Matsushima Umanose — Attraction in Rifu

Very beautiful place with a nice view over the bay.

We took the train from Sendai Station to Rikuzen-Hamada Station, which takes about 35 minutes. We then walked the rest branching off of the big road next to the station as soon as we could (Google Maps first gave as a walking route along that big road). The walk through the forest is very nice, the trees provided very needed shadow on this hot summer day.

We encountered a few other people on the way but most of the time we were completely alone.

There is a little bit of parking at the entrance, so if you have a car, you can drive very close. The last bit is a little hike down to the water and then across the natural bridge.

There are a few similar structures in the vicinity as well but this is the biggest one, at least of those...

Great scenic place to visit and take a stroll around. Come with a good pair of walking shoes if you intend to explore the place. You will be rewarded with great scenery, lovely environment and connection with nature, sniff the fresh smell of oysters at certain spots, and simply soak in the sun with the wind blowing through your hair. The place is lined with oysters all along its beautiful coastline, and if you glaze into the distance, you can catch the oyster farms out in the ocean. Enjoy nature and...

What a Stunning place you MUST go... The Best way to go is from Rikuzen - Hamada Station. Then take about 26mins walking to go there... Along the way ... You will see many beautiful scenery. And the Matsushima Umanose is the Best and Stunning View .. You will see God's anywhere thru the...