The southern gateway to Kesennuma, with the sea of Otani stretching out before you.

Roadside Station Otani Coast

Sightseeing 2022/05/06

The roadside station "Oya Kaigan" is located in Motoyoshi-cho, Kesennuma City, and serves as the southern entrance to Kesennuma. Before the earthquake, the roadside station kept sunfish in its aquarium, and the sunfish has become the main character of the roadside station.
The roadside station's theme is "All Kesennuma." It is stocked with a wide variety of ingredients and local products from Kesennuma, and offers a range of products that convey the charms of Kesennuma.
We will introduce you to the direct-from-producer corner, restaurant, and other features of the Otani Kaigan Roadside Station.

Direct from the farm corner

The spacious, high-ceilinged store is lined with fresh vegetables, seafood, and products made using Kesennuma marine products.

There is also a fish tank with lots of fresh fish, including some purchased directly from fishermen.

The products, all of which are based on the theme of "All Kesennuma," are Kesennuma's pride and joy.

Stationmaster's recommendation! 5 souvenirs from Otani Kaigan Roadside Station

Here are some recommended souvenirs by the stationmaster, including products with designs featuring the sunfish, the symbol of Oya Coast, and local sake. There are also limited items that can only be purchased here, so don't miss out!

Otani Coast Roadside Station Restaurant Umikoko

In the dining area, you can enjoy dishes including fresh local seafood.
We also offer rice bowls, set meals, and noodles, such as Kesennuma's exquisite bara sushi and Kesennuma curry, which has a rich flavor with the umami taste of swordfish.

Hama Cafe at Otani Coast Roadside Station

Hama Cafe, next to Restaurant Umikoko, serves easy-to-eat burgers, its famous soft serve ice cream, and one-handed meals. It feels great to eat the ice cream while looking out at the sea on the second floor terrace.

Tourist information corner and projection mapping

The tourist information corner provides information on recommended seasonal tourist spots and gourmet food in Kesennuma, as well as the latest news about the city. In addition, a large LCD panel on the wall shows footage of Kesennuma's rich nature and the town. Please feel free to stop by.

In the corridor connecting the farm-fresh goods corner and the restaurant, a huge sunfish tank that was once a beloved attraction at the roadside station before the disaster has been brought back to life with projection mapping to welcome visitors. Enjoy watching the fish gather around you as you get closer to the screen, and listen carefully to the sound of the waves.

A panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean! Oya Coast is right in front of you

The building is positioned so that the ocean is clearly visible, and from inside the large glass building you can see the Pacific Ocean stretching out before you from anywhere. The outdoor deck on the second floor is equipped with tables and chairs, so it's recommended to enjoy a snack while watching the ocean.

In addition, the building uses a lot of wood from Miyagi Prefecture, such as the large wooden ceiling and lattice walls in the direct-from-farm corner, creating a warm and welcoming space. As it is a building in Kesennuma, a sea town, the direct-from-farm corner and the dining space are connected by a corridor resembling a fishbone, and the elements of the sea are expressed even within the building.

The landmark is the sunfish

The landmark of Otani Coast Roadside Station is a sunfish, as displayed prominently on the sign. Not only are there sunfish set large on the exterior walls of the building, but you can also find sunfish hiding in all sorts of places. Have a go at finding them!

Otani Beach

Right in front of the Otani Kaigan Roadside Station is Otani Beach, a wide sandy beach where families and groups can easily enjoy the sea.

■ Swimming period
2021 year 7 month 17 day (Saturday) to 8 month 22 day (day)
9:00 ~ 16:00
*Subject to change.
■ Facilities
Showers (100 yen for 3 minutes) / Changing rooms / Toilets / Lifeguards
■ Parking fee
Cooperation fee: 1 yen per car, 500 yen for large vehicles, 1,000 yen for motorcycles (approximately 200 cars) *Closed at 200:16
■ Contact Us
0226-25-7388 (Motoyoshi Town Tourism Association)
■ Address
Otani Coast Roadside Station, 9 Mishima, Motoyoshi-cho, Kesennuma City
■ Access
By car: About 1 minute from Otani Kaigan IC
Bus: Take the JR Kesennuma Line BRT (Bus Rapid Transit System) to Otani Kaigan Station, then walk for about 1 minute

For more information on Kesennuma's swimming beaches, please see this link.
https://kesennuma-kanko.jp/beach-open2021/

Otani Beach Roadside Station also appeared in the movie "Sparrow's Door Lock."

https://kesennuma-kanko.jp/suzumenotojiarimitinoeki/

A word from the roadside station master

We are now hearing comments such as, "I feel excited when I come to this place," and this makes us very happy.
For restaurant and fast food customers, we aim to create a unique menu that can only be found here. We also have a rare initiative nationwide that allows fishermen to ship seafood directly, so we have a wide selection of processed seafood products. We can also ship nationwide. We hope you will buy Kesennuma's delicious food and spread the word.

Address: 9 Mishima, Motoyoshi-cho, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture
Access: [By car]
2 minutes from Otani Kaigan Interchange on the Sanriku Expressway
[For those using the bus]
・JR Kesennuma BRT (Bus Rapid Transit System)
Nearest bus stop: Otani Beach
Timetable
Opening hours: 9:00〜18：00 ・産直市場9:00～18:00 カフェテリア10:00～16:00 ファストフード9:00～16:00
Number of parking spaces: 90 spaces