Matsukawa Lagoon
松川浦
A scenic seven-kilometer lagoon and prefectural natural park separated from the Pacific Ocean by a large sandbar.
What it is
- A natural park designated as one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan.
- A large body of water measuring seven kilometers long and 1.5 kilometers wide.
- One of Japan's 500 Important Wetlands used for cultivating sea lettuce and oysters.
- A protected area separated from the Pacific Ocean by a natural sandbar.
What to see
- The Matsukawaura Ohashi bridge which opened to the public in 1995.
- Expansive views of the lagoon reaching a maximum depth of 5.5 meters.
- Active cultivation areas for local oysters and sea lettuce.
- The coastal scenery of the Matsukawaura Prefectural Natural Park.
When to go
- Visit from spring through summer to participate in local clam digging.
Getting there
- Take a bus or a taxi directly from Soma Station.
- Drive approximately 20 minutes from the Soma Interchange.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Matsukawa Lagoon Open in Google Maps
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