Panoramic Miyako Geo Park
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Port
Miyako, Japan
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Activity Level
Easy
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$139
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Miyako, a city located in the center of the coastal Iwate Prefecture, suffered devastating damage from the earthquake and tsunami of 2011. Seawater swept across the city's coastal districts, destroying everything in its path.
Travel by coach to Jodogahama Beach for a photo stop. This National Scenic Reserve is a beautiful white-pebble beach that creates a striking landscape against the deep blue ocean. The contrast is punctuated by rocky islands and the surrounding lush green pine trees.
From the shoreline, you'll view the Sannoiwa Rocks, carved by centuries, or millennia, of wind and pounding surf. Dominating the picturesque coastline of Sanriku Fukko National Park, the rocks consist of three huge boulders, including the Otoko-iwa (male rock) in the center at almost 120 feet tall, the Onna-iwa (female rock) on the left, and the Taiko-iwa (drum rock) on the right.
The coach climbs up to the Michi-no eki Taro viewpoint, offering views over the newly-built breakwater and the town undergoing reconstruction.
Notes:
Bring local currency, as many vendors do not accept credit cards or US dollars. Unfamiliar accents can be challenging; feel free to ask your guide to repeat or elaborate on information, and to speak more slowly so you can fully comprehend and converse.