Excursion Doha panorama & arabic coffee experience tour at Doha

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. Your tour takes you to the Taro area and the Jodogahama area which boasts picturesque scenery with the jagged rocks protruding from the sea.

Taro Kanko Hotel

Depart the pier for the 30 minute journey to the Taro Kanko Hotel, which was one of the very few structures that remained intact after the tsunami washed through the town. Spend approximately one hour with your guide. The first two floors of the hotel were completely washed away with only the pillars remaining. The upper floors have been preserved and are now open to the public to provide information on disaster prevention. A local guide will join you and will share with you what happened on March 11th, 2011 and after. Brace for an explicit video showing footage of the tsunami washing out the town.

Take in the view of the Sanno-iwa rocks which consist of Otoko-iwa, Onna-iwa and Taiko-iwa. These rocks were first formed through volcanic activity in the area, and then sediments deposited onto the ocean floor which eventually were exposed to the wind and waves to be carved out into the shapes that they are today.

Michinoeki Taro

Stop at Michinoeki Taro, which was newly built in 2018 as a symbol of the area's recovery from the tsunami impact. The facility sells local produces as well as offer educational activities for disaster prevention.

Jodogahama

The final visit of the day is Jodogahama. It got its name as resembling the idea of Buddhist paradise "Jodo" or "Pure Land". The jagged rocks line up to create an unusual landscape, with the contrast between the white sand and the deep blue of the ocean The area was critically affected by the tsunami of March 11th, 2011 as the tidal waves carried debris from destroyed buildings and covered the entire beach

Points of interests

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Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking with approximately 100 steps at the Taro Kanko Hotel. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and those who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. As many local vendors do not accept credit cards or US dollars, Japanese yen is required for any purchases: guests are advised to exchange money at the airport prior to the cruise. The video at the Taro Kanko Hotel contains graphic images of the tsunami and is in Japanese only. The tour sequence may vary. Local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility.