A day on the shores of Kamaishi 釜石市 の海岸

Port de kamaishi

Port of Kamaishi

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A city protected by the deity Kannon

 

Located in the north of Japan, Kamaishi is a rare pearl nestled between the mountains and the sea. Extending Sanriku Bay which combines the coasts of Iwate, Aomori and Miyagi prefectures, this small port city is not only renowned throughout the country for its steel industry, but also offers magnificent landscapes which will host the 2019 Rugby World Cup™. Discovery of some of its hidden treasures.

 

Kamaishi Daikannon

Kamaishi Daikannon

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But it is above all its unique architecture that attracts the attention of tourists.

Indeed, the base of the statue consists of a temple whose pagoda was built in the Sri Lankan Buddhist style . A small touch of originality that can also be found at the top of the statue which holds a fish in its hands. Housing the observatory, the latter reminds us that Kannon watches over the bay and brings protection and good fortune to the fishermen who work at its feet.

 

 

Practical information :

Address : 3 Chome-9-1 Odairacho, Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture 026-0002

Hours : 9am-5pm (last admission 4.30pm)

Price : adult 500yen (3€75), child 100 yen (0€75)

Access : Bus from Kamaishi JR station to Kannon Iriguchi stop

 

Statue de Kannon à Kamaishi

Statue of Kannon in Kamaishi

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Today, it is renowned for its landscapes!

Connecting the bays of Otsuchi and Yamada in the north to that of Kamaishi in the south , the Hakozaki peninsula offers a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean . With its coasts made of rock, it is therefore the perfect place for a walk by the sea. !

See also: Japan on the beach

 

La péninsule de Hakozaki

The Hakozaki Peninsula

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The Sennin Valley

 

 

Overlooking the bay, the Sennin Mountains form a valley between the towns of Kamaishi and Tono . Famous in the region for hosting the Kamaishi marathon , this valley is also very popular with the Japanese for its pretty purple colors in autumn .

See also: Culinary specialties of Iwate Prefecture

 

Vallée de Sennin

Sennin Valley

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Vallée de Sennin

Sennin Valley

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Vallée de Sennin

Sennin Valley

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Mont Goyo à Kamaishi

The valleys of Mount Goyo

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