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Kamiwarizaki, a scenic spot located in Minamisanriku Town, Motoyoshi District, Miyagi Prefecture, is a famous tourist destination that is well known to people living in Miyagi Prefecture
However, what exactly is it like? Many people may not know! This time, we will take a closer look at this scenic spot, Kamiwarizaki!
Kamiwarizaki, one of Minamisanriku's most scenic spots
The official name of Kamiwarizaki is Kamiwarizaki Natural Park, and it is a natural park located on the border between Kitakami Town, Ishinomaki City and Minamisanriku Town, Motoyoshi District
The tip of the cape has been split in two by wave erosion, and the sight of the waves entering the gap and sending up spray is a famous scenic spot, and there is a local legend that says that the rock was split by a god, hence the name "Kamiwarizaki." More details about this legend will be explained in the next section
The entrance to Kamiwarizaki. There is an explanation about the Kamiwari legendI go down the stairsAs you go down the stairs, you will see Kamiwarizaki on your left!Directly below the stairs is a cavity into which waves enter, and periodically huge waves gush out with a roar!You can go down to the beach (rocky area), but please be aware that the waves can be high depending on the season and weather
Around the end of February and the end of October, you can enjoy the beautiful sight of the sun rising through the cracks in the rocks in the early morning, and this is the view of Cape Kamiwari that you often see in tourist photos at this time of year
It has been selected as one of the 100 best white sand and green pine sites in Japan, and was previously part of Minamisanriku Kinkazan Quasi-National Park, but in 2015 it was incorporated into Sanriku Fukko National Park
A view of the ocean from Kamiwarizaki
The surrounding area is home to mysterious rock formations and rocks created by wave erosion, so it may be an interesting place for those interested in geology!
The legend of splitting the cape in half, along with the whale!
Legend has it that Kamiwarizaki was split by a god long ago, and the following "Kamiwari Legend" remains.
Long ago, there were two villages in this area: Nagashimizuhama and Jusanhama
One day, a huge whale washed up nearby, but because the boundary between the two villages was unclear, they began fighting over the whale, and a conflict broke out between them. As this conflict continued, one day, suddenly overnight, the whale, the source of the conflict, was split in half along with the seaside cape
The people of both villages believed that a god had split the cape and mediated their dispute, and it is said that from that day on, this cleft in the rock became the boundary between the villages
...or so the legend goes, but in reality, the village boundaries remained vague even in the Meiji period, and although several discussions were held, they were never finalized, and Kamiwarizaki became a jointly managed area of the surrounding municipalities
The border was only recently established in 1989, and whether by chance or design, it ended up being roughly similar to the border recorded in the Edo period Fudoki
Kamiwarizaki Campsite: Recommended for Summer Leisure
Nearby is Kamiwarizaki Campground, a vast campground with excellent facilities
The vast grounds are filled with lots of different areas where you can enjoy nature in a variety of ways!
The site is so vast! You can enjoy camping in a variety of styles!
Solo camping and sleeping in cars have become a bit of a trend recently, but this campground has areas to accommodate any style, whether that's a little unusual or the more traditional family or group camping
Free site (Campsites 1 to 4)
A free site where you can bring your own tent or rent a tent. The view is great, with a view of the ocean stretching all the way to the horizon
Auto Site
There are about 20 tent sites with parking and AC power facilities
Log cabin (inside Campground No. 1)
This air-conditioned log cabin also has a covered outdoor space so you can enjoy BBQs and bonfires even on rainy days!
Car camping site
Near the parking lot, there is also a popular car camping site, perfect for those who want to relax in their own space
The facilities are well-equipped and comfortable! No problem even if you come empty-handed!
There are many facilities that are nice to have at a campsite, such as toilets, cooking areas, charcoal disposal areas, and garbage disposal areas, but the facilities here are so comprehensive that they go beyond that!
One fully equipped sanitary house per plot
Each section has a facility called a sanitary house, which is equipped with separate Western-style toilets for men and women, shower rooms, and a wash area with hot water
There's an amazing selection of rental items and a shop where you can buy anything!
The rental items and shop in the management building are also surprisingly well-stocked, with rental items ranging from tents of various sizes to sleeping bags, campfires, cooking utensils, tableware, coolers, water tanks, and even hair dryers and electric kettles.
The shop also sells kitchen utensils, toothbrushes, shampoo, tissues...firewood, batteries, mosquito coils...food items include rice, pre-packaged foods, cup ramen, pizza, sweets, edamame beans, yakitori..
You can find anything you need here, and there's also a restaurant
there's even an "empty-handed camping plan" that includes a tent, all the camping equipment, and even food
Depending on how you look at it, this might be a highly recommended facility for dads who are always busy setting up and cleaning up and never get to enjoy themselves! The whole family can enjoy nature without being too busy setting up and cleaning up!
I discovered that Kamiwarizaki, a famous scenic spot in Miyagi Prefecture, is also an excellent leisure spot. Scenic spots are certainly worth seeing, but I think it's common to be satisfied with just spending 30 minutes there and end up with nothing to do
So, if you are planning to visit Kamiwarizaki, we highly recommend that make a leisure plan, use Kamiwarizaki Campground, and visit Kamiwarizaki in between camping trips
Traveling around the Tohoku region, I enjoy drinking delicious sake and exploring the local history, traditions, and customs. I write articles based on my interests. I'm currently interested in folk performing arts, local toys, and folk beliefs.
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