Ishinomaki, Japan
石巻市
Ishinomaki is a town of 140,151 people in Miyagi, Japan, founded in April 1, 1933.
Why visit Ishinomaki
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 293 places to eat, 27 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include シアターキネマティカ, Okada Planning, Ishinomori Manga Museum and Kadonowaki Elementary School Ruins.
Weather in Ishinomaki
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About Ishinomaki
Ishinomaki (石巻市, Ishinomaki-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [ì.ɕí.nó̞.mä̀.k̟ʲì, -mä́.k̟ʲi̥.ɕì]) is a city located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 May 2025, the city has an estimated population of 131,189, and a population density of 250 persons per km2 in 62,546 households. The total area of the city is 554.55 square kilometres (214.11 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Ishinomaki (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Ishinomaki on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do9
Museums and landmarks17
Ishinomori Manga Museum
Museum · 1.7 km
Museum in Ishinomaki, Miyagi, Japan
Mo 09:00-17:00;We-Su 09:00-17:00
Kadonowaki Elementary School Ruins
Monument and historic site · 0.7 km
Numazu Shell Mound
Monument and historic site · 7.5 km
Archaeological site in Japan
Satohama shell mound
Monument and historic site · 16.0 km
Jomon archaeological site in Japan
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds25
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes293
281 more on the map.
History
The area of present-day Ishinomaki was part of ancient Mutsu Province. During the Sengoku period, the area was contested by various samurai clans before the area came under the control of the Date clan of Sendai Domain during the Edo period. The town prospered as a major port and transshipment center for coastal shipping between Edo and northern Japan. The town of Ishinomaki was established within Oshika District on June 1, 1889, with the establishment of the modern municipalities system.
The city was founded on April 1, 1933. On April 1, 2005, Ishinomaki absorbed the neighboring towns of Kahoku, Kanan, Kitakami, Monou and Ogatsu, and the town of Oshika to more than quadruple its area, and add nearly 60,000 people to its population.
The town of Ogatsu is regionally famous for its inkstones and has an annual scallop festival in the summer. Ayukawa, a town in Oshika, was formerly a base for several ships in Japan's whaling fleet.
From the History section of Ishinomaki on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay27
Churches and places of worship48
Shopping62
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Healthcare65
Map of Ishinomaki
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Getting there and nearby towns
Sendai Airport (SDJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 46 km away.
- Yamoto 8 km west, about 8 min by car
- Higashimatsushima 11 km west, about 11 min by car
- Onagawa Chō 13 km east, about 13 min by car
- Wakuya 20 km northwest, about 20 min by car
- Matsushima 21 km west, about 21 min by car
- Kogota-ekimae 24 km northwest, about 24 min by car
- Satohata 24 km west, about 24 min by car
- Shiogama 26 km southwest, about 26 min by car
- Shōbudahama 25 km southwest, about 25 min by car
- Sendai 41 km southwest, about 41 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ishinomaki Miyagi Tsunami Memorial Museum seen from the west, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Minamihama Tsunami Memorial Park seen from the sky ②, 震災伝承ネットワーク協議会, CC BY 4.0
- Ishinomaki Minamihama Tsunami Memorial Park Canal seen from the parking lot to the east, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Mill seen from the east 02, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Minamihama Tsunami Memorial Park Canal seen from the parking lot to the west, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Nankōchō 1-chōme-6 seen from the south, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Minamihama Tsunami Memorial Park seen from the northwest, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Minamihama Tsunami Memorial Park seen from Miyagi Tsunami Memorial Museum to the southwest, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Nankomon-waki Line seen from the west, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Miyagi Tsunami Memorial Museum seen from the northwest 02, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Minamihama Tsunami Memorial Park Nurebutsu shrine, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Miyagi Tsunami Memorial Museum northern side seen from the west, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Municipal Kadonowaki Elementary School seen from the southwest, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Minamihama Tsunami Memorial Park Southern canal 02, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Minamihama Tsunami Memorial Park Southern canal 01, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Kadonowakichō 5-chōme-3-11 seen from the south, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Miyagi Tsunami Memorial Museum seen from the northwest 01, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki The dam seen from the Nurebutsu entrance to the Tsunami Memorial Park to the west, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki The dam seen from the Nurebutsu entrance to the Tsunami Memorial Park to the east, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Zandstrand in Ishinomaki, -27 januari 2013 a, Masahiro Hayata, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ishinomaki Bay seen from the dam next to the Tsunami Memorial Park 03, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Bay seen from the dam next to the Tsunami Memorial Park 05, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Bay seen from the dam next to the Tsunami Memorial Park 01, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Bay seen from the dam next to the Tsunami Memorial Park 04, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Bay seen from the dam next to the Tsunami Memorial Park 02, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Minamihama Tsunami Memorial Park viewing platform, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Minamihama Tsunami Memorial Park seen from the viewing platform to the west, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Municipal Kadonowaki Elementary School seen from the viewing platform, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Minamihama Tsunami Memorial Park seen from the viewing platform to the northwest, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Miyagi Tsunami Memorial Museum seen from the southeast 02, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Marina parking lot seen from the viewing platform, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Miyagi Tsunami Memorial Museum seen from the southeast 01, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Kawaminato-ohashi Bridge seen from Miyagi Tsunami Memorial Museum, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Municipal Kadonowaki Elementary School 20250323 01, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- Ishinomaki Minamihama Tsunami Memorial Park 1-chome Hill seen from the southeast, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Municipal Kadonowaki Elementary School seen in front, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Minamihama Tsunami Memorial Park 1-chome Hill seen from the east, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MangattanMuseum002, gleam_df, CC BY 2.0
- Mt. Ootakamori 02, neuropower, Public domain
- Ishinomaki-Saint John the Apostle Orthodox Church4, K. Natsuko (She is a friend of Kliment A.K., and has permitted Kliment A.K. to indicate the files' license status.), CC BY-SA 3.0
- IshinomakiKoubunkanHighSchool, Asasa198, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ishinomaki Technical High School, Asasa198, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Haiden of Kashima-miko-jinja shrine,Ishinomaki city 1, Bachstelze, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ishinomaki Municipal Hospital, Mutimaro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 石巻南浜津波復興祈念公園門脇口, 石巻敎祖, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eigan-ji in snow, Save the Children Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Sakurazaka High School, Ishinomaki, 28th June 2025, 石巻敎祖, CC BY 4.0
- Kadonowaki Elementary School, Yasu ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
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