Overview
Please note that even if you select “Tour Language: English(written),” the driver speaks Japanese only. Communication will be supported using a translation app, and English tour information will be provided in advance. This 7-hour educational shore excursion explores the 2011 tsunami, local resilience, and the region’s recovery. In Taro, see the preserved tsunami ruins of Taro Kanko Hotel and walk atop the massive double seawalls known as the “Great Wall.” Return to Miyako for lunch, then enjoy the timeless beauty of Jodogahama Beach. If time allows, end with a visit to a local science facility to learn about Sanriku’s marine life before returning to Miyako Port. Lunch is not included in this tour.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Iwate Prefectural Fisheries Science Museum - to be paid on site
- Lunch is not included in this tour.
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Taro Kanko Hotel (Tsunami Ruins) Stand before the preserved 6-story hotel where the 2011 tsunami reached the 4th floor. Bent steel beams remain exposed—an unforgettable, sobering testament to nature’s force.
Stop 2
Taro Seawall (“Great Wall of Taro”) Walk on a 10-meter-high double seawall built to protect the town. From the top, view the rebuilt community and the calm Pacific beyond.
Stop 3
Jodogahama Rest House (or nearby restaurant) Enjoy a lunch break overlooking Jodogahama. Local specialties may include a seafood rice bowl or “Bin-don,” a jar-style seafood dish popular in Miyako.
Stop 4
A serene coastline of brilliant white rocks, pine trees, and clear blue water. Its enduring beauty is a comforting symbol of the region’s recovery.
Stop 5
Iwate Prefectural Fisheries Science Museum (etc.) If time permits, learn about Sanriku’s marine environment and salmon culture through hands-on exhibits—an educational add-on to deepen your coastal understanding.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a flexible tour. Admission fees are paid separately on-site. All admissions are optional, and you may decide whether you would like to proceed with each attraction.