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Sangojima, Ōfunato

#2 among attractions in Ōfunato

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Coordinates: 39°2'13"N, 141°43'38"E
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Sangojima – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sanriku Fukkō National Park, Shimofunato Shell Mound, Ōhora Shell Mound, Takonoura Shell Mound.

  • sanriku fukko national park ofunato2.5 miN
    Park

    Sanriku Fukkō National Park, Ōfunato

    64 min walk • Sanriku Fukkō National Park is a national park extending along the Sanriku Coast of Japan from Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture through Iwate Prefecture to Kesennuma in Miyagi Prefecture.

  • shimofunato shell mound rikuchu kaigan national park0.5 miW
    Archaeological site

    Shimofunato Shell Mound, Sanriku Fukkō National Park

    12 min walk • Shimofunato Shell Midden is an archaeological site consisting of a shell midden and the remains of an adjacent settlement dating from the Jōmon period, located in what is now the city of Ōfunato, Iwate Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan.

  • ohora shell mound rikuchu kaigan national park2.3 miNE
    Archaeological site

    Ōhora Shell Mound, Sanriku Fukkō National Park

    58 min walk • Ōhora shell midden is an archaeological site consisting of a Jōmon period shell midden and the remains of an adjacent settlement located in what is now the city of Ōfunato, Iwate Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. It is protected by the central government as a National Historic Site in 2001.

  • takonoura shell mound rikuchu kaigan national park0.7 miE
    Archaeological site

    Takonoura Shell Mound, Sanriku Fukkō National Park

    18 min walk • Takonoura shell midden is an archaeological site consisting of a Jōmon period shell midden and the remains of an adjacent settlement located in what is now the city of Ōfunato, Iwate Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. It has been protected by the central government as a National Historic Site since 1934.

  • goishi coast ofunato3.5 miS
    Neighbourhood

    Goishi Coast, Ōfunato

    90 min walk • The Goishi Coast is section of the coastline of the Pacific Ocean located in the city of Ōfunato, Iwate Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. It was nationally designated a Place of Scenic Beauty and a Natural Monument in 1937.

  • oofunato meng shang dian jie ofunato1.7 miN
    39°3'39"N • 141°43'16"E

    Oofunato meng shang dian jie, Ōfunato

    43 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre

  • rikuzentakata5.5 miW
    City

    Rikuzentakata

    141 min walk • One of the most iconic landmarks in Rikuzentakata is the Miracle Pine Tree, a lone pine tree that miraculously survived the devastating tsunami of 2011. This resilient tree has become a symbol of hope and resilience for the city and its people, and visiting it is a...

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Which popular attractions are close to Sangojima?

Nearby attractions include Shimofunato Shell Mound, Sanriku Fukkō National Park (12 min walk), Takonoura Shell Mound, Sanriku Fukkō National Park (18 min walk).

Where to next? Visit iwate Iwate region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Japan.

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