AreaNear Miyagi
Miracle Pine
奇跡の一本松 | The Miracle Pine Tree
The lone pine tree which survived the 2011 tsunami in Rikuzentakata
Photo by Roger Smith
AreaNear Miyagi
奇跡の一本松 | The Miracle Pine Tree
The lone pine tree which survived the 2011 tsunami in Rikuzentakata
Photo by Roger Smith
Photo by Roger Smith
Photo by Rikuzentakata Guide
Photo by Rikuzenkata Guide
The coast of Rikuzentakata City was once beloved for its picturesque white sand beaches and thick forests. The coastal forest once stood 70,000 pine trees strong, protecting the city from storms and tsunami. Tragically, the unprecedented power of the 2011 tsunami obliterated the coastal forest as well as the entire downtown of the city. Nearly two thousand people lost their lives. Of those 70,000 trees, only one survived the force of the tsunami. This one tree left standing was dubbed the “Miracle Pine,” and soon became a symbol of hope and recovery for the entire region. Although this tree did eventually die from exposure to salt water, it has been preserved as a permanent memorial thanks to donations from around the world. Visit the Miracle Pine and the neighboring Iwate Tsunami Memorial Museum to learn more about the tsunami and recovery.
Near Miyagi
ADDRESS
Sunamori-176-6 Kesencho, Rikuzentakata-shi, Iwate-ken 029-2204
ACCESS BY PUBLIC TRANSIT
15-minute walk from Kiseki-no-Ipponmatsu Station (Ofunato Line)
ADMISSION
Free
LANGUAGES
Limited English
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
No
HOURS
Always open but no lights on the path to the Miracle Pine, so exercise caution at night. The Miracle Pine is illuminated sunset–21:00 (weather permitting), and the Bridge of Hope is illuminated from 18:00–21:00 (except Sundays and some holidays). Please check the latest information here.
CLOSED DAYS
None
PHONE
0192-54-2111