Kinka-zan Island, exploring the Temple complex October 2015

From the little harbour the track rises steeply up the small mountain through some grass fields neatly grazed by deer who were wandering in the shade of ginkgo trees.

The Temple buildings were nestled amongst trees higher up the slopes with deer wandering around all over hoping for food from the handful of tourists .

This Island was apparently the closest major piece of land to the epicentre of the 2011 earthquake and some structural damage was still visible.

Some visitors washed their money ( coins and notes ) in one of the streams, where a special basket was provided, to ensure future financial good fortune .

Ferry ride to Kinka-zan Miyagi October 2015

Taking the ferry from Onagawa to Kinka-zan ( Kinkasan ) island.

Please click on the images once or twice to view in full detail.

Onagawa harbour 

Families feeding the Ume-neko just before departure

Some professional photographers having fun photographing the birds following the ferry.

some views of Onagawa disappearing into the background as we sail out to sea

The ferry sailed past Onagawa power station.

The Island of Enoshima in the distance 

The cliffs of Kinka-zan

Kinka-zan harbour