Sagakei Gorge
嵯峨渓
A sea-carved cliff about 2 km long on the Pacific side of Miyato Island in Oku-Matsushima. Small boats weave among the strange rock formations, a striking contrast to the scenery inside the bay.
Sagakei lies on the south shore of Miyato Island in Higashimatsushima City. Pacific waves have cut the tuff into cliffs 20 to 40 metres high, along with caves and unusual rock formations such as the Couple Rocks and Tengu Rock, stretching about 2 km. It is considered one of Japan's three great gorges. The best way to see it is on a small sightseeing boat converted from a fishing boat, which departs from Murohama or Tsukinohama on Miyato Island. The trip takes about 40 to 50 minutes and passes close to the rocks. Fares and timetables should be confirmed in advance with the Oku-Matsushima Tourist Association, and boats do not run in rough seas. From land, you can see part of the gorge from Mount Otakamori. It is about a 30-minute drive from the Matsushima coast.
Opening hours
Cruises require reservation; follow operator's announcements
Nearby sights
- Mount Otakamori (Oku-Matsushima)
- Mount Tomiyama & Daigyo-ji
- Fukuurajima Island
- Ojima Island
- Godaido Hall
- Matsushima Bay Cruise
- Matsushima Fish Market
- Kanrantei Tea House