Goyo Onsen

Koro persimmon [twig persimmon]

As mid-November passes and the mornings and evenings start to get colder, In Ofunato, the drying process for the specialty product ``koro persimmon'' is at its peak. The colder the weather, the more the persimmon's astringency turns into sweetness, producing delicious dried persimmons. Koro persimmons are rich in dietary fiber and are also a treasure trove of pectin, carotenoids, and vitamin C. The orange ``Tamasudare'' lined up in front of the eaves of farmhouses has become a winter feature.

Suneka of Yoshihama

A small New Year's ritual held on January 15th every year. Suneka, a straw man wearing a strange mask, goes around the houses in the area, praying for the healthy growth of children, a rich harvest, and a bountiful catch. The origin of ``suneka'' is said to be ``sunekawa taguri'', which is used to peel off the skin of the skin on the shins, which is caused by being too lazy to be around irori during the cold winter. The gestures and appearance that warn against lazy or crying children are very regional. The Yoshihama Suneka Preservation Society carries out activities to pass on the history of Suneka, such as lending costumes to children in the area. It was designated as a national important intangible folk cultural property in 2004. On November 29, 2018, "Visiting Gods: Gods in Masks and Costumes," including "Yoshihama Suneka," was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Cape Goishi

It is located at the southernmost tip of the Goishi Coast, with its tip at 38 degrees 50 minutes north latitude and 141 degrees 44 minutes east longitude. The lighthouse is 10.5m high and transmits light 32km offshore, watching over ships sailing off the coast of Sanriku. You can also see Mt. Kinka in the distance on the horizon.