Things to do in Rikuchu Coast
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- Age 6～Age 99
- Within 1 hour
Only for customers who participate in "Sanriku Fireworks Competition 2021" Antigen test kit ◆ Please take thorough measures against infection and watch the fireworks. Although it is not compulsory, please enjoy the fireworks with confidence with the antigen test kit. ◆ We will ship within 2 business days after you complete the purchase procedure. * The store is closed on weekends and holidays, and shipping is not available. Product Name: New Coronavirus Antigen Test Kit (Colloidal Gold Method) JOYSBIO This product can be used as a guideline for regular physical condition management and when you have physical condition anxiety. Please inspect and check the results 24 hours before the fireworks display. The test result will be available in about 15 minutes. * Medically and epidemiologically, we do not guarantee the prevention of new coronavirus infections. If you suspect that you are positive, consult your doctor, medical institution, etc. and undergo the necessary tests. In addition, if you suspect that you are positive, you will not be able to view the Sanriku Fireworks Festival, so we will refund the fireworks viewing ticket price for you. Please note that you may be asked to provide materials that allow you to check the test results. For more information, please contact the "FIREWORKS Secretariat" inquiries on the Sanriku Fireworks Festival website.
- Age 5～
- 1～2 hours
- 12:30
You observe the traditional performing arts: Kenbai literary means dance with a sword. Kenbai has a long history. In the Edo-period it was performed in order to pray for dead Samurai. Now, local residents including children take over the performance.You can feel the spirit of the local history and interact with dancers. Tour Highlights： ✔ Chance to experience traditional performing arts ✔ This dance was performed in order to pray for dead Samurai in Edo period. ✔ Now, local residents including children take over the performance. ✔ You can feel the spirit of the local history and interact with dancers.
- Age 5～
- 2～3 hours
- 12:30
On March 11, 2011 at 14:46, the powerful earthquake in Japan occurred 70 kilometers off the Pacific coast of the Tohoku Region. Approximately 30 minutes later a devastating tsunami struck the Sanriku Coast. Taro-district is located in the middle of Sanriku Coast. A local resident who experienced the disaster in Taro takes you around Taro-district. You are walking through Tsunami struck area including the massive breakwater and Tsunami memorial building Taro-Kanko hotel. You certainly feel the spirit of 'never surrender'. Tour Highlights： ✔ Learn earthquake from story-teller walking through Tsunami struck area including the massive breakwater. ✔ Visit tsunami memorial building of Taro-Kanko hotel. ✔ You certainly feel the spirit of 'never surrender'.
- Age 5～Age 90
- 2～3 hours
- 12:30
You observe the scallop aquaculture ground led by a local fisherman and experience the fisherman’s job. The aquaculture ground is located near Hide-Shima(Hide island) which is designated national natural treasure where endangered sea swallows live. After the observation, you can enjoy seafood barbecue!! Tour Highlights： ✔ Observe the scallop aquaculture ground led by a local fisherman！ ✔ The aquaculture ground is near Hide-Shima(Hide island) which is designated national natural treasure! ✔ Enjoy seafood barbecue!!
- Age 5～Age 90
- 2～3 hours
- 12:30
You can observe professional Japanese Sword-smith craft center. You feel the heat and watch sparks in the process of making the sword. Also, you have a lesson from the sword-smith how to make the sword and actually make a knife for cutting paper. Tour Highlights： ✔ Rare chance to observe professional Japanese Sword-smith craft center！ ✔ Feel the heat and watch sparks in the process of making the sword! ✔ Have a lesson from the sword-smith. ✔ Make a knife for cutting paper!
- Age 5～Age 90
- 2～3 hours
- 12:30
As it is called 'squid prince' takes you to the authentic fish auction site. You can stand very close to the fish brokers who are participating in the auction. Tour Highlights： ✔ 'Squid prince' takes you to the authentic fish auction site！ ✔ You can stand very close to the fish brokers participating in the auction. ✔ Learn the unique Japanese fishing method and the problems of the fishing industry in Japan. ✔ Have a chance to enjoy fresh marine products! As it is called ‘squid prince’ takes you to the authentic fish auction site. You can stand very close to the fish brokers who are participating in the auction. Not only that, ‘squid prince’ teaches you about the unique Japanese fishing method and the problems of the fishing industry in Japan. After the lesson, you have a chance to enjoy fresh marine products!
- Age 0～Age 100
- Within 1 hour
2011.3.11 Since then, memory engraved on this earth. Tanohata in the disaster area, at Shimakoshi district or Raga district, residents storyteller will talk.
全く何不自由なく暮らしている自分たちに何ができるだろうか。何からやってあげればいいのか、どんな言葉をかけてあげられるのだろうか。ずっとそう思っていました。語り部があると知ったとき、絶対聞きに行こうと思いました。あの日経験した人にしかわからないことを、経験した方に聞けてとてもいい経験となりました。９年たち、面影もないくらいきれいに整備されていましたが、きれいに整備されても決してそれは復興ではない。私達は、あの日起きた事を決して忘れてはいけない。他人事だと軽くみてはいけない。また別の地へ行ってでも私は話を聞きたいと思います。
- Age 0～Age 100
- Within 1 hour
While looking at the formations became exposed to the cliff, it is a tour to learn the history of the Earth activities of Tanohata.
- Age 6～Age 100
- 2～3 hours
A course that walks through the forest above the cliff that continues from Kitayamazaki. You can see unusual beech and huge pine trees on the coastline. Small wildflowers also face every season and are expressive courses that you will never get tired of walking.
- Age 0～Age 100
- Within 1 hour
From the first observatory, which is the main observatory of Kitayamazaki, it will guide you through the view of the second observatory and its surroundings that are often used in such as photography. After walking the visitor center, you can rest while watching the video of the four seasons.
- Age 6～Age 100
- Within 1 hour
This course is aimed at the lighthouse to stand on Bentenzaki that protrudes into the sea. Course, but is short enjoy a full-fledged trekking, is the course recommended that the superb view overlooking the sea can be seen from the lighthouse.
- Age 6～Age 100
- 1～2 hours
A tour of the townspeople's storyteller and the town. While visiting the Reconstruction Museum and observing the state of the town that is being reconstructed, we will talk about the “awareness” and life that were gained from experiencing the disaster situation, evacuation life, and subsequent reconstruction. If there is time and the weather is good, it is possible to land on Yeouido, which is said to have become a model of “Hyokkori Hyotan Island”.
今回の東北旅行で是非お話を伺いたいと思い行程に組み入れました。映像でしか知り得なかった当時の体験談を聞けたことは貴重な体験となりましたし、また復興に向けて取り組んでおられる皆さんの逞しさに驚かされました。
- Age 0～Age 100
- Within 1 hour
Including Tsukuehama, you can once experience the salt development that has been carried out in the Sanriku coast zone. Experience the old-fashioned work, why not try thinking of the lives of the time?
- Age 5～
- 2～3 hours
- 07:40
Rise and shine with luxurious 'me time'! Tour Highlights： ✔ Extra special morning on the beautiful Jodogahama beach ✔ Enjoy tasty local cuisine, fresh vegetables salad and seafood BBQ ✔ Exclusive private space, just for you Treat yourself to an extra special morning on the beautiful Jodogahama beach. Tuck in to tasty local cuisine, featuring salads made from fresh vegetables, or perhaps even a seafood BBQ! We will set-up an exclusive private space, just for you, where breakfast will be served with a side of breathtaking natural scenery and clean, fresh air. Breakfast menu produced by culinary genius and head chef of Jodogahama Park Hotel. Start your day with a precious moment of luxury! *Program may be cancelled due to rain / unfavourable weather conditions. == 15,000 JPY per pax Duration : 2 hours Start time：7:40-9:30 Canceled in stormy weather, implemented in park hotel in rainy weather Available only on Sundays from May 17 to September 27, 2020 * Except August 9 and August 16
- Age 5～
- 1～2 hours
- 05:00
Watch the sun rise to the hypnotic beat of the Taiko Tour Highlights： ✔ Experience a moment of your own spiritual paradise ✔ Watch the sunrise over the quiet beach ‘Jodogahama’ – Paradise Beach. In the 1700s, a Buddhist priest known as Reikyo was so moved by the natural beauty of this place that he named it after ‘Jodo’, the ultimate paradise of Pure Land Buddhism. Experience a moment of your own spiritual paradise that you’ll never experience anywhere else, as you watch the sunrise over the quiet beach, accompanied by dramatic echos of local Taiko drumming performers ‘Abare-Taiko’. After a captivating performance, enjoy a bowl of warm soup or a light meal as you take-in early morning views of the picturesque bay. *Program may be cancelled due to rain / unfavourable weather conditions. == 99,000 JPY per group （Bookings limited to one group, maximum of 10 persons） Duration : 1.5 hours Start time：Will vary with season Available only on Sundays from April 1 to April 30 and September 1 to October 31. The listed time schedule is for April and October. In the case of September, each is advanced by 15 minutes.
- Age 5～
- 2～3 hours
- 13:00 / 19:00
Give in to the powerful rhythm of a small town Tour Highlights： ✔ Deepen your knowledge of the Japanese mind ✔ Meet Miyako City's major drumming team 'Yamaguchi Daiko Group' ✔ Join in the practice and be treated to an exciting performance Feel the powerful spirit of this small town reverberate from Taiko drums! The moment the rhythmic beat of the Taiko drum echos in your chest, you’ve captured a glimpse into the spirit of the Japanese people. Deepen your knowledge of the Japanese mind and culture through the performance and direction of Miyako City’s major drumming team, ‘Yamaguchi Daiko Group’ at their practice session! Join in the practice and be treated to an exciting performance by the group from the best seats in the house! 19:00 Meet at Kuromori Fureaikan 19:10 Brief introduction, start a experience 19:20 Practice drums and have a lecture on how to beat the drums. 20:20 Watch the powerful performance of Yamaguchi Daiko in front of you. 21:00 End of tour, local dissolution == 3,300 JPY per pax Start time：Varies with day Tues・Thurs：19:00～21:00 Sun： Between 13:00～17:00
- Age 20～
- 1～2 hours
- 18:00
Discover the tastes of a tiny town in its tiny bars! Tour Highlights： ✔ Visit bars usually full of lively local regulars with guide ✔ Eat, drink and be merry with the bar owners and local customers Welcome to the tiny, retro izakayas and bars of Miyako City, yet to be discovered by tourists! These bars are usually full of lively local regulars, so it might be a little intimidating to enter on your own the first time…! On this tour, you’ll have an English-speaking local guide to lead the way. Eat, drink and be merry with the bar owners and local customers, with your guide there to help overcome any language barriers. You’ll visit two local drinking holes and enjoy some local grub and a glass of your favourite drop at each. Discover new tasty favourites as you master how to eat and drink like a true Japanese local! 18:00 Meet with your guide at Miyako Station (marked with red crab cap) 18:10 After a brief introduction, start a hopping tour and go to the first store 18:20 Arrive at the first store & eat and drink 18:50 Move to the second store 19:00 Arrival at the second store & eating and drinking 19:30 End of hopping tour, local dissolution
- Age 10～Age 80
- 2～3 hours
- 10:00 / 14:00
The scenic Appi Kogen has the best sauna environment where you can soak in the refreshing outdoor air and the feeling of liberation, such as the clear water produced by the mountains, the numerous birch trees that grow naturally, and the stars in the sky at night. An outdoor sauna in a completely private space in the great outdoors and a large indoor sauna of "Shirakaba no Yu". Please enjoy it with your family, couples, and friends. □ Overview Location: In the Appi Kogen Farm Area on the banks of the clear stream Time / Limited to one group each time ① 3H (10: 00-13: 00) ② 3H (14: 00-17: 00) Number of people: 1 to 1 to 4 people Target age: Elementary school students and older * Limited to adults Clothes: Swimsuits or clothes / sandals that can get wet * Must be worn (T-shirts (preferably quick-drying), shorts, yoga pants, etc. can be worn on top of the swimsuit) What to bring: Drinks / change of clothes (convenient items / towel ponchos, bathrobes, gowns and other cold-weather clothes, sauna hats / waterproof smartphone cases)
- Age 1～
- 5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
- 10:30
Let's go see the two major scenic spots in the southern part of Iwate Prefecture! In response to the request from customers who say, "Iwate prefecture, the largest prefecture in Japan, cannot be visited efficiently," I am confident that I thought that a sightseeing course that would take you to the first popular tourist destinations in this area in one day was a local native. It is a plan that I recommend to have! [Main spots for sightseeing] 1. We will visit the three major Geibikei in Japan. ① Enjoy lunch of our proud local cuisine Summer (May-November): Geibijajamen Gozen Winter (December-April): Geibito Nabe Gozen 2. We will visit Hiraizumi culture, which is full of historical romance over 100 years, in the 3rd generation of Fujiwara Oshu. ① World Cultural Heritage Chusonji Konjikido ② World Cultural Heritage Motsuji Garden 3. We will visit Bishamon-do, a Takkoku Iwaya. ① Shogun Sakanoue Tamura Maro was erected * The vehicle may be changed to a bus (mixed loading) depending on the number of participants on the day. * Sightseeing taxis may be mixed. * If you have allergies, please contact us in advance.
- Age 10～Age 80
- 1～2 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00
The scenic Appi Kogen has the best sauna environment where you can soak in the refreshing outdoor air and the feeling of liberation, such as the clear water produced by the mountains, the numerous birch trees that grow naturally, and the stars in the sky at night. An outdoor sauna in a completely private space in the great outdoors and a large indoor sauna of "Shirakaba no Yu". Please enjoy it with your family, couples, and friends. □ Overview Location: Special area in Appi Kogen Farm Time: Up to 1 hour and a half per group ①10: 00-11: 30 ②12: 00-13: 30 ③14: 00-15: 30 ④16: 00-17: 30 Number of people: Maximum 4 people each time Target age: Elementary school students and older * Limited to adults Clothes: Swimsuits or clothes / sandals that can get wet * Must be worn (T-shirts (preferably quick-drying), shorts, yoga pants, etc. can be worn on top of the swimsuit) What to bring: Drinks / change of clothes (convenient items / towel ponchos, bathrobes, gowns and other cold-weather clothes, sauna hats / waterproof smartphone cases)
- Age 5～Age 90
- 1 Day or more
- 12:30
Experience the local culture and flavours of Kesen in a traditional Japanese-style building. Tour Highlights： ✔ Enjoy a regional cuisine cooking class with local residents ✔ Taste the fruits of your labor around a traditional hearth fire ✔ Guided tour of traditional Japanese-style buildings ✔ Stay overnight at a traditional hot-spring inn The ‘Kesenn Carpentry History Museum’ is fascinating to visit in its own right, featuring three different buildings constructed using traditional Japanese building techniques. On this tour, not only will you have the chance to take-in the history and unique architecture, but you will enjoy a cooking class of regional cuisine led by local residents themselves. Once finished cooking, gather around the traditional hearth fire to enjoy the fruits of your labor for lunch! Your lodging is at Ofunato Onsen, overnight stay at a traditional hot-spring inn (ryokan) included (with Japanese-style course meal for dinner and breakfast).
- Age 5～Age 90
- 2～3 hours
- 12:30
Experience the local culture and flavours of Kesen in a traditional Japanese-style building. Tour Highlights： ✔ Enjoy a regional cuisine cooking class with local residents ✔ Taste the fruits of your labor around a traditional hearth fire ✔ Spend the morning inside traditional Japanese-style buildings The ‘Kesenn Carpentry History Museum’ is fascinating to visit in its own right, featuring three different buildings constructed using traditional Japanese building techniques. On this tour, not only will you have the chance to take-in the history and unique architecture, but you will enjoy a cooking class of regional cuisine led by local residents themselves. Once finished cooking, gather around the traditional hearth fire to enjoy the fruits of your labor for lunch!
- Age 20～Age 90
- 1～2 hours
- 12:30
A rare chance to taste Japanese sake matured in nature's best cellar ~ under the sea! Tour Highlights： ✔ Board a local boat and watch as Japanese sake is pulled up from an ocean cellar under an oyster farm! ✔ Learn how to clean and prepare fresh local oysters, before steaming them up for a feast! ✔ Pair both gifts from the deep - freshly steamed oysters and ocean-matured sake! ✔ Taste the difference with your souvenir gift pack of both fresh (genshu) and ocean-matured varieties of sake. Embrace your inner pirate and set out on a local boat to uncover treasure from the deep! This is the best kind of treasure – treasure you can eat and drink! Local sake brewers and oyster farmers in Rikuzentaka (coastal Iwate Prefecture) have come up with a genius way to mature Japanese sake at the perfect stable temperature, in nature’s best cellar – under the sea! Bottles of freshly pressed sake (genshu) are submerged into the ocean alongside shelves of oysters and matured for up to a one year. Once ready for eating and drinking, the oysters and sake are pulled up onto a local boat for guests to enjoy the perfect combination of delicious juicy oysters and smooth, umami-filled sake!
- Age 5～Age 90
- 1 Day or more
- 12:30
A rare chance to taste Japanese sake matured in nature's best cellar ~ under the sea! Tour Highlights： ✔ Stay overnight in traditional Japanese hot-spring lodging, including a feast of local cuisine for dinner! ✔ Board a local boat and watch as Japanese sake is pulled up from an ocean cellar under an oyster farm! ✔ Learn how to clean and prepare fresh local oysters, before steaming them up for a feast! ✔ Pair both gifts from the deep - freshly steamed oysters and ocean-matured sake! ✔ Taste the difference with your souvenir gift pack of both fresh (genshu) and ocean-matured varieties of sake. Embrace your inner pirate and set out on a local boat to uncover treasure from the deep! This is the best kind of treasure – treasure you can eat and drink! Local sake brewers and oyster farmers in Rikuzentaka (coastal Iwate Prefecture) have come up with a genius way to mature Japanese sake at the perfect stable temperature, in nature’s best cellar – under the sea! Bottles of freshly pressed sake (genshu) are submerged into the ocean alongside shelves of oysters and matured for up to a one year. Warm-up for the experience with an overnight stay at a traditional Japanese hot-spring hotel the evening before.
- Age 5～Age 90
- 1～2 hours
- 06:30
Tour Highlights： ✔ Start your day by refreshing your mind and body with morning meditation and yoga ✔ Take in views of the spectacular sunrise over the pacific ocean ✔ Replenish with a healthy smoothie made from local fruit and veggies Refresh your mind and body while enjoying a spectacular Pacific sunrise！ What better way to start your day than to refresh your mind and body as you take in views of the Pacific sunrise? Join a relaxing meditation and yoga class in front of ocean view windows, before replenishing with a healthy breakfast smoothie. Top the experience off with a dip in the hotel hot-spring baths before tucking in to a tasty breakfast!
- Age 5～Age 90
- 1 Day or more
- 17:00
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 honour 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 centre 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.
- Age 5～Age 90
- 1～2 hours
- 10:00
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 honour those who lost their lives on March 11, 2011 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, with the entire town centre destroyed by the waves and thousands of lives lost. In 2019, a new memorial museum was opened in Rikuzentakata to function both as an educational centre 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.
- Age 18～
- 1 Day or more
Go on a journey with a camper. A lineup of cars with roof-up tents as well as upgraded campers based on imported cars. With Car Asobi Rental car, not only cars but also outdoor gears such as tables and chairs are standard equipment. option Rental are available upon request. Get closer to what you can do only with a camper.
- Age 18～
- 1 Day or more
Go on a journey with a camper. A lineup of cars with roof-up tents as well as upgraded campers based on imported cars. With Car Asobi Rental car, not only cars but also outdoor gears such as tables and chairs are standard equipment. option Rental are available upon request. Get closer to what you can do only with a camper.
- Age 16～
- Over 6 hours on the day
C card When this course is completed (license) is issued. Or learning to enjoy the diving (the Department) You can learn the basic technique of diving in the private pool (pool training) Actually go to sea you will learn techniques that can respond to a variety of environments. This plan offers affordable student discount course ♪
- Age 16～
- Over 6 hours on the day
C card When this course is completed (license) is issued. Or learning to enjoy the diving (the Department) You can learn the basic technique of diving in the private pool (pool training) Actually go to sea you will learn techniques that can respond to a variety of environments.
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