Sennin Pass

Kamaishi City

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This is a deep green mountain pass on Route 283, on the border with Tono City. A monument to Kenji Miyazawa's poems is located in the plaza at the Kamaishi exit of the Sennin Tunnel. Also, the famous water "Sennin Himizu" is produced here.

residence/location: 〒026-0055 Koshi-cho, Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture
Inquiries: Kamaishi City Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division
TEL.0193-22-2111
FAX.0193-22-2762
Website: https://www.city.kamaishi.iwate.jp/docs/2015102700039/
Other: 【access】
Route 1: Shin-Hanamaki Station → [100 minutes by conventional line] Rikuchu Ohashi Station → [3 minutes by taxi] Sennin Pass
Route 2: Tono IC → [40 minutes by car] Sennin Pass

Autumn leaves information

Season: Late October to early November
Features: The Kamaishi side of the old road is in loop form, which gives a sense of the depth of the mountain.
Parking: Parking lot on the Kamaishi side of the Sennin Tunnel, Route 283 (old road)

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Sennin’s secret water

This is the first non-heat treated natural mineral water permitted in Japan. It is weakly alkaline, close to biological water, and is gentle on the body. In recent years, it has also been used as a raw material for lotions.

Kamaishi City

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Row of cherry blossom trees in Hongo, Totancho

In the spring of 1930, 2,800 cherry blossom trees were planted in the Karatan area, as a wish for the reconstruction of the former Totan Village, which was severely damaged by the Sanriku Tsunami in 1930, and as a blessing for the birth of the current Emperor in the same year. It was done. The main attraction is the row of cherry blossom trees in Hongo, and during the Amaterasu Miso Shrine Festival held once every three years, a procession of feudal lords parades under the cherry blossoms.

Kamaishi City

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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

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