Come here to experience the life and culture nurtured through the bounty and dangers of nature and the coexistence of man and nature.
Date of Designation: May 2, 1955 (as Rikuchukaigan National Park) / May 24, 2013 (as Sanriku Fukko (reconstruction) National Park)
Area: 28,537 ha (land area)
Related Prefectures: Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi
The Sanriku Fukko (Reconstruction) National Park was created in May 2013 to contribute to the reconstruction of the Sanriku region that was devastated by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011.
The park extends to the north and south approximately 220 km, and the northern part is also called the "Alps of the Ocean" with its dynamic cliffs. You can see a beautiful ria coast with its complex topography at the south. The coast is a breeding ground for seabirds, such as the black-tailed gull and streaked shearwater. Additionally, the coasts are a habitat for a diverse collection of maritime plants that have adapted to the unique coastal environment and visitors have an opportunity to observe wildlife up close. In the shallow waters, eelgrass beds and seaweed beds have formed, supporting the biological diversity of the maritime area.
There are some of Japan's largest fishing ports at Hachinohe, Miyako, Kamaishi, Ofunato, and Kesennuma, and visitors can enjoy fresh seafood. This national park is unlike any other in Japan as it was created for the purpose of reconstruction from a disaster, and people from all over the country visit this park to learn about disaster prevention.