Kesen'numa is at the most northeastern point of Miyagi. It is the southern entrance to Rikuchu- kaigan National Park.
Kesen'numa is at the most northeastern point of
Miyagi. It is the southern entrance to Rikuchu-
kaigan National Park, which stretches down to the
Pacific coast of Iwate. The saw-toothed coastline
is full of inlets and promontories, which form
natural ports. The splendor of the coastline as a
whole has makes it one of Miyagi's top spots for
beauty.
At Iwai-zaki Point, the rocks
have been worn away over the years by rough
wavesthat crash against the rocks producing spray
from between the gaps. This scene of seawater
being blown against rocks has been designated a
natural monument. The height of the seawater that
splashes up often reaches over 10 meters.
O-shima Island in Kesen'numa Bay is a small island
just 22 km in circumference, but from its 235 m
high Mt. Kame-yama, you can see a magnificent view
of the Rikuchu-kaigan Coast as well as Kinka-san
Islet.
Kesen'numa is one of the big
fishing ports scattered along the Sanriku Coast. A
large variety of fish are brought into port,
including bonito, tuna, and Pacific saury. This
area also boasts the largest landing of sharks in
Japan. Sample this fresh seafood at any of the
fine restaurants you will find wherever you go in
town.