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  • (Sagakei)
  • Name
    Saga Gorge
  • Location
    Miyato, Higashimatsushima-shi
  • Description
    Saga Gorge is counted, along with Geibi Gorge in Iwate Prefecture and Yaba Gorge in Oita Prefecture, as one of Japan's three largest gorges. These steep cliffs, which were carved through erosion by wind, rain and the pounding waves of the Pacific Ocean, expand about two kilometers, forming an expansive, breathtaking, and awe-inspiring panorama.
  • Purpose of Visit
    Sightseeing, fishing, boating
  • Designation
    Nationally designated special scenic site (March 7, 1923)
  • Size
    Length: 2 km
  • Access
    5 minutes by car from Nobiru Station on the JR Senseki Line; 15 minutes by car from Naruse-Okumatsushima Interchange on the Sanriku Expressway
  • Parking
    Available (15 spaces for large cars, 72 spaces for regular cars)
  • Inquiries
    Okumatsushima-Sagakei Cruise Ship Information Center 0225-88-3997
  • URL
    http://www.okumatsusima.jp/

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