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Experience Seaside Living in a Small Town Surrounded by Nature

Oshika Peninsula, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi

Area Highlights

Blessed with stunning scenery and abundant marine resources, the Oshika Peninsula juts out into the Pacific Ocean in northeastern Miyagi Prefecture. The area around Mount Kinka, at the peninsula’s tip, is one of the world’s three largest fishing grounds, boasting a diverse array of seafood. Its intricate, rias-style coastline supports the cultivation of oysters, wakame seaweed, ascidians, and various fish, as well as provides a habitat for wild game like Japanese deer. Visitors can immerse themselves in a coastal lifestyle that makes the most of nature's bounty.

Access

From Sendai Station to Ishinomaki Station on the JR Senseki Line (1 hour and 20 minutes)
From Ishinomaki Station to Watanoha Station on the JR Ishinomaki Line (10 minutes)

Contact

Hamanone

Recommended Accommodation

Momonoura Village

This accommodation and training facility is nestled in the picturesque Momonoura village, surrounded by mountains and sea. Facility users can choose to stay in the main house, which features a shared kitchen, toilet, and bathroom facilities, two tiny houses, or a tent site. Guests primarily self-cater their meals. The facility also provides numerous hands-on programs year-round, allowing users to deepen their understanding of the sea and mountains.

  • Address :

    17 Utoki, Momonoura, Ishinomaki-shi, Miyagi Prefecture

  • Telephone Number :

    +81 (0)225-25-6870

  • Telephone Languages :

    Japanese, English

  • Access :

    From JR Ishinomaki Station, take the Miyagi Kotsu Bus Ayukawa Line to Oginohama Shogakko-mae bus stop (33 minutes), then walk for 3 minutes

  • Check-in :

    3:00 p.m.

  • Check-out :

    10:00 a.m.

  • Rates :

    Main house: From ¥4,500, Tiny house: From ¥19,000 for one building, Tent site: From ¥3,000

  • Accepted Credit Cards :

    None

  • Bedroom :

    Main house for up to 9 persons, Tiny house for up to 4 persons, lockable, Japanese futons and Western beds (depends on room)

  • Bathroom :

    Lockable bathroom available, bathtub available (from check-in until check-out)

  • Toilet :

    Western style

  • Meals :

    Not available

  • Wi-Fi :

    Available

Recommended Accommodation

Active Life -YADO-

This cozy guesthouse, situated at the tip of the Oshika Peninsula, offers guests the opportunity to learn about the environment based on the “three E’s”: earth, enjoyment, and experiences. Choose from 2 double rooms, 2 twin rooms, and 4 mixed-gender dormitories that sleep up to 3 people each.

  • Address :

    47-1 Hamasonenoichi, Watanoha, Ishinomaki-shi, Miyagi Prefecture

  • Telephone Number :

    +81 (0)225-98-4118

  • Telephone Languages :

    Japanese, English

  • Access :

    A 20-minute walk from JR Watanoha Station

  • Check-in :

    5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

  • Check-out :

    10:00 a.m.

  • Rates :

    Dormitory: From ¥4,300 per person, Twin/Double room: From ¥4,800 per person (based on 2 persons per room)

  • Accepted Credit Cards :

    VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

  • Bedroom :

    Private rooms for up to 2 persons, lockable, Western beds

  • Bathroom :

    No bathtub, lockable shower available (from check-in until check-out)

  • Toilet :

    Available

  • Meals :

    Not available (self-catering in shared kitchen available until 11:00 p.m.)

  • Wi-Fi :

    Available

Recommended Restaurant

Hamaguridou

This restaurant, located on the same site as the ‘Takami’ lodging facility on Hamagurihama Beach, offers a reserved “beach lunch" for adults at just ¥2,200. In addition to seafood, the menu features various wild game, such as Japanese deer, the population of which has been rapidly increasing in recent years. During cafe hours, visitors can enjoy homemade snacks, drinks, and a light set meal.

  • Address :

    18 Hamagurihama, Momonoura, Ishinomaki-shi, Miyagi Prefecture

  • Telephone Number :

    +81 (0)225-90-2909

  • Telephone Languages :

    Japanese, English

  • Access :

    From JR Ishinomaki Station, take the Miyagi Kotsu Bus Aikawa Line to Hamagurihama bus stop (26 minutes), then walk for 3 minutes

  • Opening Hours :

    11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (reservations required. Cafe open from 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.)

  • Closed :

    Check the calendar on Instagram

  • Cuisine :

    Local cuisine, Cafe

  • Foreign Language Menu :

    Available

  • Accepted Credit Cards :

    VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

Recommended Restaurant

IMAMURA

This restaurant offers creative cuisine that emphasizes relationships with local producers. Dishes are served in a course format and feature rare ingredients not typically found in regular markets. Breaking free from the confines of traditional Japanese cuisine, these unique dishes are both delicious and visually appealing. The stylish, self-designed interior of the restaurant is also noteworthy.

  • Address :

    2-7-2 Chuo, Ishinomaki-shi, Miyagi Prefecture

  • Telephone Number :

    +81 (0)225-90-3739

  • Telephone Languages :

    Japanese, English

  • Access :

    An 8-minute walk from JR Ishinomaki Station

  • Opening Hours :

    6:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.

  • Closed :

    Sundays, national holidays

  • Cuisine :

    Japanese cuisine, Creative cuisine

  • Foreign Language Menu :

    Available

  • Accepted Credit Cards :

    VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

Recommended Experience

Coastal Life Experience (Fishing, Hunting, Forestry)

This plan offers guests the chance to stay at ‘Hamaguri-do Takami’ lodge, where they can experience coastal life alongside the staff. Immerse yourself in nature through activities such as fishing, hunting, and forestry. Additionally, guests can enjoy fishing on the owner's boat, learn how to fillet fish, and create dishes using freshly caught ingredients from the sea.

  • Address :

    18 Hamagurihama, Momonoura, Ishinomaki-shi, Miyagi Prefecture

  • Telephone Number :

    +81 (0)225-90-2909

  • Telephone Languages :

    Japanese, English

  • Access :

    From JR Ishinomaki Station, take the Miyagi Kotsu Bus Ayukawa Line to Hamagurihama bus stop (26 minutes), then walk for 5 minutes

  • Duration :

    2 days and 1 night

  • Fee :

    Fishing experience: ¥5,000 per person (for 2–5 persons). For hunting and forestry experiences, please inquire.

  • Languages Supported :

    Japanese, English

  • Accepted Credit Cards :

    VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

Recommended Experience

Rias Coast Cove Water Sport Experience

This nature experience-based tour at Hamagurihama Beach on the Oshika Peninsula offers participants the chance to try stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) from June to September and Canadian canoeing from October to May. Experience the stunning beauty of the Rias-style coastal coves set against the deep blue sea.

  • Meeting Place :

    Near Hamagurihama Fishing Port, Hamagurihama, Momonoura, Ishinomaki-shi, Miyagi Prefecture (see map on website)

  • Telephone Number :

    +81 (80)3519-5919 (Contact: Miyagi)

  • Telephone Languages :

    Japanese, English

  • Access :

    From JR Ishinomaki Station, take the Miyagi Kotsu Bus Ayukawa Line to Hamagurihama bus stop (26 minutes), then walk for 5 minutes

  • Duration :

    2 hours and 30 minutes – 3 hours

  • Fee :

    SUP: From ¥8,250. Canoeing: From ¥7,150

  • Languages Supported :

    Japanese, English

  • Accepted Credit Cards :

    None

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