Otsuchi-cho, Iwate, is located in the middle of the Sanriku Coast. Its main industry is the fishing industry.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u201cAramakizake<\/em>,\u201d gutted, salted and lightly dried salmon, is a signature product of the region. The Town has become known as a town of salmon farming in recent years.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Also known for its folk performing arts, the Town has approximately 20active groups , including kagura, daikagura, shishiodori, and toramai.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n During this tour, you will have opportunities to enjoy various activities including riding electronic bicycles to explore the Town, meeting locals and enjoying local gourmet cuisines. You may also join a guided tour visiting shrines and temples, and encounter and enjoy folk performing arts. You can use and develop this itinerary of a 3-day, 2-night trip as you want. Enjoy Otsuchi, \u201cTown of Folk Performing Arts,\u201d to the fullest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Accommodations and Transportations<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Countermeasures against COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \u00a0Trip to Otsuchi, \u201cTown of Folk Performing Arts\u201d \u2013 3 Days and 2 Nights<\/strong> <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Welcome to Otsuchi, a \u201cTown of Folk Performing Arts\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Experiencing Otsuchi from A to Z<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Trip to Otsuchi, \u201cTown of Folk Performing Arts\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n You can pick up and return rental bicycles with advanced reservations at the following two places<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Taxis can be hired from the following two companies:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Welcome to Otsuchi, a \u201cTown of Folk Performing Arts\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Tokyo Sta.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n Travel time 2 hrs 12min<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Morioka Sta.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Iwate-ken Kotsu Bus bound for Otsuchi <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Travel time \uff12hrs 24min<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Rantal car Travel time \uff12hrs 20min<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sanfes.com\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/7114268ab6b754c5ecd05647d98e19f7-1-1280x853.jpeg\")
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Route: Tokyo to \u21c6Morioka to \u21c6Otsuch<\/strong>
Oct.<\/strong>14th(Fri)-16th(Sun),2022<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nDay 1<\/strong>
Oct. 14th(Fri)<\/strong>,2022<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nItinerary<\/th> <\/th> remark<\/strong>s<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> 12\uff1a20<\/strong><\/td> Tokyo Sta.\u30fc Morioka Sta.(Arr. 14\uff1a32) <\/td> Tohoku Shinkansen ‘Hayabusa23’ <\/td><\/tr> 15\uff1a05<\/strong><\/td> Morioka Sta.\u30fcOtsuchi Sta.(Arr.17\uff1a29)
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Oct.15th(Sat),2022<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nrequired time<\/th> <\/th> remark<\/strong>s<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> 4hours\uff5e<\/strong><\/td> Otsuchi Charikue (Otsuchi Bicycle Quest)<\/td> \uff08Reservation required\uff091 day up to 8 people<\/td><\/tr> about 1hour<\/td> \u300cVisiting Otsuchi Folk Performing Arts Groups<\/td> \uff08Reservation required\uff091 group about up to 10 people<\/td><\/tr> about 2hours<\/td> Visiting Otsuchi Shrines and Temples<\/td> \uff08Reservation required\uff091 group about up to 10 people<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Day3
Oct.<\/strong>16th(Sun),2022<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nItinerary<\/th> <\/th> remark<\/strong>s<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> 09\uff1a00-15\uff1a00\u3000<\/strong><\/td> Otsuchi Industrial Festival<\/td> Umizukuri Kinen (Memorial) Park<\/td><\/tr> 15\uff1a21\u3000<\/strong><\/td> Otsuchi Sta.\u30fcKamaishi Sta.\uff08Arr. 15:39)<\/td> Sanriku Railway or rental car<\/td><\/tr> 15\uff1a57\u3000<\/strong><\/td> Kamaishi Sta.\u30fcShinhanamaki Sta.\uff08Arr.17:53)<\/td> JR Kamaishi Line <\/td><\/tr> 18\uff1a07\u3000<\/strong><\/td> Shinhanamaki Sta.\u30fcTokyo Sta.\uff08Arr.21:21)<\/td> Tohoku Shinkansen’yYamabiko\uff16\uff18’<\/td><\/tr> 18\uff1a16\u3000<\/strong><\/strong><\/td> Morioka Sta.\u30fcTokyo Sta\uff08Arr.20:32)<\/td> \u203bRental Car information\uff5cTohoku Shinkansen’Hatyabusa 40′<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Local Transportations<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The links include model bicycle tour courses including \u201cShiroyama Course,\u201d \u201cRias Coastal Scenic Course\u201d and \u201cShinzan Course.\u201d They could be useful to develop your own tours. Please note however, that they are not a part of \u201cOtsuchi Charikue (Otsuchi Bicycle Quest),\u201d which is a bicycle tour organized by Otsuchi Tourism Exchange Association.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sanfes.com\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/522841835b01bc0d4f34fbcc4a5762a8.jpg\")
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Oct. 14th(Fri)<\/strong><\/strong>,2022<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nItinerary<\/th> <\/th> remark<\/strong>s<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> 12\uff1a20<\/strong><\/td> Tokyo Sta.\u30fc Morioka Sta.\uff08Arr.14\uff1a32) <\/a><\/td> Tohoku Shinkansen’Hayabusa23′ <\/td><\/tr> 15\uff1a05<\/strong><\/td> Morioka Sta.\u30fcOtsuchi Sta(Arr.17\uff1a29)or rental car<\/a><\/td> Iwate-ken Kotsu Bus bound for Otsuchi
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Tohoku Shinkansen’Hayabusa23′<\/strong>
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