Japan Midokoro / Iwate Prefecture / Ofunato / Goishi Coast
Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture · Natural Monument
Goishi Coast
- Nearest stationRyōri Station 8.9 km
- DesignationNatural Monument, Place of Scenic Beauty
The Goishi Coast (碁石海岸, Goishi Kaigan) is section of the coastline of the Pacific Ocean located in the city of Ōfunato, Iwate Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. It was nationally designated a Place of Scenic Beauty and a Natural Monument in 1937.
From the Wikipedia article “Goishi Coast” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Goishi Coast. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Ryōri Station, 8.9 km (straight line) |
| Type | Natural Monument, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| More | Wikipedia 15 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Goishi Coast?
- Ryōri Station. It is 8.9 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Goishi Coast a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Natural Monument, Place of Scenic Beauty.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Ōfunato City Museum: Satoh Junpei (CC BY-SA 3.0), Iwate Tsunami Memorial Museum: Yasu (talk) (CC BY-SA 3.0), Rikuzentakata City Museum: Yasu (talk) (CC BY-SA 3.0), Sumita Town Folk Museum: Ty19080914 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kamaishi Iron Museum: Ty19080914 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Former Kamaishi Kōzan Office: Ty19080914 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
