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Kitayamazaki Cliffs

Travel Guide - Kitayamazaki Cliffs

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Kitayamazaki features 8 kilometers long, 200 meters high cliffs along the Sanriku-kaigan Coast. The cliffs are also called "Alps of the sea" because of its splendid scenery. You can go down to the edge of the water and look up the cliffs by walking on a trail which stretches from Kitayamazaki observation deck on top of the cliffs. You can also watch the high-definition movie of the cliffs on a large screen at Kitayamazaki visitor center located near the observation deck.

Opening HoursOpening Hours

  • Open 24 hours

ClosedClosed

  • No closing days

Price / Entrance FeePrice / Entrance Fee

  • Admission Free

Access / Public TransportAccess / Public Transport

  • 20 minutes from JR Tanohata Station by the bus bound for Tsukue. Get off at Kitayamazaki Bus stop.

Address / LocationAddress / Location

  • Kitayama, Tanohata-mura Shimohei-gun, Iwate, 028-8402
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Gonorth Japan @GonorthJ - 2019-12-06
New video is up! Exploring Kitayamazaki Cliffs and Sannoiwa Rocks on the Sanriku Coast of Iwate in Japan!… https://t.co/EXTR2cs9Ki
Wombat (Kyushu Trail) @kyushutrail - 2019-12-06
Exploring the Kitayamazaki Cliffs | Michinoku Coastal Trail 👀https://t.co/XqAcghmB9b via @GonorthJ 👍
Davide Soliani @DavideSoliani - 2018-09-08
Kitayamazaki Cliffs. 512 painfull steps to reach the sea level (good for my diet), and back. Japan is an incredible… https://t.co/UGniwSZKeZ
Japan Hoppers @JapanHoppers - 2018-07-24
Kitayamazaki Cliffs is a scenic spot located inside of the Sanriku Reconstruction National Park. These 200m-tall cl… https://t.co/kc6RQH3yfM
Anthony Hsieh @anthonyhsieh9 - 2017-11-12
Sea cliffs of Kitayamazaki, JP. [OC]. [4000x2600] https://t.co/P1K7ybtdBL https://t.co/TUJDmgN8vK
Lahiox~ @Lahiox - 2017-11-12
Sea cliffs of Kitayamazaki, JP. [OC]. [4000x2600] https://t.co/dAIKhtV5XG https://t.co/c2YB0DtCtz
PaisajesIncreibles @PaisajesIn - 2017-11-12
Sea cliffs of Kitayamazaki, JP. [OC]. [4000x2600] from the_rainman via Paisajes Increibles. https://t.co/UZaXQAhOB8
greg johnston @grregjoh - 2017-11-12
Sea cliffs of Kitayamazaki, JP. [OC]. [4000x2600] via /r/EarthPorn https://t.co/FMxC1G15OU
Japan Hoppers @JapanHoppers - 2017-01-09
Beautiful Kitayamazaki Cliffs in #Iwate.
https://t.co/GtXWT84ck1

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The Green Balbo @greenbalbo - 2015-10-13
We Love Japan Tour 2015: Kitayamazaki Cliffs http://t.co/T17QsIuVre
Antonio Smith @YaBoiDaTruth1 - 2015-08-31
Family trip to Kitayamazaki cliffs last weekend. #family #love #happy #wife #sons #life https://t.co/bDwx4SuW8c

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