Kitayamazaki

Japanese: 北山崎 - きたやまざき

This is one of the scenic spots in Sanriku Fukko National Park (formerly Rikuchu Kaigan National Park) in northeastern Iwate Prefecture. For about eight kilometers from Kurosaki in Fudai Village, Shimohei County to Bentenzaki in Tanohata Village, there are sea cliffs, caves, and huge rocks reaching up to 200 meters, and the area is known as the "Alps of the Sea." On top of the cliffs, you can see red pine forests as well as colonies of white rhododendrons. Pleasure boats also operate from Shimanokoshi Port, allowing you to explore some of Japan's best open sea scenery.

[Tadashi Kawamoto]

[Reference item] | Sanriku Fukko National Park

Kitayamazaki
One of the most scenic spots in Sanriku Fukko National Park (formerly Rikuchu Kaigan National Park). The 200m high sea cliffs, caves, and giant rocks are known as the "Alps of the Sea." Tanohata Village, Shimohei District, Iwate Prefecture © Iwate Tourism Association

Kitayamazaki

Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

Japanese:

岩手県北東部、三陸復興国立公園（旧、陸中海岸国立公園）の景勝地の一つ。下閉伊(しもへい)郡普代村(ふだいむら)黒崎から田野畑村(たのはたむら)弁天崎までの約8キロメートルは、200メートルに達する海食崖(がい)や洞門、巨岩が続き、「海のアルプス」と称される。断崖上にはアカマツ林のほかシロバナシャクナゲの群落もみられる。島越(しまのこし)港からは遊覧船も就航し、日本屈指の外洋景観を探勝できる。

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[参照項目] | 三陸復興国立公園

北山崎

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