Along the deep azure waters of the Sanriku coast lies a breathtaking panorama.
One is Kitayamazaki, and the other is Unosu Cliff.
Both evoke a profound sense of the earth’s dignity and grandeur. Towering cliffs rising 200 meters (approx. 656 feet)stretch endlessly, overwhelming visitors yet holding within them a mysterious stillness.

Sharp rock faces pierce the sky, white waves crash relentlessly below, and the green of the pines offers a vivid contrast.
So serene, so majestic, these sights leave people utterly speechless.

Each cliff is a miraculous natural masterpiece nurtured by the Sanriku region, a landscape that seeps deeply into the soul.

Getting there: About 25 minutes by car from Tanohata-Kita IC on the Sanriku Coastal Road to Kitayamazaki.

About 20 minutes by car from Tanohata-Kita IC to Unosu Cliff.

Photographed: May 1, 2025, 4:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Temperature: 5°C (41°F)

Text/ Kenji Sakamoto
Photo/ Kenji Sakamoto
Translation/ Yumiko Sushitani