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Tourist Model Route (3 Days / 2 Nights)
Tourist Model Route (3 Days / 2 Nights)
Starting from Miyako Station and traveling via the Sanriku Railway, this 3-day tourist model route includes a timetable and covers: ❶ Jodogahama → ❷ Miyako Umineko-maru → ❸ Ryusendo Cave → ❹ Kitayamazaki Sappa Boat Adventures.
Day 1: Miyako Station → Jodogahama Stroll / Miyako Umineko-maru Cruise → Miyako Station
Transportation / Location Time 1 Time 2
Iwate Kenpoku Bus Miyako Sta. Mae　Dep. 12：40 13：40
Seatopia Naado　Arr. 12：48 13：48
(Transfer / Stroll)    
Miyako Umineko-maru Dezaki Pier　Dep. 13：10 14：10
Jodogahama　Arr. 13：20 14：20
(Jodogahama Stroll)    
Miyako Umineko-maru Jodogahama　Dep. 14：30 15：30
Dezaki Pier　Arr. 15：00 16：00
(Transfer / Stroll)    
Iwate Kenpoku Bus Seatopia Naado　Dep. 15：25 16：22
Miyako Station Mae　Arr. 15：40 16：36
Stay overnight in Miyako City    
Day 1: Introduction to the Sightseeing Spots
❶ Jodogahama
A representative scenic spot of Sanriku, featuring a beautiful contrast between white rock faces, green pines, and the deep blue ocean. It is said that over 300 years ago, Reikyo Osho, the 7th generation abbot of Miyakozan Jyoanji Temple, was so moved by the sight that he named it "Jodogahama," meaning it looks "just like the Pure Land Paradise."
• Address: 32 Hitachihama-cho, Miyako City, and others
• Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Jodogahama Rest House)
• More details: ▶︎View here
❷ Miyako Umineko-maru
A sightseeing boat that departs from two piers—"Dezaki Pier " and "Jodogahama"—touring Sanriku Geopark geosites, including the nationally designated scenic spot "Jodogahama." Enjoy feeding the black-tailed gulls (umineko) and view natural art that can only be seen from the water, accompanied by a guide's commentary.
• Address: Inside Seatopia Naado, 1-20 Rinko-dori, Miyako City
• Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Fees:
　Adults (Junior High and older): 1,500 yen (tax incl.)
　Children (Elementary): 750 yen (tax incl.)
　Infants (Pre-school): One child free per adult
• Note: Services may be cancelled due to weather; please check in
　advance (TEL: 0193-65-8856).
• More details: ▶View here
　※ Important Notes regarding "Miyako Umineko-maru"
• Operating days and flights vary by season; please contact
　Miyako Umineko-maru in advance (TEL: 0193-65-8856).
Day 2: Miyako Station → Ryusendo Cave → Kitayamazaki Sappa Boat Adventures → Tanohata Station
Transportation / Location Time 1 Time 2
Sanriku Railway Miyako Sta.　Dep. 7：41 9：22
Iwaizumi-Omoto　Arr. 8：19 9：57
(Transfer / Stroll)    
Iwaizumi Town Bus Iwaizumi-Omoto Sta. Mae　Dep. 8：32 10：04
Ryusendo-mae　Arr. 8：58 10：30
(Cave Exploration)    
Iwaizumi Town Bus Ryusendo-mae　Dep. 10：50 12：34
Iwaizumi-Omoto Sta. Mae　Arr. 11：18 13：02
(Transfer / Stroll)    
Sanriku Railway Iwaizumi-Omoto Sta.　Dep. 11：26 13：12
Tanohata Station　Arr. 11：38 13：24
(Transfer / Stroll)    
Tanohata Sightseeing Shared Taxi Tanohata Sta.　Dep. 11：40 13：35
Tsukuehama　Arr. 11：50 13：45
(Sappa Boat Experience)    
Tanohata Sightseeing Shared Taxi Tsukuehama　Dep. 14：15 15：30
Tanohata Station　Arr. 14：25 15：40
Stay overnight in Tanohata Village    
＊ Of the transportation options listed above, the Sanriku Railway section can be used with the “JR EAST PASS.”
Day 2: Introduction to Sightseeing Spots
❸ Ryusendo Cave
Known as one of the three greatest limestone caves in Japan, it is designated as a National Natural Monument along with the bats that inhabit it. The highlight is the underground lakes, boasting world-class clarity and a hue known as "Dragon Blue."
• Address: 1-1 Kaminari, Iwaizumi, Iwaizumi-cho, Shimohei-gun
• Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (May–Sept: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
• Fees:
　Adults (High School and older): 1,100 yen
　Elementary / Junior High students: 550 yen
• More details: ▶View here
❹ Kitayamazaki Sappa Boat Adventures
Enjoy a thrilling cruise on a small fishing boat (Sappa) to look up at the 200m-high cliffs of Kitayamazaki, one of Sanriku’s premier scenic spots.
• Address: 142-3 Tsukue, Tanohata-mura, Shimohei-gun (Tsukue Fishing Port)
• Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Fees:
　Adults (Junior High and older): 3,800 yen (tax incl.)
　Children (Elementary): 3,000 yen (tax incl.)
　Infants (Pre-school): Free
　Note: If only one person is riding, the minimum charge per boat is 7,600 yen (tax incl.).
• Notes:
　Advance reservation is recommended as boats may not be available.
　Cancellations may occur due to weather. (TEL: 0194-37-1211 NPO Experience Village/Tanohata Network)
• More details: ▶View here
Day 3: Tanohata Station → Kuji Station (Travel toward Kuji/Hachinohe/Ninohe) or Tanohata Station → Miyako Station (Travel toward Miyako/Morioka)
Traveling toward Kuji
Station Time 1 Time 2 Time 3
Sanriku Railway Tanohata Sta.　Dep. 8：33 10：18 11：38
Kuji Station.　Arr. 9：28 11：05 12：30
＊ Of the transportation options listed above, the Sanriku Railway section can be used with the “JR EAST PASS.”
＊ For Hachinohe Station (JR Hachinohe Line) timetable: ▶ Click here
＊ For Ninohe Station (JR Bus Swallow-go) timetable: ▶ Click here>
Recommended Spots Near Kuji
Around Kuji Station
1. Michi-no-Eki Kuji (Yamase Dofukan)
"Kaze-no-Yakata" (Tourist Exchange Center):
• Address: 2-5-6 Nakamachi, Kuji City
• Hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (until 6 PM Nov–Mar)
"Tsuchi-no-Yakata" (Product Hall):
• Address: 2-5-1 Nakamachi, Kuji City
• Hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (until 6 PM Oct–Mar)
• Access: 6-minute walk from Kuji Station URL: ▶ Click here
2. Kuji Amber Museum
• Address: 19-156-133 Kokuji-cho, Kuji City
• Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last entry 4:30 PM)
• Access: 10 mins by taxi; or Citizens Bus/JR Bus to nearby stops. Free shuttle available from stops (reservation required) as they are 2–3km away.
• Details/Timetables: ▶ Click here

Traveling toward Miyako
Station Time 1 Time 2 Time 3
Sanriku Railway anohata Sta.　Dep. 7：37 8：54 11：14
Miyako Station　Arr. 8：24 9：42 12：01
＊ Of the transportation options listed above, the Sanriku Railway section can be used with the “JR EAST PASS.”
＊ For Morioka Station (Kenpoku Bus 106 Limited Express/Express) timetable: ▶ Click here
Recommended Spots Near Miyako
Around Miyako Station
1. Santetsuya
Sells Sanriku Railway merchandise and local specialties. Perfect for souvenir shopping.
• Address: 1-1-80 Miyacho, Miyako City
• Hours: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
• Access: Right next to Miyako Station (on the left after exiting)
• Online Shop "Santethuya": ▶ Click here
2. Miyako City Fish and Vegetable Market
• Address: 1-1 Satsukicho, Miyako City
• Hours: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Closed Wednesdays)
• Access: 8-minute walk from Miyako Station
• URL: ▶ Click here