Rikuzentakata

Located in the southern part of Iwate Prefecture, Rikuzentakata sits along the Pacific Ocean with mountains, rivers, and the largest level plain on the Sanriku coast.

The area was inhabited during the Jomon period by the Emishi people, later coming under Date clan control during the Edo period before establishing as a city in 1955.

The Takata Matsubara coastal pine forest was planted by farmers 350 years ago to shield agricultural land from strong sea winds.

Visitors can reach Rikuzentakata by taking the JR Tohoku Shinkansen to Ichinoseki Station, followed by a train to Kesennuma and a connecting bus service.

The city underwent a major reconstruction project that elevated its center by more than 10 meters above sea level to prevent future tsunami damage.

Location: Iwate Prefecture

Inception: January 1, 1955

Shares border with: Ofunato, Ichinoseki, Sumita, Kesennuma

Website: https://city.rikuzentakata.iwate.jp

GPS coordinates: 39.02042,141.63306

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:34