KAMAISHI & TONO: Daikannon Statue, Tono Furusato Village and Fukuseji Temple
Moderate Activity
Includes meal
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
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.
Tono Furusato Village
Relive history at this living museum that showcases the unspoiled landscapes and way of life in old Tono. A stroll of the grounds reveals a waterwheel turning in a stream, rice paddies and a charcoal burner's hut. Enjoy experiencing a traditional mountain village here with these thatched-roof 'magariya' houses built after the mid-Edo period. This re-created farming village serves as the filming location for movies and television shows, and many of the buildings are designated as national tangible cultural properties.
Fukuseji Temple
Situated on a hillside, an ornate gate welcomes pilgrims to Fukusenji Temple. One of the most impressive in Tono, it is a stunning complex with a five-story pagoda, surrounded by smaller temples tucked into lush foliage and pristine Japanese gardens.
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.
Points of interest
Fukusenji Temple
Kamaishi Daikannon Statue
Tono Furusato Village
Schedule
Special Notes
Need to walk 10 mins to Daikannon Statue from the parking lot and negotiate 200 steps inside of the statue.
You have lunch at a very traditional style room 'thatched room magariya' so you need to take off your shoes and sit on the floor.
Need to walk 15 mins with 50 steps to temple from parking lot.
It will be 2 hour driving from last stop back to pier. (1 restroom stop)
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Moderate Activity
Includes meal
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
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.
Tono Furusato Village
Relive history at this living museum that showcases the unspoiled landscapes and way of life in old Tono. A stroll of the grounds reveals a waterwheel turning in a stream, rice paddies and a charcoal burner's hut. Enjoy experiencing a traditional mountain village here with these thatched-roof 'magariya' houses built after the mid-Edo period. This re-created farming village serves as the filming location for movies and television shows, and many of the buildings are designated as national tangible cultural properties.
Fukuseji Temple
Situated on a hillside, an ornate gate welcomes pilgrims to Fukusenji Temple. One of the most impressive in Tono, it is a stunning complex with a five-story pagoda, surrounded by smaller temples tucked into lush foliage and pristine Japanese gardens.
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.
Points of interest
Fukusenji Temple
Kamaishi Daikannon Statue
Tono Furusato Village
Schedule
Special Notes
Need to walk 10 mins to Daikannon Statue from the parking lot and negotiate 200 steps inside of the statue.
You have lunch at a very traditional style room 'thatched room magariya' so you need to take off your shoes and sit on the floor.
Need to walk 15 mins with 50 steps to temple from parking lot.
It will be 2 hour driving from last stop back to pier. (1 restroom stop)