Rikuzentakata Miracle Pine: Symbol of Hope and Memory of the Great Disaster

The Miracle Pine of Rikuzentakata

The "Miracle Pine" in Rikuzentakata, Iwate, was the single tree that survived when the March 11, 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake tsunami nearly obliterated the approximately 70,000-tree Takata Matsubara pine grove.

About the Miracle Pine

- Height: Approximately 27m - Preservation: The tree died in 2012 — the trunk was reinforced with resin injection for permanent preservation - Location: Near the Kesen River mouth at Takata Matsubara Beach - Significance: Conveying the memory of disaster and symbolizing recovery — recognized worldwide

Nearby Facilities

- Iwate TSUNAMI Memorial Museum: Transmission facility conveying damage, lessons, and recovery from the disaster - Takata Matsubara Tsunami Recovery Memorial Park: Park conveying remembrance and disaster prevention awareness - Roadside Station Takata Matsubara: Local food and products

Getting There

- From Sanriku Railway Rias Line Rikuzentakata Station by foot or taxi: about 10 minutes

Tips

A combined visit to the Disaster Transmission Museum and the Miracle Pine is recommended. Please visit quietly and respectfully.