Overview: The only pine tree in Takata-matsubara left standing after the tsunami of March 11, 2011. Its death from seawater damage was confirmed in May 2012, and the city carried out the “Miracle Lone Pine Preservation Project” to preserve it as a monument. It is one of the five earthquake ruins preserved by Rikuzentakata City.
Visitor Information
| Address | Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture (Takata-matsubara; no street number is given on the official page) |
|---|---|
| Opened | Death confirmed in May 2012; subsequently preserved as a monument |
| Operator | Within the National Memorial and Tribute Facility area (managed by the national government) |
| Opening hours | The park is open 24 hours. The National Memorial and Tribute Facility is open 9:00–18:00 from April to September and 9:00–17:00 from October to March (it is not stated whether this applies to the pine itself) |
| Closed | None (open year-round) |
| Admission | Free |
| Access | The nearest station is “Kiseki no Ippon Matsu” BRT station (according to the roadside station’s guide) |
Opening hours, closing days and admission may change. Please be sure to check the official website before you visit.
Map
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Official website: https://www.city.rikuzentakata.iwate.jp/machizukuri_sangyo/kisekinoippommatsu/3854.html
This article summarizes key points from the official page above and other sources, compiled by the Tohokuru editorial team (checked: October 13, 2026 / source: official). “Unconfirmed” and “not stated” mean the information was not found in the sources we checked.