[Cat island] Tashirojima and Cobalt blue Ajishima
The Ajishima connects the Ishinomaki port,Tashiro island,Ajishima and Ayukhawa port.Tashiro island,[also known as cat island ]has long been cherished by cats as the god of big catches,and in recent years it has become an island that attracts many foreign visitors and cat lovers from all around the world.Ajishima has a cobalt blue beach and it is crouded with sea bathers in summer. You can enjoy the beach and the vast beautiful sky even in the other seasons.

Click here for details and the timetable of the Ajishima line

To the east corner there are three great sites.(Power spot,Mt.Kinka and the Koganeyama Shrine)
There is a belief that"If you visit Kinkasan (Mount Kinka) Three years in a row" you will never suffer form the problem with the money. It is located at the coast of Oshika peninsula,Wtih the circumference of only 26km.The entire island is a sacred area of Kinkasan (Mount Kinka) Kogane yama shrine. It is very popular among the young people and rapidly increasing travelers. It is a trip around the island connecting Ayukawa port and Kinkasan (Mount Kinka)
Click here for the details and the time table for [Ayukawa port to Kinkasan]

The tip of the Oshika peninsula. A park from where you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view overlooking the pacific ocean. From the Gobansho park you can see three islands. Mt.Kinka,Ajishima and the Tashirojima.The Sendai clan set up a look up post in the edo period to be prepared for the "Tangan" attack.You can enjoy the panoramic view of the Oshika Peninsula and the Mt.Kinka.It is just a few minutes drive from the ryokan.