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What you will visit:
Kamaishi Daikannon Statue
Erected in 1970, this towering statue of the Buddhist 'Goddess of Mercy' stands 159 feet (48.5 meters) tall overlooking sparkling Kamaishi Bay as the protector of the city. In her outstretched hands she holds a fish, watching over Kamaishi's sailors and ensuring a bountiful catch. The base of the statue serves as a temple. For those wishing to take in superlative views, climb the 13 floors inside, past statues of the Seven Lucky Gods, where an observation platform, formed by the fish, provides spectacular panoramic vistas.

The Kamaishi Iron and Steel Museum
The Kamaishi Iron and Steel Museum documents the beginning of industrial iron and steel making in Japan. Magnetite was discovered in the mountains surrounding Kamaishi in the 18th century, and Japan's first blast furnace was constructed here in the 19th century. The modern museum offers an in-depth look at Kamaishi's ironmaking through a combination of historic artifacts and visual and hands-on displays all centered on a full-sized blast furnace replica. Photographic views of Kamaishi Bay can be captured from the viewing terrace.

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. Parts of Miyako fall within the Sanriku Fukko National Park. 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.