Okama & Hanzo (Karakuwa)
In Japanese: 巨釜・半造
Rugged ria coast on the Karakuwa Peninsula, linked by a cliff-top path. At Okama, the 16 m marble pillar Oreishi rises from the sea; at Hanzo, waves pour through the hole in Tunnel Rock.
Sanriku Fukko National Park
Nearby
- Kesennuma Earthquake Memorial Museum ≈ 30 min by car
- Goishi Coast ≈ 35 min by car
- Iwate Tsunami Memorial and Takata-Matsubara ≈ 35 min by car
- Minamisanriku Memorial Park ≈ 1 h 10 min by car
- Geibikei Gorge Boat Ride ≈ 1 h 20 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 30 min by car from JR Kesennuma Sta. (weekday-only Misaki Line bus to Ogama-Hanzo-iriguchi, then about 20 min walk)
Easier with a tour or car - Good to know
- Hanzo Rest House café 9:30–16:30, closed Tuesdays
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info