🗺️ Hiyori-yama Park

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📝 Introduction

A park known for its magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean, where you can enjoy both the scenery and the flowers.

📖 Details

Hiyoriyama Park is located in central Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, near Hiyoriyama, which stands at an elevation of 56 meters. It is well-known for its stunning views from the high ground, attracting many tourists. The expansive scenery before you stretches from the mouth of the old Kitakami River below to the majestic Pacific Ocean, and on clear days, you can even see the landscape of Matsushima in the distance. Shifting your gaze to the other side, you can overlook the urban streets of Ishinomaki along the banks of the old Kitakami River. It is said that during the medieval period, there was a castle belonging to the Kasai clan, the governors of Oshu. Many literary figures, including the haiku poet Matsuo Basho, as well as Kenji Miyazawa, Shigeyuki Saito, and Takuboku Ishikawa, visited this place and composed poetry, making it famous. Throughout the park, there are several stone monuments and literary tablets dedicated to these writers, and on the mountain, there is a statue of Basho's disciple, Sora. On the mountain, there is the Kashima Onko Shrine, one of the ten shrines dedicated to the war god. Additionally, this area is also renowned for cherry blossom and azalea viewing, with nighttime illuminations during the cherry blossom season, providing a feast for the eyes for many flower-viewing visitors.

⭐ Highlights

You can appreciate the stunning scenery from the old Kitakami River estuary to the Pacific Ocean. Matsuo Basho and several literary figures visited, and there are many stone tablets with verses and literary inscriptions throughout the garden. It is also a famous spot for cherry blossom and azalea viewing.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is there a foreign language introduction signboard or manual? (If so, please let me know which languages are available.)

A: Hiyori Mountain Park has tourist information boards available in Japanese and English, as well as tourist guidebooks in Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean.

Q: Is there a parking lot nearby?

A: There are 27 regular cars, 2 large buses, and 5 parking spaces for people with disabilities. During the cherry blossom viewing period, there is an additional temporary parking lot available for 65 vehicles (which is a bit farther away, so it is recommended to use public transportation).

Q: Are there coin-operated lockers nearby?

A: No.

Q: Is there a restroom in the area?

A: Yes.

Q: Can the elderly walk there?

A: It's not impossible, but considering the distance and elevation difference, it's recommended to take a taxi from the station.

Q: How many of Sakura and Rhododendron are there in total?

A: Cherry Blossoms: Including Somei Yoshino, there are about 400 trees of 6 varieties. Azaleas: Including the Kinsai Azalea, there are about 450 trees of 10 varieties.