Goyoyama

Kamaishi City

Coast

A mountain with an altitude of 1,351m and semi-plain terrain. It is the highest mountain in the prefecture that is closest to the sea, and the view from the top is great, allowing you to see the entire Sanriku sea. The azaleas are beautiful in the spring and the rhododendrons in the summer, and there is a virgin forest of Japanese cypress trees near the mountaintop, and it has been designated as a prefectural natural park, home to Japanese macaques and the northernmost Japanese deer. It takes about 2 hours to reach the summit from Akasaka Pass, the most popular trailhead.
[Mountain opening] April 29th every year

Location: 026-0000 Kamaishi City
Inquiries: Kamaishi City Industrial Promotion Department Commerce and Tourism Division
Phone number 0193-22-2111
FAX number 0193-22-5003
Website: https://www.city.kamaishi.iwate.jp/docs/2018122600068/
Other: Parking: Yes
Toilet: Closed during winter

Highlights
[Summer] Azalea early to mid-June

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stupa

This is an Indo-Sri Lankan Western-style pagoda that enshrines the ashes of Buddha, a gift from the Kelaniya Vihara in the Republic of Sri Lanka. Inside, there is a pagoda containing Buddha's relics and a hall dedicated to the founders of each sect of Buddhism.

Kamaishi City

Coast

History / Culture Shrines / Temples

Kamaishi Bay

Kamaishi Bay is located in the center of Sanriku Fukko National Park, surrounded by Cape Mada to the north and Ozaki Peninsula to the south. In addition to the beautiful ria coastline, you can also enjoy the beautiful contrast between the autumn leaves and the sea in autumn.

Kamaishi City

Coast

Nature / Scenery

Mihokozaki

Located at the tip of the Hakozaki Peninsula, you can see Yamada Bay from Otsuchi Bay to the north, and Kamaishi Bay from Sankanjima to the south. On the south side is Senjojiki, which is made up of gigantic, strangely shaped granite rocks. It is a walking course with information boards.

Kamaishi City

Coast

Nature / Scenery