A beautiful station building symbolizing the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake and "Onagawa Onsen Yupopo", a day-trip onsen (hot spring), are its highlights.
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Highlights
A beautiful station building symbolizing recovery from the earthquake
Designed by world-renowned architect Shigeru Ban
A striking white roof evoking the image of a seagull in flight
Panoramic views of Onagawa town from the 3rd-floor observation deck
Onagawa Onsen Yupopo, a day-trip onsen facility within the station
Take the JR Ishinomaki Line to Onagawa Station Show route
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Overview
Onagawa Station, devastated by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, was rebuilt in 2015 as a symbol of recovery. Designed by world-renowned architect Shigeru Ban, the new station building features a striking white roof that evokes the image of a seagull, the town bird, taking flight. From the 3rd-floor observation deck, you can enjoy panoramic views of Onagawa town and the Pacific Ocean. Within the station building is "Onagawa Onsen Yupopo", a day-trip onsen facility where you can relax and rejuvenate after your journey. The onsen features a low-tonicity alkaline spring of calcium-sodium chloride, known for its beneficial effects on the skin, promising a beautiful complexion.
Around Onagawa Station, you'll find commercial facilities like Sea Pal Onagawa, and sites where you can see the remnants of the earthquake. Onagawa Station offers a palpable sense of recovery from the disaster and hope for the future. Be sure to visit!