Get Swamped! Kesennuma Sightseeing Rally

A digital stamp rally where you explore with a paper map in hand.

"Get Swamped! Kesennuma Sightseeing Rally" is a digital stamp rally that you can enjoy using the Kesennuma Crewship app.

Participation requires the "Kesennuma Crewship App" and a "paper map."

Choose your favorite course from three different options and take on the challenge!

List of locations where rally maps can be obtained (in no particular order)*Distribution is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

[Tourism-related facilities]
Kesennuma City Tourism Service Center (Kesennuma City Tourism Association), Kesennuma City Tourism Division, Kesennuma City Fisheries Information Center, Squareship (Kesennuma City Town, People, and Work Exchange Plaza), Sightseeing Cruise Waiting Area, Kesennuma City Great East Japan Earthquake Memorial and Transmission Hall, Kesennuma City Rias Ark Museum, Morland Motoyoshi, Michi-no-Eki Otani Kaigan, Oshima Welcome Terminal, Karakuwa Peninsula Visitor Center, Hanzo Rest House, KNEWS, Kameyama Terrace 360°-Kesennuma Oshima-, Iwaizaki Salt Making Experience Center, Kesennuma City Shishiori Gold Mine Museum, JR Kesennuma Station

【hotel】
Isomura Inn, Onabeya Honkan, CAMELLIA Kesennuma Oshima, Karakuwa Goten Tsunakan, Kesennuma Central Hotel Matsuken, Kesennuma Plaza Hotel, Kesennuma Park Hotel, Sunmarine Kesennuma Hotel Kanyo, Hotel Pearl City Kesennuma, Hotel Ikkeikaku, Kesennuma Oshima Ryokan Meikaiso, Kyukamura Kesennuma Oshima

[Restaurants]
BLACK TIDE BREWING, cafe RST, Shinmeizaki Fukufuku, cafe Espoir, Anchor Coffee Mother Port Store, Anchor Coffee Uchiwan Store, BRUNCH, DINING BAR HALU, nine one, Bar PRISM, TEN(T), Warung Mahal, Kesennuma Ichiba Sushi, Kaisenryori Ajikura, Hamanasu Marine Museum Hidamari Restaurant, Mutton Farm, Minato no Touya, Yamayo Shokudo, Yu Sushi Bypass Store, Rias Kitchen, Otani Kaigan Restaurant Umikoko, Kamage Udon Danpei, Kesennuma Asahi Sushi Main Store, Seasonal Cuisine & Dining Hama no Ie, Izakaya Tasuku, Minatomachi Restaurant Sen, Shiki Sansan Narutsuki, Daini Shokuchi Kaigisho, Chuka-ya Kaika, Tsurukame no Yu & Tsurukame Shokudo, Kanae & Saikichi, Tempura Maruko, Kitakatsu Maguroya Umi no Ichi Store, Washoku Kirazu, Sushi-dokoro Endo, Miyato, Odazumakko, Karaya, Shokujidokoro Ryumai

[Merchandise/Souvenir Shop]
Kesennuma Fish Market, Blue Sky Market Kesennuma, Hoyaboya Shop, Green Island Oshima, SHARKS, Tsukudani Workshop Kei, Yokotaya Honten Umi no Ichi Store, Yokotaya Honten Yokamachi Store, Yamacho Onodera Shoten, Kani Monogatari, Kanesen Kamaboko Store, Sugatoyo Sake Shop, Okashi Tsukasa Isamiya, Okoshi Shoten, Takeyama Rice Shop, Ono Ken Shoten, Otokoyama Honten Uomachi Store, Kakuboshi, YAMAUCHI, Marukou, Koyama Confectionery

[Others]
Sanriku Expressway Motoyoshi Parking Area, Radio Kesennuma, Kesennuma Regional Development Office

You can also download the map from here!

Get Swamped! Kesennuma Sightseeing Rally - Front Page
Get Swamped! Kesennuma Sightseeing Rally - Map Side
Get Swamped! Kesennuma Sightseeing Rally - "Learn All About It" Side
Get Swamped! Kesennuma Sightseeing Rally - "The Charm of Food" Section
Get Swamped! Kesennuma Sightseeing Rally - Back Side

How to play / Spot details (Tap to go to details)

There's a great deal available in Miyagi Prefecture if you rent a car to get around!

*Tap to access the special page

how to play

①First, download the Kesennuma Crew Card app!

The Kesennuma City tourism app, "Kesennuma Crew Card App," is a convenient app for finding tourist information in the city! You can earn points by dining and shopping at over 100 participating stores in the city.
*There are no joining or annual fees.

After downloading, please enter your information to complete your membership registration.
*If you are already a member, you do not need to register again.
*Please note that if you do not enter your address, you will not be eligible for the lottery.

To download the Kesennuma Crew Card App, clickCLICK HERE＞From!

②Participate in the stamp rally

Go to Campaign → Stamp Rally → Get Hooked! Kesennuma Stamp Rally. Tap "Participate" → Tap "Tap Here" to start the stamp rally!

*Please turn on the "Camera" and "Location" permissions while using the app.

Achievement rewards

Those who complete each course will receive a reward!
・Beginner level achieved (collect stamps from all 6 spots): One of the following: Hoyaboya sticker (3 types in total) or Kameyama postcard illustrated by Shigeo Yamamoto
- Intermediate level achieved (get stamps from 2 out of 1 spots): One of two types of Hoyaboya acrylic keychains　*The Kesennuma Crewship tote bag offer has ended.
- Advanced level achieved (getting stamps from 3 out of 5 spots): A 5000 yen coupon usable at Crewship member stores (10 winners selected by lottery)
If you complete all three courses mentioned above...
One lucky winner will receive a choice of luxurious prizes!
① Kesennuma Brewers Table (store tour + Japanese or Western dinner) for 2 people
② HAPPINESS CRUISE (Private cruise in Kesennuma Bay) for 2 people

Once you complete each course, a coupon will be issued within the app. Show the coupon to the staff to receive your rewards!
*Beginner and intermediate level bonuses will be given at the pick-up location. (While supplies last).
The rewards for completing all courses in the advanced category are automatically applied.
If you would like to receive your benefits on Wednesday, please contact the Regional Strategy Association at 0226-25-7115.

[Benefit Redemption Period]
October 2026, 9 (Tuesday) - March 15, 2027 (Sunday)

Location to receive the reward

Place

Kesennuma City Tourist Service Center

Address

7-13, Kesennuma Fish Market, Kesennuma "Umi no Ichi" 2F

TEL

0226-22-4560
*Reservations for exchange cannot be made over the phone.

Business hours

9:00~ 17:00
*Closed on Wednesdays

Points to note

・Any accidents or injuries that occur during the activity are at your own risk. Please be mindful of your surroundings and enjoy the activity.
・You can only participate once per Kesennuma Crew Card app.
- Rewards for achieving each course can only be claimed once.
・The special offer will end once supplies run out.
Please note that the bonus items cannot be given after the designated redemption period has passed.
Winners of the 5000 yen coupon and the grand prize for completing all courses will be notified by email.
Reselling or listing/selling bonus items on auction sites, etc., is prohibited.

Q&A for when you're in trouble

Q: I can't install the Kesennuma Crew Card app properly.
A: Do you have enough free space on your smartphone?

Q: I can't read the QR code on the Kesennuma Crew Card app/the camera won't start
A: Have you set "Turn on location information while using the app"? The stamp rally uses the GPS function, so if this setting is turned off, it may not start properly.
Also, if "Turn on camera use" is not set, the screen will go black and reading will be impossible.

Q: The app freezes when I open it.
A: First, please check your Wi-Fi connection. If you are connected to a free Wi-Fi connection, the communication status may be unstable. Depending on the model you are using, the app may occasionally freeze. If this happens, please contact the Crewship Office.

Contact Us

Kesennuma Crewship Office (General Incorporated Association Kesennuma Regional Strategy)
0226-25-7115

Business hours

9:00 ~ 17:00

Closed days

Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays

Beginner Spot

① Kesennuma "Sea Market"

Spot information

This is a tourist hub packed with the charm of Kesennuma's sea! It features the Shark Museum, Japan's only shark museum, a tourist service center that serves as your travel base, restaurants where you can enjoy fresh seafood, and shops selling local specialties. It's recommended to stop by at the beginning or end of your trip.

Address

7-13 Uoichiba-mae, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture [View on Google Maps]

Business hours

8:00 ~ 17:00

② Inner bay area (in front of KNEWS)

Spot information

This inland bay area has been reborn while retaining the charm of a former port town. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the town, feeling the sea breeze, while gazing at the calm sea stretching out before you, relaxing at a cafe, peeking into a local radio recording studio, or browsing shops such as fishmongers, traditional sake breweries, and souvenir shops.

Address

(KNEWS) 3-2-5 Minamimachi, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture[View on Google Maps]

Business hours

(KNEWS) 10:00-16:00

Closed days

(KNEWS) Tuesday

TEL

(KNEWS) 090-3238-9050

③ Michi-no-Eki Otani Kaigan

Spot information

This roadside station boasts a spectacular location overlooking a large beach. It's perfect for a break during your drive, and also recommended for purchasing souvenirs from Kesennuma. You can relax and enjoy soft-serve ice cream or cafe menu items while gazing at the blue sea stretching out before you. There's also a food court where you can enjoy fresh local seafood.

Address

9 Mishima, Motoyoshi-cho, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture[View on Google Maps]

Business hours

9:00 ~ 18:00

Closed days

New Year's holiday (12/31~1/2)

TEL

0226-44-3180

④ Kesennuma Fish Market

Spot information

Located just below the Kesennuma Plaza Hotel, this shopping spot offers fresh seafood and souvenirs. You can enjoy seasonal seafood, and also savor the bounty of the sea at the attached restaurant.

Address

2nd Floor, 2-13 Minatomachi, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture 988-0021[View on Google Maps]

Business hours

8:00 ~ 17:00

Closed days

None

⑤ Kesennuma Oshima Welcome Terminal

Spot information

Located at the gateway to Oshima Island, surrounded by beautiful nature, this tourist information and exchange facility offers a place to gather tourist information and enjoy a peaceful moment on the terrace overlooking Urahama Bay. The adjacent commercial facility, "Nomoriumi," offers cafes and fish shops where you can savor gourmet food made with seasonal local ingredients, making it perfect for lunch or a break.

Address

151-2 Urahama, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture[View on Google Maps]

Business hours

9:00 ~ 17:00

Closed days

There will be temporary closures during the New Year holidays and for facility maintenance.

TEL

0226-28-9253

⑥ Kameyama Terrace 360° - Kesennuma Oshima -

Spot information

Mount Kameyama, the symbol of Kesennuma Oshima, now features a monorail leading to the summit and the "Kameyama Terrace 360°." As the name suggests, a 360-degree panoramic view and stunning scenery of the beautiful ria coastline await you. Be sure to visit!

Address

Kameyama 2, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture[View on Google Maps]

Business hours

8:30 ~ 16:30

Closed days

Closed on regular days. Please check the official website.https://kameyama360.jp/）

Intermediate-level spots

①Giant pot/Half-sized pot

Spot information

Standing approximately 16 meters tall at the tip of the Karakuwa Peninsula is a marble pillar. It was named "Oriishi" (meaning "broken stone") because its tip broke off during the Meiji Sanriku Tsunami. Nearby is the Hanzo Rest House, where you can enjoy dishes made with ingredients from Karakuwa, allowing you to relax and unwind. Enjoy the awe-inspiring beauty of this natural formation. (You can get a stamp at either the Kyogama Parking Lot or the Hanzo Rest House.)

Address

(Kogama Parking Lot) 313 Naka, Karakuwa-cho, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture[View on Google Maps]
(Half-built Rest House) 264-2 Konagane, Karakuwa-cho, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture[View on Google Maps]

Business hours

(Half-built Rest House) 9:30 AM - 16:30 PM

Closed days

(Half-built rest house) Tuesday

TEL

(Half-built Rest House) 0226-25-8430

② Tanakahama

Spot information

This sandy beach is located next to Oda Beach. At sunrise and during the evening magic hour, the horizon glows beautifully, creating a romantic atmosphere. It's a popular spot for a short stroll and has even been used as a filming location for dramas. (Please note that swimming is prohibited in this area due to rip currents.)

Address

(Tanakahama Parking Lot) 16 Sotohata, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture[View on Google Maps]

③ Shinmeizaki

Spot information

This cape overlooks Kesennuma Bay. It's a great spot to stroll around, enjoying the sea breeze while watching ships anchored in the calm waters. It's one of three capes (Hachigasaki, Kashiwazaki, and Shinmeizaki) that jut out into Kesennuma Bay, and these capes are likened to a three-legged vessel called a "kanae," hence the name "Kanaegaura." You can find the "Isuzu Shrine," where people pray for safe voyages, a "standing Ebisu statue" holding a bonito instead of a sea bream, and the vermilion "Ukimido" (floating pavilion).

Address

2-6-7 Uomachi, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture[View on Google Maps]

④ Anba Mountain

Spot information

This 239-meter-high mountain offers panoramic views of Kesennuma Bay and the city. Its name originates from the practice of "praying for safe voyages and abundant catches." The view from here is almost always used in videos introducing Kesennuma. In keeping with the ancient Chinese concept of "feng shui," where overlapping mountain ranges were called "dragon veins," Anbayama Park, designed to resemble a dragon, has been developed at the 5th station of the mountain, and two dragons greet visitors at the park's entrance.

Address

Machiura, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture (Mid-slope parking lot)[View on Google Maps]

⑤ Ryumaizaki (Otohime Cave)

Spot information

Located at Ryumaizaki, the southernmost point of Oshima Island, Otohime-iwaya is a mysterious sea cave formed by sea erosion. Legend has it that long ago, a beautiful princess who drifted ashore in a small boat met a local young man, fell in love, and lived together in this cave.

Address

(Otohime Cave) Yokonuma, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture[View on Google Maps]
(Ryūmaizaki First Parking Lot) 325 Yokonuma, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture[View on Google Maps]

Business hours

(Ryūmaizaki First Parking Lot) 24 hours *Free

⑥ Kameyama Terrace 360° - Kesennuma Oshima -

Spot information

Mount Kameyama, the symbol of Kesennuma Oshima, now features a monorail leading to the summit and the "Kameyama Terrace 360°." As the name suggests, a 360-degree panoramic view and stunning scenery of the beautiful ria coastline await you. Be sure to visit!

Address

Kameyama 2, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture[View on Google Maps]

Business hours

8:30 ~ 16:30

Closed days

Closed on regular days. Please check the official website.https://kameyama360.jp/）

Advanced Spots

① Monument marking the birthplace of refrigerators

Spot information

In 1920, a refrigerator was installed on this site by businessman Ihei Kuzuhara. This was one of Japan's earliest full-fledged seafood freezing facilities and was a groundbreaking event. Next to the monument is a detailed explanatory sign with illustrations, which is popular for its easy-to-understand explanation. Today, the fact that we can eat fresh and delicious fish is due to the various stories of this port town. After learning about the history of this port town here, you can explore the area where fishmongers, ice vendors, and wholesalers gathered.
Exploring the surrounding area is also a good idea.

Address

4-2-18 Minamimachi, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture[View on Google Maps]

② Kesennuma City Rias Ark Museum

Spot information

This museum features permanent exhibitions of historical and folk materials themed around local food, as well as artwork by artists associated with the Tohoku and Hokkaido regions, and records of the Great East Japan Earthquake. By learning about the region's background here, you'll be able to appreciate what you see, eat, and feel in Kesennuma even more deeply! Located on a hill, the museum is popular for its observation room with views and its restaurant that uses local ingredients.

Address

138-5 Akaiwa Makizawa, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture[View on Google Maps]

Business hours

9:30 ~ 17:00

Closed days

Mondays, Tuesdays, the day after a public holiday (excluding Saturdays and Sundays), and the day after a public holiday on a Monday (the Wednesday of the same week).

TEL

0226-24-1611

③ Keisenma Oshima Shrine

Spot information

Kesema Oshima Shrine, a prestigious and ancient shrine listed in the Engishiki (ancient Japanese legal code), is one of the oldest shrines in the Tohoku region, boasting a history of over 1300 years. It has long been revered as a deity of business prosperity, bountiful harvests, abundant fishing, and safe voyages. The large guardian lion-dogs in front of the main hall are called "Nade Komainu" (stroking lion-dogs), and it is said that stroking the same part of the lion-dog as the part of your body that is ailing will bring good fortune. These lion-dogs are imposing yet somehow endearing. Be sure to stroke them!
please look.

Address

Kameyama 1, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture[View on Google Maps]

TEL

0226-28-2966

④ Iwaizaki

Spot information

This scenic spot offers breathtaking views of seawater gushing from cracks in the limestone rocks, eroded over many years, as well as the "Dragon Pine," a symbol of Iwaizaki's restoration. It's also a popular spot for children to play on the shore. Visitors can even experience the traditional salt-making process, which was once presented to the Date lords.

Address

(Iwaizaki) Iwaizaki, Namiji, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture[View on Google Maps]
(Salt Making Experience Center) 3-2 Iwaizaki, Namiji, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture[View on Google Maps]

Business hours

(Salt-making experience center) 9:00 AM - 16:00 PM

Closed days

(Salt-making experience center) Irregular closing days

TEL

(Salt-making experience center) 0226-27-5410

⑤ Kameyama Terrace 360° - Kesennuma Oshima -

Spot information

Mount Kameyama, the symbol of Kesennuma Oshima, now features a monorail leading to the summit and the "Kameyama Terrace 360°." As the name suggests, a 360-degree panoramic view and stunning scenery of the beautiful ria coastline await you. Be sure to visit!

Address

Kameyama 2, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture[View on Google Maps]

Business hours

8:30 ~ 16:30

Closed days

Closed on regular days. Please check the official website.https://kameyama360.jp/）