Kita-Yamazaki
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Witness breathtaking views of 200m-high cliffs! Be awestruck by the majestic nature and dynamic coastline!
Highlights
- 200m-high cliffs
- Unique rock formations and sea caves
- Dynamic coastline
- Diverse scenery
- Special A rating in the Japan National Tourist Organization's nationwide assessment
Basic Information
- Address
- Kita-yama 129-10, Tanohata Village, Shimohei District, Iwate Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Iwate
- Access
- By Car: National Route 45 → Iwate Prefectural Route 44 Iwaizumi-Hiiga-Futai Line → Kita-Yamazaki Observatory (parking available) By Sanriku Railway Rias Line: Take the Futai Village bus "Kurosaki Line" from Futai Station to the Kita-Yamazaki Observatory. Take a sightseeing taxi from Tanohata Station to Kita-Yamazaki Observatory. Take a sightseeing boat, "Kita-Yamazaki Cliff Cruise," from Shima-koshi Fishing Port (8-minute walk from Shima-koshi Station on the Sanriku Railway Rias Line) for a sea view. Sappā-sen Adventures (reservations required) from Roga Fishing Port (15-minute walk from Tanohata Station on the Sanriku Railway Rias Line). Show route
- Op.Hours
- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Cld.Days
- Year-end and New Year holidays
- Fee
- Free
- INFO
- Parking is available. For those arriving by train or other public transportation, please contact the Tanohata Village Tourism Information Center.
Overview
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