Tanesashi Coast

The Tanesashi Coast (種差海岸, Tanesashi kaigan) is section of the coastline on the Pacific Ocean, located in the southern portion of the city of Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. It is extends for 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from the island of Kabushima south towards the city of Kuji in Iwate Prefecture. The coast was nationally designated a Place of Scenic Beauty in 1937.[1][2]

Tanesashi Coast
種差海岸
Tanesashi Coast
Location of Tanesashi Kaigan in Aomori Prefecture
Tanesashi Coast (Japan)
LocationHachinohe, Aomori, Japan
Coordinates40°31′2.3″N 141°36′6.2″E
Surface elevation0 m
Length12 km

Overview

The coastline includes both sandy and rocky beaches, but is for the most part an elevated coastal terrace noted for its grassy meadows and scenic views.

The area was included within the borders of the Tanesashi Kaigan Hashikamidake Prefectural Natural Park established in 1953.[3][4] In 2013 the park was incorporated into Sanriku Fukkō National Park.[5][6]

Samekado Lighthouse, listed as one of the “50 Lighthouses of Japan” by the Japan Lighthouse Association is located on the Tanesashi Coast.

  • Grassy meadows on the Tanesashi Coast
  • Rocky beaches
  • Osuga beach

See also

References
  1. "種差海岸". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
  2. "Tanesashi Kaigan". Hachinohe City. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
  3. "青森県内の自然公園" [Natural Parks in Aomori Prefecture] (in Japanese). Aomori Prefecture. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
  4. "種差海岸階上岳県立自然公園" [Tanesashi Kaigan Hashikamidake Prefectural Natural Park] (in Japanese). Aomori Prefecture. Archived from the original on 19 May 2011. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
  5. "基礎情報" [Basic Information] (in Japanese). Ministry of the Environment. Archived from the original on 23 October 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2013.
  6. "National park of restoration". The Japan Times. 28 May 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2013.
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