Ōtaka-mori, Summit in Higashimatsushima, Japan
The Ōtaka-mori peak rises 106 meters above Miyato-jima, the largest island in Matsushima Bay, offering views of more than 260 small islands scattered across the water.
The summit area witnessed the impact of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, which transformed the surrounding landscape and prompted extensive reconstruction efforts in Higashimatsushima.
The mountain serves as a natural observation point where visitors gather during seasonal festivals to watch traditional celebrations taking place across Matsushima Bay.
Travelers can reach Ōtaka-mori within ten minutes by car from Nobiru Station, with a moderate twenty-minute hike required to access the observation platform.
The summit provides unobstructed views of both Matsushima Bay and the Pacific Ocean, earning recognition from the World's Most Beautiful Bay Club.
Location: Higashimatsushima
Elevation above the sea: 106 m
GPS coordinates: 38.34062,141.15253
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:08
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