Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

What you will Visit:
Jodogahama Beach and Visitor Center
Designated as a national scenic spot, Jodogahama Beach, which is Buddhist for 'Pure Land' is a beautiful white-pebble beach that creates a striking landscape against deep blue ocean waters punctuated by rocky islands and the surrounding lush green palm trees. This popular tourist attraction along the Sanriku Coast boasts a Visitors Center with a small museum that displays the natural history of this treasured coastline.

Jodogahama Boat Cruise
A relaxed, 30-minute cruise introduces the jagged rocky island of Jodogahama and the picturesque Sanriku coast. Cruise past several dramatic rock formations, such as the towering Candle Rock, and a large blowhole while seagulls dip and dive in the salty sea air.

What you will see along the way:
Miyako City, located in the center of the coastal area of Iwate Prefecture, suffered devastating damage from the 2011 tsunami. Swells of water swept across the city's coastal districts, destroying everything in its path. You'll see the devastation as you travel past the tsunami ruins of the Taro Kanko Hotel. Parts of Miyako fall within the Sanriku Fukko National Park and the city is known for its spectacular eastern coastline, which envelops Miyako Bay and its craggy rock formations along the Pacific Ocean. Whether viewed from the window of the motorcoach or from a chartered railway, despite its tragic past, its beauty still shines.

Shopping:
At the local fish market, you must have yen if you wish to purchase any produce.