawa IC
JR Tohoku Shinkansen

10

340

Shin-Hanamaki Station

Hiraizumi
Maezawa IC

Miyamori IC

Sakari-cho

Jinomori
Ofunato1hr50min■Tohoku Highway

Okirai Bay

Iwate Hanamaki
AirportKitakami
Ezuriko IC

1hr30min

Kitasato University Kobezaki Urawa IC 5hr Ichinoseki IC 20
Marine Biology Dept. Cape
(Annexed) Sanriku■From each IC
Coast Education Center
Sakihama

106

Toono IC

Cars

TosakaTakkon-cho

1hr20min

Kobe

Okirai

Miyako Station

IWATE

106

Iwate
HanamakiAirport1hr10min

Osaka (Itami)

Poplar of Guts
SquareSanriku IC

Morioka Station

Morioka IC

Hanamaki JCT

55min

Fukuoka

Sanriku-cho

Sanriku Railway
Rias Line

396

Sapporo (New Chitose)

Tsunami RockFurusato Fureai Park

Access Guide
AirplaneOoisojima

Yoshihama
Swimming Beach

Ofunato City Natsumushi no Oyukko

340

4

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Okubo Gorge

Mori no Manabiya

Lake Goyo

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Mt. Goyo Prefectural Park

45

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Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture Department of Commerce, Industry and Ports Tourism and Exchange Promotion Ofﬁce
Iwate Prefecture, Ofunato City, Sakari-cho, Aza-Utsunosawa 15
TEL 0192-27-3111 FAX 0192-26-4477
https://www.city.ofunato.iwate.jp/site/ofunatrip/
E-mail ofu̲kanko@city.ofunato.iwate.jp
General Incorporated Association Ofunato City Tourism and Products Association
Iwate Prefecture, Ofunato City, Ofunato-cho, Aza-Chayamae 7-6 (Ofuna-port)
TEL 0192-21-1922 FAX 0192-47-3416
http://www.sanriku-ofunato.or.jp/
E-mail sanriku̲ofunato@dolphin.ocn.ne.jp25Meet your guide

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FIL“The Apple Store, Town Girl Cider.”E

You canʼ t help but be drawn in by
the name and to try a drink. As theMs . M o mo ko Osawa

Momoko Osawa is a singer/songwriter who isoriginally from Ofunato City. She studied music
under Takeshi Terauchi, the master musician
known as the god of electric music, and alsostudied dance under Asaka Mitsuyo. She had
her major debut with her single “Shichifukujin”
on April 23rd, 2003. She is one of the few
female Enka singers who is also a songwriter, as
she writes songs under the penname, “Tsubaki
Nakamura”. Momoko loves her hometown of
Ofunato and is a huge supporter of the city. Somuch, that she even holds titles such as the“Hope for Iwate Culture Ambassador”, and the“Sanriku-Ofunato Local Ambassador”!

ta ste of the nostalgic Yonesaki

Ofunaport
This facility is attached to the Ofunato
BRT Station. Its ofﬁcial name being the“Disaster Prevention, Tourism and Exchange
Center”. The center is a place for local exchange,
educate people about disaster prevention, as wellas to provide sightseeing information.

“Minato Oasis” is an initiative
run by the National
Transportation Ministry, topromote tourism andexchange in port areas.
Since 2019, Ofunato has had
the Ofunaport and Yumemi
Park registered as part of
the “Minato Oasis Ofunato.”

apple's sweetness came to me, I felt
this one sip ﬁll me with calmness!!

T H RE E PEA KS Wi nery
The owner created the winery in hopes to creating a new wine
culture that will continue on in the Sanriku region for centuries.
Currently, he makes wines from grapes grown within Ofunato,
and ciders from apples grown in Yonesaki, Rikuzentakata.
☎ 050-5372-4014

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Chayamae 99
Hours: Please check our Website https://3peaks.jp/
Closed: Irregular Closures☎ 0192-21-6001

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Chayamae 7-6
Hours: 1F 9:00-18:00, 2F 9:00-22:00
Closed: Dec 29th-Jan 3rd

The Ofunato Bay, located along the breathtaking
ria-coast of Sanriku, is rich with ﬁshing and ﬁsh farming.
The port is important for distribution and trade routes,
and it even takes in cruise ships. The port is expected tocontinue to ﬂourish in the future, and support theregionʼ s development.

Sanriku Tsubaki Monogatari
Banzai FactoryThis business makes tea with Ofunatoʼsofﬁcial ﬂower, the camellia, in addition tooriginal mugs, called "Wagahai," with woodfrom the northern mountain cherry trees.
They make and sell an array of uniqueproducts. It is the companyʼs motto to use
only local ingredients, and make theirproducts with feelings of gratitude.
☎ 0192-47-4123

Address: Ofunato-cho, Chayamae 7-7
Hours: 10:00-16:00
Closed: Sat/Sun/Holidays

Yumemi Park
This park is a plaza for the newly built city.
The playground is a big hit with children, andin the summer, there are also mist machines
in place, to prevent heatstroke. The spacious
lawn is a great spot to take a nap!
☎ 0192-27-3111(Ofunato City, Maintenance Department,
Residence and Parks Section)

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Delicious food
The fun never ends!

This extravagant seafood rice-bowl has“We want to make a place that can be the terrace forso much gourmet seafood in it, itʼ s like a

Ofunato City …” , this idea is what inspired Saito Seika to create

Ka mo m e Ter ra ce
This is the ｍain shop for Saito Seika Confectionary Company,
which is from Ofunato. You can enjoy the famous Kamome no
Tamago treat here, in addition to an array of Japanese andwestern sweets. You can also enjoy bread at the bakery inside, as
well as the special soft-serve “Kamome Ice Cream”. You can evenexperience making and decorating your own Kamome no Tamago!
☎ 0120-311-514

Address: Ofunato-cho, Aza-Chamaya 7-31
Hours: 9:00-19:00
Closed: Jan 1st

momokonoumimachi sanpo

the sweet shop, “Kamome Terrace” . In addition to selling Saito

treasure box from the ocean. You canʼ t

is also a bakery and café inside. The terrace also has a kids

help yourself from grinning when itʼ s

Seikaʼ s staple, “Kamome no Tamago,” and other sweets, there
play-zone, which is made with the motif, “The Nest of Smiles.”time to dig in. Fresh seafood is the best!

In the Kamome Kitchen, visitors can make and decorate theirvery own Kamome no Tamago! Ms. Momoko also tried making
one…how did it turn out!?

Sanriku Fish FactoryWith the freshest seafood, the "Gaganiko
Shokudou" prepare the Seafood Rice-bowls,
Sashimi Platter, as well as the Grilled Fish
Platter. For souveniers they have a wide
variety of seafood along with local foodprepared by the people here.
Gaganiko Shokudou☎ 0192-47-5310
Hours: 10:00-15:00, 17:00-20:00
Closed: Thursday
Sanriku Fish Factory☎ 0192-47-5309
Hours: 10:00-18:00
Closed: Thursday

This activity is exhilarating. Itʼ s so much fun to decorate
the treats! Challenge yourself to see how good your design
skills are. The staff kindly gave me tips and advice along
the way, and I was able to give it a beautiful decoration.
The ﬁnished piece is just too cute! Your ver y own
decorated Kamome no Tamago will deﬁnetely look greaton your Instagram!

Kyassen O fu n ato
Seng yo Ueno
This ﬁsh shop sells fresh seafood from
Sanriku. Many customers come frominland regions to see the friendly shop
owner. You canʼt miss the tender squidand the huge octopus for sale! The
seafood sells out fast, so you should visit
early in the day!
☎ 0192-27-5498

Hours: 9:00-19:00
Closed: Sunday

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Takase Sweets

Hy ʼ s ca féThis café serves numerous delicious dishes
such as rice omelets and rice gapao. The insideof the shop is also stylish, with decorations thatmake it popular amongst female customers. The“Mirai Highball” is a lovely drink with a hint of
citrus fruit fragrance.

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This sweets shop was opened in
1933, making it the oldest sweet
shop in Ofunato. In addition to
the top-selling treat, the“Ohitotsu”, the western treats arealso delicious. Momoʼs top
recommendation is the “Chuiru”
treat, made with almonds.

I let my heart dance to decide. Itʼ s so much fun to pick out

momokonoumimachi sanpo

gifts for friends when you travel, surrounded by sweets ina gift shop … Iʼ m currently wondering, “what treat should I
have today to go with my tea?”.

☎ 0192-27-1170

Hours: 9:00~18:00
Closed: Wednesday☎ 0192-26-1303

Hours: 11:00-17:00 (Last Order 16:30)
Closed: Monday

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Kyassen O fu n ato

The owner had brought us the well known luxurious“Akasaki Oysters”. These oysters were raised in the district
where Iʼm from and they taste excellent with wine!! Theseoysters which were grown in my home make me want tocall out and say, "come and try them out~!!"a ll o pe e t scT h e sw
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Momo is full of love for her hometown.
Her long awaited free time is spent in Ofunato

Wa nga n Di ne r

Momo can only visit her hometown, Ofunato, a few times

This is the perfect place to enjoy wine andoysters. The restaurant is lively, andsometimes even has live concerts. I
recommend the juicy steamed oysters.

throughout the year, due to her busy schedule. But she told us theplaces she always stops by on her limited visits home.

The first place is “Kyassen Ofunato.” This new shopping district is☎ 0192-47-4131

Hours: 11:30-14:00, 18:00-23:00
Closed: Lunch-Irregular Closures,
Dinner-Sunday

the pillar of Ofunatoʼ s recovery, following the earthquake and

The Ti ny Shop: Forestof Angels
This shop is managed by a mother, “Hacchan”,
and her daughter, “Nao-chan”. At this popular
restaurant, you can eat Kesenʼs traditional
sweet: Nabeyaki. Momo canʼt help but feel
moved when she eats this nostalgic treat.
☎ 080-1843-8230

Hours: 11:00-14:00, 17:00-22:00
Closed: Tuesday

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tsunami. Although the buildings are new, many of these shops havebeen in business since long ago. When Momo visits, there are several

faces she recognizes from her school days … According to Momo, theshops at Kyassen Ofunato allow her to slip back into the past to when

she was still a child. Whichever shop she visits, sheʼ s sure to happily
react by exclaiming “this is so nostalgic,” “this is so delicious!” or “thistaste reminds me of my childhood.”31

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