Unosu Cliff

Located on the south coast of Tanohata, it is characterized by its overwhelmingly high cliffs. The name "Unosu Cliff" comes from the cormorant's nests found halfway up the cliff. The pine forest promenade that continues from the parking lot is paved with soft wood chips and is popular for its relaxed atmosphere. Looking north from the observation deck about 500 meters away, you can see five rows of 200-meter-high cliffs carved into a curve, lined up like a folding screen. The scenery is cool green in summer and vibrant red in autumn. The sea below is a marine blue with emerald tints. You can see all the way to the white shoreline, captivating travelers. In the pine forest, there is also a literary monument to "Journey to the Stars," the Dazai Osamu Prize-winning work by Akio Yoshimura, which is said to have been inspired by the Unosu Cliffs. The monument contains a passage from the work and expresses the author's feelings for Tanohata Village.