Koishihama Scallop

tsunami stone

A large stone, ``Tsunami Stone,'' about 3 meters wide and 2 meters high, was found buried underground near Yoshihama Beach in Sanriku-cho, Ofunato City, where the tsunami hit during the Great East Japan Earthquake. This stone was brought from the sea during a past major tsunami and placed as a memorial, and the words ``Tsunami Memorial Stone'' are engraved on its surface. "Tsunami memorial stone, approximately 200 meters in front, near the mouth of the Yoshihama River, a glaring stone that was struck on the edge of the tsunami on March 3, 1930, weighing 8,000 kan."

Tenjinyama Park

There are two giant Higanzakura trees at the entrance to the park of Mt. Tenjin, which are designated as natural monuments by the city. During the cherry blossom viewing season, the area is crowded with many cherry blossom viewing visitors. Oyamashita Park and Goishi Beach are also in full bloom. In addition, the cherry blossoms that bloom in a straight line along the road from Nakai Bridge to Kawaguchi Bridge are an impressive sight. Best time to see: Mid-April to late April

Sanriku Railway Koishihama Station

Koishihama Station is a Sanriku Railway station located in Sanriku-cho, Ofunato City. In 2009, Koishihama Station was renamed to Koishihama Station. You can hang a scallop votive tablet to commemorate your next visit to the station.