[Iwate] Reflecting on recovery: guided tsunami memorial visit + lodgingの紹介画像
[Iwate] Reflecting on recovery: guided tsunami memorial visit + lodgingの紹介画像
[Iwate] Reflecting on recovery: guided tsunami memorial visit + lodgingの紹介画像
[Iwate] Reflecting on recovery: guided tsunami memorial visit + lodgingの紹介画像
[Iwate] Reflecting on recovery: guided tsunami memorial visit + lodgingの紹介画像
[Iwate] Reflecting on recovery: guided tsunami memorial visit + lodgingの紹介画像
[Iwate] Reflecting on recovery: guided tsunami memorial visit + lodgingの紹介画像
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32046

[Iwate] Reflecting on recovery: guided tsunami memorial visit + lodging

Etc. included in the price
  • Beginners welcome - First try
  • Empty-hands OK
  • Meal included
  • Operate rain or shine
  • Children welcome
  • Possible number of bookings
    2~8
  • Participating age
    5Age ~ 90 Age
  • Duration
    1 Day or more
Plan description

Tour Highlights:
✔ Visit the newly opened Iwate Tsunami Memorial Museum with a local guide
✔ Learn how the people of Rikuzentakata have faced and overcome past natural disaster, and how they look to the future
✔ Visit the “Miracle Pine” (Kiseki-no-ippon-matsu), a symbol of resilience and hope for the region
✔ Place an offering of flowers on the memorial to honor those who lost their lives on March 11, 2011

Check-in to your lodging at Ofunato Hot-springs.

On March 3, 2011, a magnitude 9 earthquake and devastating tsunami hit the coast of North-Eastern Japan, taking with it entire cities and communities.The coastal town of Rikuzentakata in Iwate Prefecture was one of the most heavily affected areas.

In 2019, a new memorial museum was opened in Rikuzentakata to function both as an educational center to spread the message of disaster prevention to future generations, as well as a provide a spiritual space to honor the memory of all those whose lives were lost or whose lives were changed forever.

On this tour, you will have the opportunity to hear first-hand stories of survival and recovery from a local guide as you tour the memorial museum.

Accommodation plan

Check-in to your lodging at Ofunato Hot-springs. You will stay in a traditional Japanese style room (2 people to 1 room) and have full access to the hot-spring baths with ocean views! Included in your stay is a full course Japanese style dinner of local cuisine and tasty breakfast the next morning.

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Reservation cancellation fee generation date Cancellation fee will be charged from 2 days before the event date.
About cancellation The cancellation fee will be required in accordance with the policy below.Up to three days prior, no cancellation fee.Two days prior: 20% Day before: 30% On the day: 100%
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Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants 2 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings 2~8
About duration
1 Day or more
17:00 check in, one night stay, 1.5H tour
Operating period All-year-round
Assembly time 17:00
Booking deadline until 11:59 3 days before

Changing room Toilet
Shower Parking
Locker

Dress code - Must bring items It is not particularly necessary, but please participate in winter etc with warm clothing.

Time schedule

   
Meet at the stained-glass windows of Sendai Sta.
12:25

Meet at the stained-glass windows of Sendai Sta. 12:30 Visit'Date no Komichi' local produce and souvenir area of Sendai Station to sample some local Japanese sake!

Visit'Sendai's Kitchen', Sendai Morning Market.
12:40

Visit'Sendai's Kitchen', Sendai Morning Market. This market is always buzzing with local shoppers and restaurant owners searching for the freshest local produce from the many fish-mongers, vegetable and fruit stands and specialty stores.

Taiyaki store (fish shaped sweet pancake)
12:50

Taiyaki store (fish shaped sweet pancake) You can enjoy Taiyaki across Japan, but Sendai's'Taikichi' store is famous for its unique filling flavours, including some Sendai-limited flavours like'Zunda-mochi' or even beef-tongue curry!

12:55

Visit'Mitaki Fudoson', a temple hidden within the busy shopping arcade. Hear the story of'Sendai Shiro' and make a prayer for good fortune!

Drop-in to Abehei Kamaboko
13:05

Drop-in to Abehei Kamaboko Here you can try grilling your own Sasa-kama to enjoy it at its best – straight off the grill!

Sendai's oldest department store, Fujisaki
13:25

Sendai's oldest department store, Fujisaki After feasting your eyes on all of the tasty goods in the'Depa-chika' basement, discover another mysterious shrine in an unexpected location…

Take a walk around Sendai Backstreet
13:50

Take a walk around Sendai Backstreet Soak-up the retro vibes of the various hole-in-the-wall bars, restaurants and shops and take some notes for your dinner later!

14:07

And it's off to follow the footsteps of Date Masamune himself by jumping aboard Sendai's'Loople' sight-seeing bus.

14:15

At the beautiful'Zuihoden', mausoleum of Date Masamune and several generations of the Date family. Enjoy the scenic location and decorative architecture. (Leave on the 14:55 bus)

Ruins of Aoba Castle
15:02

Ruins of Aoba Castle Enjoy panaromic views over Sendai City.Indulge in Date's favorite snack – Zunda (sweet Edamame bean paste) – in either a unique shake or on top of mochi rice-cake! (Leave on 15:42 bus)

Osaki Hachimangu
16:03

Osaki Hachimangu Walk through the shrine grounds to the main hall, a designated national treasure, to enjoy the intricate Momoyama style architecture. Make a prayer and receive your fortune! (Leave on final bus 16:43)

Arrive back to Sendai Station. End of tour.
17:10

Arrive back to Sendai Station. End of tour.

Access - Map

29-1, Azamarumori, Ofunato-chou, Ofunato city, Iwate
Assembly point

Ofunato Onsen

If you arrive by car

About 3 minutes by car from the GoIshi coast IC on the Sanriku Expressway

If you arrive by train

A 15-minute walk from Shimunato Station on the JR Ofunato Line (In service on behalf of BRT)

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