Shinmeizaki / Ukimido Hall and Ebisu Statue

Shinmeizaki is a viewing spot overlooking Kesennuma Bay and its inner bay. It is also known as the "Hundred Trees Garden" due to the diverse vegetation, including the northernmost Mokugenji (a city-designated natural monument) that grows there. In addition to Isuzu Shrine and Ikari Shrine, which is dedicated to Ikari Shinbei, a pioneer of local seaweed farming, there is also a monument commemorating the 100 Views of Japan, inscribed with a poem by local poet Kumagai Takeo, and a stone monument bearing a haiku by Matsuo Basho.

From the red promenade built over the sea, you can see the scenery of Kesennuma's inner bay, lined with anchored fishing boats.
Ukimido Hall is also lit up at night, making it a great place to take a stroll both day and night.

This spot also houses the "Third Ebisu Statue," which was rebuilt to coincide with the promenade. This statue is a rare standing Ebisu statue in Japan, with the second statue fishing for a sea bream and the third for a bonito. This auspicious Ebisu statue, which is said to bring good luck and is the symbol of Kesennuma Bay, is definitely worth a visit!

▲The nighttime illumination can be enjoyed from sunset until 10pm!

Contact Us

0226-22-4560 (Kesennuma City Tourism Association)

Address

2-6-7 Uomachi, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture

Access

[By car]
From Sendai: 9 minutes from Kesennuma Port IC on the Sanriku Expressway
From Iwate Prefecture: 4 minutes from Kesennuma Shishiori IC on the Sanriku Expressway
*This is an approximate time to the Uchiwan area parking lot.
From Uchiwan Area Parking Lot to Ukimido: 9 minutes walk
[For those using the bus]
・Sanriku Coastal Road Expressway Bus (Sendai Airport, Sendai Station, Kesennuma, Miyako Line)
Nearest bus stop: Kesennuma City Town, People and Work Exchange Plaza
Timetable
・Citizen bus (Kaori Kanayama Line)
Nearest bus stop: Hamacho
*The section from Kamishiori Station to Kesennuma Station operates as the JR Ofunato Line BRT with JR East fares.
Timetable

Parking Information

We do not have a dedicated parking lot. If you are coming by car, please use the Kesennuma City Bay area parking lot.
Uchiwan Area Parking Lot (3-4 Minamimachi, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture): Available 24 hours a day / Parking capacity: 66 regular passenger cars / Free for the first 8 hours after admission. In addition, free use from 12:XNUMX pm to XNUMX:XNUMX pm.