Tokyo Station Hayabusa No.7 bound for Morioka

Morioka Station

Morioka station East exit 7, Iwate Kenboku Bus 106 Rapid service

arrive at Miyako ekimae

Miyako Ekimae, Local Bus bound for Oku-Jyodogahama

To the famous scenic spot in Miyako where sharp white rhyolite, a volcanic rock stand in the ocean

Jodogahama beach

The beauty of Jodohama beach, which is praised as “just like the Pure Land of Paradise,” was formed over a long period of time by volcanic eruptions, crustal movement, and sea water erosion. There are many attractions such as oddly shaped rocks and caves, which can be toured by sightseeing boats or small boats. In summer, it is a popular swimming spot and has been selected as one of the 100 best bathing spots by the Ministry of the Environment.

Bin-don (seafood bowl) served in a unique Sanriku style

Lunch at Jodogahama Rest House

The common style of preserving freshly caught sea urchins along the coast of Iwate Prefecture is to pack them in milk jar.
The advantage of doing so is that it is hygienic and freshness can be well preserved. Bin-Don (seafood bowl in a jar) has got inspiration from this unique preservation method.
It is fun to look at the layers of seafood in a jar, and you can make it easily by yourself.

View Jodogahama from the sea

Pleasure cruise Umineko Maru

Jodogahama – Dezaki-futo (30 minute boat ride)

Desaki-Futo

Japanese easternmost roadside station
Roadside Station sea topia Naado

Desaki-Futo, Bus Stop, Route bus bound for Miyako Ekimae

Arrive at Kenpoku Bus Miyako Ekimae Information Center, and arrange renting a car

Off to Ryusendo Cave with your rent car
(research the required time from your accommodation before hands)

One of the three largest limestone caves, which has mystical blue world
Ryusendo Cave

Ryusendo Cave, also known as “Dagon Blue”, have one of the world’s clearest underground lakes in the world.
As one of the Japan’s three largest limestone caves, it has also been designated as a national natural monument.
The publicly accessible tourist course covers 700 meters, while the total length, with confirmed sections alone, extends to 4,088 meters. Exploration continues to be ongoing and unveiling its natural wonders, that attract and invite visitors into a fantastical world imbued with the breath of nature.

Head to Iwaizumi Chomin Kaikan

Inheriting Nanazumai, Nenbutsu-kenmai, Sansa-odori

Iwaizumi Town Local Geinoh Festival (ends at 12:00)

Venue: Iwaizumi Chomin Kaikan

Visit to Ureira-Dori Shopping Street
Ureira-dori Shopping Street was once flourished by lodging business in central area of the Iwaizumi town. Sake brewery and western buildings from Meiji era (1868-1912), and old houses from Showa era (1926-1989) still remain and line up on the street. Enjoy strolling on the tree by shopping Japanese sweets, and handmade breads, very popular “Tanuki cake”(raccoon cake), and last but no least traditional handcrafts.

Ureira-Dori Shopping street, stroll around, get some foods

Off to Miyako station with your rent car

Arrive at Miyako station, and return the rent car

Miyako Station bus terminal, Iwate Kenbokku Bus 106 Special rapid service

Arrive at Morioka station

Morioka station, Tokoku Shinkansen Hayabusa 34 bound for Tokyo