Sagakei Gorge
Along with Yabakei Gorge in Oita Prefecture and Geibikei Gorge in Iwate Prefecture, Sagakei Gorge is counted as one of Japan’s three great gorges. The gorge spans 2km from Murohama to Kayanosaki on the peninsula jutting out from the southernmost tip of Miyato-jima. The 20-40m sea cliffs, eroded by the surging waves and weather over a long period of time, are truly a mystery of nature. In contrast to the feminine grace of Matsushima Bay, Sagakei Gorge's masculine continuous rough and wild scenery inevitably stirs a sense of adventure. There are two ways of fully enjoying the true charm of Sagakei Gorge. The first is to stroll along the walking course established by Ohama; the second is by pleasure boat, on which you can view the scenery from the sea. Each offers a different flavor of the area, allowing you to enjoy the superb scenery of Sagakei Gorge.
More Information about Sagakei Gorge
Street address
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On foot:
Miyato, Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi (south-east)
sightseeing cruise boarding point:
5-1 Kawahara, Miyato, Higashimatsushima City (Inside Selco Home Aomina)
Access
- Approximately 12 minutes from Nobiru Station by taxi
Opening Hours
- Boats operate as needed between 8:45 and 16:00
(October to March until 15:00)
Closed
- None (Operation may be suspended due to weather. Please inquire in advance.)
Best season
- All year
Point
- If you want to enjoy the true charm of Sagakei Gorge, the best view is from the sea on the sightseeing cruise, where you can see the rock faces close-up.
Spots around
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Otaka-Mori
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Jozenji-dori Ave.
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Sendai 3/11 Memorial Community Center
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Matsushima Islands Area
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Oshu Kaido Street Umen Bansho (Shiroishi Umen)
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Osaki Hachimangu Shrine
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Shiogama Shrine/Shiwahiko Shrine
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Downtown Sendai City
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Zuihoden Mausoleum
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Accommodation in Oku-Matsushima
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Akiu Onsenkyo Hot Springs (Akiu Otaki Falls, Rairai-kyo Gorge)
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The Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery
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Tsukihama Public Beach (Fishing Experience)
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Sendai Station
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Johgi Nyorai
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Kirin Brewery Sendai
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Sendai Mediatheque
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Akiu Kogei no Sato (Akiu Craft Park)
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Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
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Shiroishi Castle / Sumaru Yashiki (House)
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Matsushima Sightseeing Cruise
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Ishinomori Manga Museum
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Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market
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Hitome Senbonzakura (1,000 Sakura trees at a glance)
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Kataribe taxi
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SENDAI Tourist Information Desk
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Sushitetsu
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Sendai Station
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Ruins of the Great
East Japan Earthquake:
Sendai Arahama Elementary
School -
Discovery Center
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Matsushima Islands Area
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Kokubuncho Yokocho (Alleyways of Kokubuncho District)
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Naruko Onsen Hot Springs
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Abe Kamaboko-ten Main Store - Specialists in Kamaboko (steamed seasoned fish paste)
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Urakasumi Sake Brewery
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Loople Sendai
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Sendai Daikannon
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Zao Okama crater lake
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Yunushi Ichijo Ryokan
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Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium/Mitsui Outlet Park
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Sendai City Museum
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Zao Fox Village
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Naruko-kyo Gorge
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Site of Sendai Castle
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Miyagi Zao Tour of Juhyo, Ice Monster
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Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)
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Yajiro Kokeshi Village