White Deer Oshika
White Deer Oshika
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Art nestled in nature
Overview
Overview
White Deer is a 6 meter tall white deer sculpture created by contemporary sculptor Kohei Nawa. It is located at "White Shell Beach" in the Ogihama area of Oshika Peninsula, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture.
Installation history
Installation history
It was installed as part of the art event "Reborn-Art Festival" held in 2017. The Oshika Peninsula was an area that was severely damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake, and White Deer was created as a piece of work that expresses hopes and wishes for recovery.
Characteristics and highlights of the work
Characteristics and highlights of the work
The motif is the deer, which has been worshiped as a sacred animal since ancient times, and is expressed using modern shapes and materials.
Standing against the backdrop of the majestic Pacific Ocean, White Deer has an overwhelming presence.
There is a restaurant building next to the artwork, which is open during the summer art festival. Enjoy exquisite cuisine made with local ingredients (reservation required)
Reference information
Reborn-Art Festival: https://www.reborn-art-fes.jp/
Path from the parking lot to White Deer
Access
Access
Train: Approximately 50 minutes by bus from JR Ishinomaki Station
Car: Approximately 30 minutes from JR Ishinomaki Station
The parking lot is at the end of the fishing port, past the sea wall and turning to the right. It's a little difficult to find, so you may want to park your car in an open area in front of the seawall and walk.
Nearby information
Nearby information
Oshika Whale Land https://oshika.miyagi.jp/oswl/
White Deer is a must-see work if you visit Oshika Peninsula. The sight of the White Deer, one with the majestic nature, is sure to impress you.
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