More user friendly than some museums, but every panel must be accessed through a QR code for English translations, making the experience slightly clunky and longer than it should be. Good to visit if familiar with Miyazawa's work, but otherwise not a must see attraction

Kenji Miyazawa is quite the well-rounded writer. He delved into Archeology, Agriculture, and a bit of Astronomy and Cosmology. If you watched the anime movie entitled The Life if Guskou Boduri, the original story is Kenji's work. He is known for his children'e stories and fairy tales. If you are wondering about the presence of cat imagery in the place, read The Restaurant of A Many Orders.

The museum is a great place to visit, its a little out of the way so worth driving to - if you do decide to walk though there is a fairly lengthy stairway up the side of the hill that taunts you by telling you how many steps there are at the bottom haha - its a small museum so doesnt take long to walk around

From the balcony you can look down the city of Hanamaki over Kitakami river. The exhibition is also interesting as it gathers info by different aspects such as science or religion.

A very interesting place. It would be very helpful for non Japanese speaking tourists if an English translation was available as Miyagawa Kenji is read in translation around the world.

i want to see movie there, but it just open 2 times daily

Good presentation.

Built in 1970, this treasure is worth the trip. The surrounding area is quite stunning. It is near the coast with a lovely view. I was able to climb up and learn a lot from the museum inside. Most of all, I was blown away by the original 33 Kannon sculptures. Each one is so expressive and says so much about the function and personality of each iteration of the Bodhisattva. I was quite moved and want to learn more. It seemed like the same sculptor created the seven lucky gods. Everything inside is very unique and stylish. I don’t see works like that in other similar places of worship that I have visited. Truly unique. Thank you 🙏🎉😄

釜石＝釜石観音 「釜石行って観音様観てこないのか？」 みたいな、話の流れによくなる。 そもそも俺の目的は、『道の駅カード』『道の駅キップ』『マンホールカード』『ダムカード』そして『水門・防潮堤カード』が釜石に来る目当てでした。 だから、スルーして来ましたが… さすがに、一度も訪れないってのもなんだっしなぁ～ と思い今回（R5.11.26）『第２弾・道の駅カード』と『水門・防潮堤カード』目当てついでに訪れてみました。 観音像まで車で行けるのかと思ったが、観音像近くの駐車場だと有料 仕方なく、入口の第３駐車場に停め徒歩で向かう事に。 話では、土産屋が沢山のあるとか？… て…廃墟じゃん！！ 進んで行くとやっぱ有料観覧か… そこは、想像はしてたので問題なし 観覧料を支払い、エスカレータへ。 って、エスカレータ…かなり急っ！！ いざ、観音像の中へ 灯台みたいに螺旋階段を展望デッキまで 柱の七福神を観ながら登っていくと… 釜石港の全貌見渡せる所へ。 足場が灯台より狭いので、あまり長いは出来そうもない。 ですから、早めに撮影を済ませ下りる事に。 たった１０分ほどの観覧でした。 帰りは、エスカレータの出口横の急な坂を滑らないよに下っておしまい。 ある意味、いい運動になりました。 (Translated by Google) Kamaishi = Kamaishi Kannon “Why don’t you go to Kamaishi and see Kannon?” It makes the story flow better. In the first place, my purpose was to get the ``Roadside Station Card'', ``Roadside Station Ticket'', ``Manhole Card'', ``Dam Card'', and ``Flood Gate/Seawall Card'' to Kamaishi. That's why I skipped it... As expected, I never visit it. So I decided to visit this time (R5.11.26) to get the ``2nd Roadside Station Card'' and the ``Floodgate/Seawall Card.'' I thought it would be possible to drive to the Kannon statue, but there is a fee for parking at the parking lot near the Kannon statue. I had no choice but to park in the third parking lot at the entrance and head there on foot. According to the story, there are many souvenir shops? … It's...a ruin! ! If you go further, you'll probably have to pay to see it... I had imagined that, so no problem. Pay the admission fee and go up the escalator. Well, the escalator... it's quite steep! ! Let's go inside the Kannon statue A spiral staircase like a lighthouse up to the observation deck As you climb up while looking at the Seven Lucky Gods on the pillars... Go to a place where you can get a panoramic view of Kamaishi Port. The scaffolding is narrower than the lighthouse, so I don't think it will be possible to go very long. So, I decided to finish taking photos early and head down. It was only a 10 minute viewing. On the way back, I ended up going down the steep slope next to the escalator exit to avoid slipping. In a way, it was good exercise.

Easy to get to - there is a bus that stops right outside theain road, that comes from Kamaishi Station. As of July 2023, it costs 300 yen. Temple is beautiful and it was nice to be able to go inside and up. Also - コインロッカー in the front of the entrance!

小高い山の上に凛々しい観音様が建立しています。 南三陸海岸を穏やかな表情で見守るように、スッと立っている姿は、こちらの背筋もスッと伸びる感じがありました。秋晴れで海からの爽やかな風が心地よかったです。拝観料大人500円でした。駐車場は観音様の近くにもありますが、有料です。麓にある無料駐車場を利用して、観音様まで徒歩で余裕で行けます！ 季節柄なのか、あちこちにカメムシさんたちがいましたので踏まないように歩くことをオススメします。 (Translated by Google) A dignified Kannon statue is erected on top of a small mountain. The sight of him standing so straight, as if watching over the Minamisanriku coast with a calm expression, made me feel like my back was straightening. It was a sunny autumn day and the refreshing breeze from the sea felt nice. Admission fee was 500 yen for adults. There is a parking lot near Kannon-sama, but there is a fee. You can easily walk to Kannon statue using the free parking lot at the foot of the mountain! Perhaps it's seasonal, but there were stink bugs everywhere, so I recommend walking around so you don't step on them.

Beautiful, fascinating dai-kannon. Temple grounds are beautiful, and clean. You can climb stairs inside for a beautiful view from the top - along the way there are things to see (and I am forgetting what they are called but will fix in a future edit) and it is well worth an hour of your time.

Nice view and you can learn about Shichifukujin. It was fun going up inside of Kannon sama statue. Beautiful place.

I'm giving this place 5 since it's so big you can see it for miles around. We were at the observation area above Sendai and should see it towering over the area.

I've visited this place often, usually every 7 to 10 years. This visit during March was sad. Since the tsunami, alot of the businesses have closed, making this village more like a ghost town. I've been coming here since I was nine...The statue is still as beautiful as it was in the beginning and if you like buddism, you'll appreciate the walk to the top.

It’s a really beautiful place, I think I just wasn’t feeling it. 300¥ for the parking lot at the top (there’s free parking a bit below). 500¥ to enter. There’s a small English brochure they give you at the beginning, but it doesn’t have much detail.

The opening hours are not the good ones. I’ve been here in April so normally that’s the summer schedule but it close at 15:00 or maybe that’s the last entry not sure and i arrived at 15:01 so.. Like everything in Japan it closed too early. But you should have a great view on the bay so it would be nice

Visited as part of a shore excursion for a cruise that visited Miyako, Japan. Interesting video they played but it was hard to hear the English over the Japanese commentary.... wish they had English subtitles. View from the 4th floor is amazing.

I was wondering why there were such large cranes at the harbor, then I happened upon this museum. I has excellent exhibits on the history of steel making in the area.

(Translated by Google) You can see the history of the steelworks in Kamaishi City. The video showing at the steelworks is about 18 minutes, so please take a look if you have time. The ammonites on the wall are also spectacular. Kamaishi City Kannon can be seen below and the scenery is wonderful. There is also a small SL on display on the premises, but is it a steam locomotive that was responsible for transporting ore 🚂? I'll look it up later. (Original) 釜石市の製鉄所の歴史が伺えます。製鉄所のビデオ上映が18分程度なので時間が有れば是非見てください。壁面ギッシリのアンモナイトも見応えありますね。眼下には釜石市観音様が見えて景色も素晴らしい。敷地内には小振のSLも展示されてあるが鉱石運搬を担った蒸気機関車なのか🚂？、後で調べてみようと思う。

(Translated by Google) After visiting the Iron Mine's "Former Kamaishi Mine Office," we visited the Iron and Steel Museum (500 yen ⇒ 400 yen upon presentation of JAF). Here, you can study ironmaking thoroughly, including video broadcasts. It is almost completely reserved for weekday visits. I also liked Saitaro. (Original) 鉄鉱山の「旧釜石鉱山事務所」に続いて、製鉄の「鉄の歴史館」を訪問しました（JAF提示で500円⇒400円）。こちらでは製鉄をビデオ放映も含め、しっかりと勉強できます。平日の訪問でほぼ貸し切り状態。サイ太郎も気に入りました。

(Translated by Google) You can learn about the history of Kamaishi and iron. The reproduction of tatara is also dynamic. You can make a reservation for the casting experience. There is also a Kamaishi AR card that you can get when you experience it. There was a model of the bay mouth breakwater in Kamaishi, and I learned for the first time how the sea side was made. It wasn't crowded, so I was able to watch it slowly and calmly. Was it on the 4th floor? There is also an observation deck, where you can overlook the sea and Kamaishi Kannon. If the sky is blue, the sea is also a beautiful blue. (Original) 釜石や鉄の歴史が知れます。 たたら場の再現などもダイナミック。 鋳造体験は予約で出来ます。 体験すると貰える釜石ARカードもあり。 釜石の湾口防波堤の模型があり、海側がどのような作りになっているか初めて知りました。 混んでいませんでしたので、ゆっくり落ち着いて見れました。 ４階だったっけ？展望デッキもあり、海と釜石大観音が一望できます。 青空であれば海もきれいな青です。

(Translated by Google) This is a museum about the history of iron manufacturing in Kamaishi. The entrance fee was 500 yen, but you can get a JAF discount. Since I visited on a weekday, there were not many people watching. You can learn about the history of steel manufacturing in and around Kamaishi and the achievements of our predecessors through various historical materials and a comprehensive theater. There was also a corner for children called ``Saitaro's Room'' with hands-on exhibits, books, and puzzles. The 3rd and 4th floors had an ammonite replica exhibit and an observation deck. There also seems to be a menu for casting experiences, but that's for another time. (Original) 釜石の製鉄の歴史に関する博物館です。入館料は500円でしたが、JAFの割引が効きます。平日に訪れたので観覧者はまばらでした。さまざまな歴史的資料や総合演出シアターなどを通して、釜石内外の製鉄の歴史や先人の業績を学ぶことができます。「サイ太郎の部屋」という子ども向きのコーナーもあり、ハンズオン展示や本、パズルなどがありました。3,4階はアンモナイトレプリカ展示や展望台になっていました。鋳造体験のメニューもあるようですが、またの機会に。

Perhaps it will strike you as a must see destination, being a museum to the history of industry, both in Kamaishi and Japan generally, but for non Japanese speakers the museum is a bit of a miss, with only the brochure upon entry providing any real level of English language support - otherwise it's just examples of iron ore and iron tools with very little context. The scale model smelter demonstration at the start of the museum is visually impressive, however not necessarily worth visiting for that alone

(Translated by Google) A museum built on the hill behind Kamaishi Daikannon. Kamaishi is an iron town. Japan's first Western-style blast furnace was built in Kamaishi by Morioka feudal retainer Takato Oshima and others, and since then Kamaishi has prospered as an iron town. Although it is a fairly old building, having opened in 1985, it still has a modern design that you will never get tired of. It is also very attractive in terms of content, with a theater-style theater, a huge ammonite fossil group exhibited at the Sanriku Expo, and a stunning seascape of Kamaishi that can be seen from the rooftop. Less than 10 minutes by car from Kamaishi Station. Please be careful not to mistake the entrance from National Route 45. (Original) 釜石大観音の背後の丘に建つミュージアム。釜石は鉄の町。日本で最初の洋式高炉が盛岡藩士・大島高任らにより釜石の地に建てられ、以後鉄の町として栄えてきました。1985年開館のなかなか古い建物ですが、今見てもモダンなデザインで飽きのこない空間です。劇場型のシアター、三陸博で展示された巨大なアンモナイトの化石群、屋上から見渡せる釜石の見事な海景、とコンテンツ的にも魅力あるものになっています。釜石駅から車で10分弱。国道45号からの侵入口を間違えないよう要注意です。

(Translated by Google) It is located at the back of Kamaishi Daikannon. I'm not interested in iron, but to be honest, I went there just to kill time, but I had a good time. It's just not for everyone. It may be a good idea for those involved in the steel industry or steel manufacturing, but the general public will be spoiled for content. Maybe it would be more fun if I went off the rails more...? The content is as hard as iron. (Original) 釜石大観音の背中方面にあります。鉄に興味も無いのですが正直に時間潰し程度に行きましたが良い時間を過ごせました。ただ万人向けではないです。鉄鋼関係や製鉄に携わっている方であれば良いのでしょうが一般の方はもて余す展示内容です。 もっと脱線してみると楽しくなるかも…？鉄だけに硬い内容。

(Translated by Google) The history of iron manufacturing from Tatara iron manufacturing to the present, The history of Kamaishi becoming an iron town is introduced. There is an "Ammonite Replica Exhibition Room" on the 3rd and 4th floors. It's worth a look. There was no explanation inside the building (1st and 2nd floors), and I arrived at the 3rd floor without any prior knowledge. I was quite surprised and laughed a little. From the rooftop observation terrace, you can see Kamaishi Port and the Great Kannon. (Original) たたら製鉄から現在までの製鉄の歴史や、 釜石が鉄の町になった歴史などが紹介されています。 3階から4階に「アンモナイトレプリカ展示室」があります。 一見の価値ありです。 館内（1,2階）に説明が無く、予備知識も無い状態で3階に辿り着いたので、 かなり驚き、ちょっと笑ってしまいました。 屋上の展望テラスからは、釜石港や大観音を望めます。

(Translated by Google) The history of Kamaishi's iron manufacturing is on display, and it's really worth seeing. There is also content for children, so it is recommended as a stopover spot in Kamaishi. (Original) 釜石の製鉄の歴史などが展示されていて見応えがスゴいです。子供向けのコンテンツもあるので、釜石の立ち寄りスポットとしてお勧めです。

(Translated by Google) As the name suggests, it is a museum where you can fully understand the history of iron in Kamaishi. I was satisfied, but I think it would be better if there was a guide, although it would depend on the participatory activities and the number of people. The admission fee may seem expensive for those who are not interested. (Original) その名前の通り、釜石の鉄の歴史が充分にわかる資料館でした。満足しましたが、参加型のアクテビティや人数にもよると思いますが、ガイドさんなどおられたらなお結構かなと思いました。 入場料については、興味の無い方にはお高いと感じるかもしれません。

(Translated by Google) A park in front of the beach with beautiful lawns. It's a spacious place full of nature. The monument is located in a prominent location. The parking lot is open 24 hours. (Original) 芝生がきれいな海水浴場の前の公園。自然たっぷりな広々とした場所です。モニュメントが目立つ場所にあります。駐車場は24時間開いています。

(Translated by Google) It's a quiet and beautiful place, so it's a good place to hear the sound of the waves and twilight. (Original) 静かで綺麗な所なので、波音を聞いて黄昏れるにはいい場所。

(Translated by Google) Ah, that's nice I came here 20 years ago for a children's field trip. I stopped by on my way home from a day trip to the hot springs. The toilet is small, but the lawn is beautiful. It's a great place to walk your dog There are plenty of parking lots, and this time of year before it gets hot is the best. (Original) あーいいなー 子供の遠足に20年前に来たことあって 日帰り温泉の帰りに寄って見ました トイレはこじんまりしてるけど芝生は綺麗だし 犬の散歩とかにはとても良い場所で 駐車場も沢山あるし暑くなる前の今時期は最高ですね

(Translated by Google) The toilet was flushed. A park with a relatively beautiful beach PS The toilet is a god specification with a washlet (Original) トイレは水洗でした。割りと小綺麗な海水浴併設の公園 追伸 トイレはウォッシュレット付きの神仕様

(Translated by Google) It looks like a beach in the summer! It was a gravel beach, not a sandy beach. It was a beautiful sea! (Original) 夏は海水浴場みたいですね！ 砂浜ではなく砂利浜でした。 綺麗な海でしたよ！

(Translated by Google) A park that has been loved by Kamaishi citizens for a long time. A green park adjacent to Ainohama Beach. The road from National Route 45 gets narrower, so you'll have to give way to other cars during the summer season. Recommended for people who want to enjoy the sea without the crowds. (Original) 釜石市民に古くから愛されている公園。「愛の浜海岸」に隣接する緑地公園。国道45号線からの道が狭くなるので、夏場シーズンは車の譲り合いが必要になる。ちょっと人混みを避けて海を楽しみたい人などにおすすめ。

(Translated by Google) The road leading to the parking lot was so narrow that I was nervous until I got there! I went at the end of October, and I was thankful that I could still use the restroom. (Original) 駐車場までの道路の幅が狭く辿り着くまでドキドキしました！10月末に行きましたが、まだトイレ使えて助かりました。

(Translated by Google) The sea is calm and beautiful, and there are large spaces such as lawns on the mountain side. There is also a toilet so you can relax. However, the road to get there is not very good. (Original) 海は穏やかで綺麗だし山側にも芝生などの広いスペースがある。トイレもあるしゆっくりできる。ただ至る迄の道がちょっと良くない

(Translated by Google) 20210923 autumnal equinox day There were 5 different families coming. This is a beautifully maintained park by the sea. (Original) 20210923 秋分の日 家族ずれが５組来ていました。 海の傍で綺麗に整備された公園です。

This is an absolute cracker of a ground to watch rugby at, but bring a hat if it's hot!

(Translated by Google) In the World Cup Year, the temporary stand behind the goal was removed and it became a small stadium. I hope it will continue to grow with Kamaishi Seawaves. (Original) ワールドカップイヤーにはゴール裏に設けられていた仮設スタンドが取り除かれ、小さなスタジアムになりました。 釜石シーウェイブスとともに、継続的に発展してほしいですね。

(Translated by Google) Cormorant residence. It is read as "unosumai". Kamaishi Unosumai Recovery Stadium. The stadium was also used for the 2019 Rugby WC. That day, the entire city was swallowed up. This area was also under the black waves, but there is no trace of it now. However, for those who knew this place before 2011, I think it looks like a different town. A huge water gate at the mouth of the Unosumai River tells the story. (Original) 鵜住居。「うのすまい」と読む。 釜石鵜住居復興スタジアム。２０１９ラグビーＷＣでも使用されたスタジアムである。 あの日、街全体が呑み込まれた。この辺りも黒い波の下にあったが、今はその痕跡も無い。ただ、２０１１年より以前のこの地を知っている人からすると別の町の街並みとなっているのだと思う。鵜住居川の河口に巨大な水門が物語っている。

(Translated by Google) It was my first time visiting. There was a compact stand on a spacious ground, and I got the impression that it was something like the origins of rugby. From the stands, you could see the entire ground, and the large sea wall caught your eye, giving you a vivid sense of the scale of the tsunami caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake. 2023/3 I visited again to watch a Kamaishi Seawaves game. There were many spectators and many food trucks, making it a very lively space. It seems that there was originally an elementary and junior high school in this location, and at the time of the Great East Japan Earthquake, the students voluntarily evacuated to higher ground and all survived. It's very impressive to see so many people gather in places like this. (Original) 初めて訪問しました。 広々としたグラウンドにコンパクトなスタンドがあって、何かラグビーの原点のような印象を受けました。 スタンドからは、グランド全体が見渡せるとともに、大きな防潮堤が目に飛び込んできて、東日本大震災の津波の大きさをまざまざと感じさせられました。 2023/3 釜石シーウェイブスの試合を観戦しに再訪しました。 観衆も多く、キッチンカーもたくさん来ていて、とても賑やかな空間となっていました。 もともとこの場所は小中学校があったようで、東日本大震災のときは生徒が自主的に高台に避難して全員助かったそうです。 こうした場所に人が集うのはとても感概深いですね。

(Translated by Google) The stadium where the 2019 Rugby World Cup was held. The excitement conveyed through the video was belied by the silence. There's no one there, but for some reason I feel safe. I visited again on March 10, 2024 for the Great East Japan Earthquake Recovery Prayer Match. (Original) 2019年のラグビー・ワールドカップが開催されたスタジアム。映像から伝わってきた興奮が嘘のような静けさ。誰もいないけれどなぜか安心できる。 2024年3月10日【東日本大震災復興祈念試合】で再訪しました。

(Translated by Google) Japan Rugby League One 2023 Division 2 opening game Kamaishi Seawaves vs Toyota Industries Shuttles Aichi (Original) ジャパンラグビーリーグワン2023 ディビジョン2開幕戦 釜石シーウェイブス vs 豊田自動織機シャトルズ愛知

(Translated by Google) The stadium is compact and you feel close to the ground. The lawn was beautiful. (Original) コンパクトなスタジアムでグラウンドとの距離が近く感じる。芝生がキレイでした。

(Translated by Google) It feels like you are very close to the stadium and the green grass is dazzling. It's a place where you can feel the joy of those days coming back to you at any moment. There is also Unosumai Tomos nearby, where you can learn about various things such as souvenirs and the miracle of cormorant housing (actually, it's not just a miracle). Please come and visit us. (Original) スタジアムをすぐ近くに感じられて芝の緑が眩しいです。 今にもあの時の歓声が甦ってきそうな場所です。 近くにうのすまいトモスもあり、お土産や鵜住居の奇跡(実は奇跡だけではない事実も)など様々なことが知れます。 ぜひ訪れてください。