Kesennuma (Kesennuma City, Miyagi Pref.)

Kesennuma is a naturally favorable harbor marked by waters that are calm due to the presence of Oshima Island at the mouth of the harbor. Visitors can soak up powerful sights at Rikuchu Coast National Park, a place of scenic beauty characterized by a deeply indented coastline imbued with the natural beauty of the four seasons.

Kesennuma, a leading fishing town in Japan, is famous for landing tuna, bonito, and Pacific saury and for producing the largest catches of shark fin in the world. As the first city in Japan to adopt a slow food declaration, Kesennuma is committed to promoting a unique and attractive community sustained by local foods.

In addition to fishing and camping activities, coastal dragline fishing and a host of other seaside work and life experiences can be enjoyed by tourists. Take a twenty-five minute ferry ride to Oshima Island and visit Shima-no-taikenkan where you can indulge in an array of interactive learning exercises.