The two main sights in Ishinomaki are islands, which require getting on a ferry to get there. Once on the islands itself, you can get to the sights on foot. 
 

Public transportation: 

Travelers who come by public transportation need to get off at Ishinomaki station or Onagawa station, to get to either Ishinomaki Port or Onagawa Port. From Ishinomaki station, it is about 25 minutes walking to the port, but there is also a museum and park along the way. From Onagawa station, it takes about 10 minutes to reach Onagawa Port. 

Ferry services:

• Ishinomaki port - Tashirojima Island (Cat island)

• Onagawa port - Kinkasan Island (Deer island) 

Car rentals:

We recommend staying in Ishinomaki for about one day. 
 

The nearest and most convenient airport is Yamagata Airport. 

• by car: approximately 2 hours

• by public transport: approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes

We recommend the following options for staying connected in Japan:

• Sakura Mobile Travel Sim (data only)
• Sakura Mobile Travel Sim (data + voice)
• Sakura Mobile Unlimited Wifi / Pocket Wifi