Miyato Island

Overview

Miyato Island is an island in Higashimatsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, located between Matsushima Bay and Ishinomaki Bay. With a circumference of about 12 kilometers, it is the largest island in Matsushima Bay.

Highlights

• ●The largest island in Matsushima Bay, with a circumference of roughly 12 kilometers
• ●The core of the area known as "Oku-Matsushima," part of the wider Matsushima sightseeing region
• ●Mount Ōtakamori, which offers one of the four celebrated Matsushima viewpoints, known for its "grand" panorama
• ●The rugged sea cliffs of Sagakei, carved by wind and wave erosion

History

Miyato Island lies between Matsushima Bay and Ishinomaki Bay, both branches of Sendai Bay, and is the largest island within Matsushima Bay. It forms the heart of the area known as Oku-Matsushima within the wider Matsushima sightseeing region, one of Japan's Three Views, and has long been known for its distinctive coastal scenery.

Map

38.3353, 141.1539 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Explore the island and take in the terrain of Matsushima Bay's largest island
2. 2Climb Mount Ōtakamori for one of the four celebrated Matsushima views, known as the "grand" panorama
3. 3View the rugged sea cliffs along Sagakei
4. 4Take in the quiet island atmosphere of the Oku-Matsushima area

Did you know?

💡 Miyato Island is the largest island within Matsushima Bay.

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