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What you will visit:
Tsunami Remains-Taro Kanko Hotel
The Taro Kanko Hotel Tsunami Remains is a testament to the power of the community's resiliency and serves as commemorative site. On March 11, 2011, Miyako was devastated by a 17-meter-high tsunami which caused massive destruction to the area. The first two floors of the hotel were completely lost, leaving only the pillars, but the remaining levels have been preserved and are now on display. Climb to the sixth floor to view a video of the tragic event taken by the hotel's owner.

Sannoiwa Rocks
Carved by centuries of wind and pounding surf, the Sannoiwa Rocks, overlooking the Sanriku coastal area, consist of three huge boulders, including 50-meter-high Otoko-iwa (male rock) in the center, Onna-iwa (female rock) on the left and Taiko-iwa (drum rock) on the right. They rise as high as 164 feet (50 meters). There is a small sea cave tucked into the Otoko-iwa formation, and legend tells that those who pass through the hole will be blessed with good fortune.

Jodogahama Beach and Visitors 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.

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.