The Charm of the Tohoku Pacific Coast

The Charm of the Tohoku Paciﬁc Coast

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Fresh Seafood from One of the World's Komatsu Coastal Landscape Created by Nature Tokyo Haneda Three Largest Fishing Areas Narita Osaka(Itami) Nagoya From the southern part of Aomori Prefecture located at the northern edge of The area facing the Sanriku Coast is one of the world's three largest fishing Hiroshima Kobe the Tohoku area to the Oshika Peninsula in Miyagi Prefecture stretches a territories where the Kurile Current(cold current) and the Japan Current coastal region designated as “Sanriku Fukko National Park” and is an area full (warm current) collide. Four of the thirteen vital fishing harbors in Japan Osaka(Kansai) of picturesque scenery. Many tourists find themselves in awe of the beautiful (Hachinohe, Kesennuma, Ishinomaki, Shiogama) are concentrated in this landscape produced by nature such as the coastline with its seemingly region and is the main fishing area for catching fish such as pike and Fukuoka continuous giant towering palisades and the ever-changing rias coastline. skipjack tuna. Additionally, the rias coastline pressed by mountains leading Moving further south brings you to the landscape of “Matsushima” with its up to the coastline is a world-leading territory for producing over 260 large and small islands, counted as one of Japan's top three scenic phytoplankton produced from the waters of the mountains that have been views. In the other direction is a region that follows the shores of Fukushima enriched with the nutrients of the forest pouring in, making it a flourishing Prefecture, an ocean possessing stretching sandy beaches that create a cultivation area for wakame seaweed, oysters, scallops and hoya(sea Okinawa(Naha) contrast with the rugged coastline of Sanriku, and is referred to as the squirt). Visitors can get their fill of delicious seafood cuisine that utilizes “Shonan” of Tohoku due to its warm climate. those freshly caught fish and shellfish in the local restaurants. Guam

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Sapporo(New Chitose)・・・ Approx. 1 hour 10 mins. Osaka(Kansai)・・・・・・Approx. 1 hour 15 mins. Seoul・・・・・・Approx. 2 hours 30 mins. Tokyo ・・・・・・Approx. 1 hour 30 mins. Narita ・・・・・・Approx. 55 mins. Kobe ・・・・・・Approx. 1 hour 30 mins. Shanghai ・・・・・・Approx. 2 hours 20 mins. Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto ・・・ Approx. 2 hours 30 mins. Nagoya(Centrair) ・・・ Approx. 1 hour 10 mins. Hiroshima ・・・・・・Approx. 1 hour 20 mins. Taipei・・・・・・Approx. 2 hours 50 mins Shin-Aomori ・・・・・・Approx. 1 hour 30 mins.

Komatsu ・・・・・・Approx. 1 hour Fukuoka ・・・・・・Approx. 1 hour 40 mins. Guam・・・・・・Approx. 4 hours 55 mins. Morioka・・・・・・Approx. 40 mins. Osaka(Itami)・・・・・・Approx. 1 hour 10 mins. Okinawa(Naha) ・・・・・ Approx. 2 hours 35 mins. Akita ・・・・・・Approx. 2 hours 10 mins. Experience Restoration Tourism ＊The required time is just an estimation of the shortest time needed. Yamagata ・・・・・・Approx. 1 hour 5 mins. Fukushima・・・・・・Approx. 20 mins. ・・・・・・＊Transport time is just an estimation of the shortest time needed. Plane Aomori Airport Plane Misawa Airport Plane Hanamaki Airport ＊Yamagata is via the Senzan Line TOKYO About the TOHOKU Tokyo(Haneda)・・・・・・Approx. 1 hour 20 mins. ・・・・・・Sapporo(New Chitose) Approx. 55 mins. Sendai Miyagi Sapporo(New Chitose) Approx. 45 mins. Expressway Interchange Osaka(Itami) ・・・・・・Approx. 1 hour 40 mins. Osaka(Itami)・・・・・・Approx. 1 hour 20 mins. Pacific Ocean Coastal Area Tokyo(Haneda)・・・・・・Approx. 1 hour 20 mins. Kawaguchi Junction・・・・・・332.4km Sapporo (Okadama) ・・・ Approx. 1 hour Nagoya(Komaki)・・ Approx. 1 hour 10 mins. Osaka(Itami)・・・・・・Approx. 1 hour 50 mins. Visitors’ Guide Aomori Interchange・・・・・・347.1km Fukuoka・・・・・・Approx. 1 hour 55 mins. Nagoya(Komaki) ・・・・ Approx. 1 hour 25 mins. Know the present situation of the reconstruction Morioka Interchange・・・・・・179.7km “TOHOKU Pacific Coast” refers to the eastern coastal area of Tohoku , Japan. The area Seoul(Incheon)・・・・・・Approx. 2 hours 35 mins. How you enjoy your trip is up to you Plane Fukushima Airport Akita Chuo Interchange・・・・・・243.0km was extensively damaged due to the tsunami caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake after the Great East Japan Earthquake China(Tianjin)・・・・・・Approx. 4 hours 10 mins. Yamagata Zao Interchange・・・ 53.5km in 2011. However, it has overcome this adversity and is once again gaining attention as a Sapporo(New Chitose) ・・・ Approx. 1 hour 20 mins. There are many ways to enjoy the “TOHOKU Pacific Coast.” For The “Great East Japan Earthquake Disaster” which occurred on March Fukushima Nishi Interchange ・・・ 79.0km Osaka(Itami)・・・・・・Approx. 1 hour 10 mins. sightseeing spot that once attracted tourists from all over due to its flourishing wildlife and example, you could visit the scenic and historic places remaining in 11, 2011 brought about many victims as well as unprecedented ＊Distance is just an estimation of the each region and learn the history of Japan, relax in an open air bath damage. Especially in this area, which was close to the source of the ＊The required time is just an estimation of the shortest time needed. shortest distance required. delicious seafood. Be moved by its natural beauty, and learn of the terrible power of the looking out to the ocean in one of the hot springs, take a refreshing earthquake, some places which were hit by the tsunami experienced tsunami. Fill your appetite with fresh seafood and have fun at the sea. Come in contact hike along the coast while feeling the ocean breeze against your face, waves over 10m, with some reaching as high as 40m, causing Aomori Prefecture ・ Iwate Prefecture with the lives of the locals, and come to know not only their kindness but resilience as or even mingle with the locals in the shopping street areas. The way catastrophic damage. Recovering from damage of this magnitude Miyagi Prefecture ・ Sendai City ・ Fukushima Prefecture you enjoy your trip is up to you! An unforgettable experience in the requires a large amount of time but thanks to the gracious support from Aomori Prefecture Sendai City well... “TOHOKU Pacific” awaits you! not only within Japan but throughout the world as well, the https://www.en-aomori.com/ http://sendai-travel.jp/ On the“TOHOKU Pacific Coast” where one can hear the sounds of the hammers of development of new towns is progressing in the disaster-stricken areas. Iwate Prefecture Fukushima Prefecture Additionally, various efforts are being made in each area in order to pass http://www.japan-iwate.info/ http://www.tif.ne.jp/lang/en/ restoration, won't you also experience the“light” of hope that can be felt only here and Miyagi Prefecture Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization

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1 Kabushima Island 2 Ashigezaki Observation Area 3 Tanesashi Coast 4 Kitayamazaki Cliffs An island of faith with Command a view of the Pacific Ocean A stretching coastline full of Called the most magnificent dancing black-tailed gulls from the cape's observation area change coastline in Japan! Breeding grounds for the black-tailed gull which is A view spot which is also a starting point of the Stretching approximately 14km from Kabushima to A dynamic coastline composed of 200m palisades, large designated as one of Japan's protected species. There is a Tanesashi Coast Promenade. You can catch an Hashikami is a coastline which consists of various types and small strange rock formations formed through deep red torii archway at the entrance to the island, and unobstructed view of the Pacific Ocian from the of terrain such as desolate rocky and sandy beaches as erosion caused by harsh waves, oddly-shaped stones and the Kabushima Shrine enshrines the god of thriving observation area which almost feels like a fortress. well as pine groves. The Tanesashi Natural Lawn is a caves that stretch approximately 8km. It possesses business and guardian deity of the sea. Between March and Promenades around the area are maintained and taking key example of the scenery here, consists of a natural beauty that can be seen not only during sunny days August during the breeding season, countless numbers of a walk while looking at the“Hamanasu” or Japanese lawn that stretches down to the beach, you’ll feel with clear skies but even on days with rainy weather, black-tailed gulls cover the island, and you might even be rose which blooms from the middle of June to the incredibly liber. The various seasonal flowers shift in creating a scenic view with palisades shrouded in a haze hit by their droppings, said to be“Black-tailed Gull Bombs” middle of July is also recommended. Additionally, in the color from early in the summer to the fall. It is that takes your breath away. The 736 steps stairway if lucky. For that reason, free umbrellas to protect you shop at the bottom of the viewing area you can find designated as one of Japan's places of scenic beauty. from the observation area to the bottom of the cliffs from getting hit are also available. popular soft-served ice cream. allows you to reach the beach at the bottom. Aomori Approx. 5 mins. on foot from JR Same Station Approx. 40 mins. on foot from JR Hachinohe Line, Same Station Approx. 5 mins. on foot from JR Tanesashi-Kaigan Station Approx. 10 mins. via car from Sanriku Railway Tanohata Station

5 Ryusendo Cave 6 Jodogahama Beach 7 Ogama-Hanzo(megalithic structure) 8 Matsushima Pleasure Boat )BDIJOPIF Hachinohe and Hashikami Area Giant limestone caves with A beautiful coast as beautiful Strong scenic beauty of the Round Trip Course a fantastical view! as Amida paradise rias coastline A must-do if you want to tour Matsushima! 1 2 The coastline and its constantly transforming 9 10 Counted as one of Japan's three large limestone caves, it A picturesque scenery that represents Miyako, its name Ogama's“Oreishi” is a 16m high and 3m wide marble Matsushima, where you can ﬁnd as many as 260 islands, both landscape is a popular trekking area starting is designed as one of the country's natural monuments. comes from a Priest Reikyo, a Buddhist priest who lived stone pillar that was formed through erosion caused by large and small. Take the Matsushima Pleasure Boat Round The total length of the known parts inside the cave during the Edo period who said“It's just like Amida waves and towers high in the sea among the violent Trip Course, the cruise that will give you the chance to see 3 with Tanesashi Coast. There are many ways to reaches 3,600m. 700m of it is open to the public. The paradise.” Sharply-pointed white rhyolite huddled white-crested waves. There are many unusual and the beauty of this view up close. This cruise arrives and 17 enjoy the area such as touring a sake brewery, stalactites formed through an endless history and one of together, the green pine trees, the white color of the unique rock formations such as the“Todoiwa” or“Sea departs the boarding area located near JR Matsushima Coast the world's clearest deep cavern lakes, you can truly rocky surface and the ultramarine color of the ocean Lion Rock” where sea lions are said to rest and the Station. The course has various routes that are roughly 50 riding on a houseboat, walking the shopping experience the wonders of the Earth. There is also a creates a beautiful contrast. This changes with the “Tunnel Rock” where sea water ﬂows into a hole in a minutes, cruising around the various uniquely shaped islands street areas and taking a stroll through the space that appears in the shape of a heart along the seasons and in the winter you can see the landscape rock that formed through erosion. such as Futagojima Island and Senganjima Island.“Niojima way. covered in blankets of snow. Island” which is shaped like someone wearing a beret with a town. cigarette in their mouth is also worth seeing.

Via bus from JR Morioka Station, Via bus from Sanriku Railway Komoto Station Approx. 10 mins. via car from JR Miyako Station Approx. 30 mins. via car from JR Kesennuma Station Approx. 5 mins. on foot from JR Matsushima-Kaigan Station

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©Zuigan-ji Temple 9 Hachinohe Sansha Taisai Festival 10 Hachinohe Shuzou Sake Brewery 11 Kinkasan Koganeyama Shrine 12 Zuigan-ji Temple One of the festivals Learn about Japanese sake culture Famous as the god of economic wealth Date family temple constructed *XBJ[VNJ representing Aomori from a port city and good fortune by Masamune Kuji and Miyako Area The largest festival in the Hachinohe region that boasts A brewery that was established in 1775. Using rice, A shrine located halfway up Mt. Kinka, an isolated The temple of the Date family which Date Masamune approximately 300 years of history and tradition. A yeast and local preparation water from Aomori island which can be found at the tip of the Oshika took over 5 years time to completed its infrastructure in breathtaking traditional parade of 27 gorgeous and Prefecture, it produces its main brands:“Mutsu Hassen” Peninsula. The shrine was built as a form of celebration 1609. Those visiting the temple can see the treasure hall The highlight of this area is the dynamic extravagant festival floats, portable shrines, tiger dance, with its mellow flavor and“Mutsu Otokoyama” which when gold was first produced in Japan approximately which contains reproductions of magnificent paintings scenery of the rias coast such as Shinto music and dance pass through the town to pray for gives off a more dry flavor. Tours of the brewery are 1,270 years ago, is believed to be the god of economic considered national treasures that decorate each of the the peace of the town and an abundant harvest. In addition also available, and the 6 structures were designated as a fortune and bringing good luck. It is said that those who rooms inside the temple, and documents related to the Kitayamazaki Cliffs and Jodogahama 26 Iwate to being a designated important intangible cultural asset of tangible cultural property by Japan's Agency for visit the shrine for 3 years will never experience issues Date family. English tours are also available on Sundays Japan, it was also registered under UNESCO as an Cultural Affairs and one of Hachinohe's vital scenic with money for the rest of their lives, causing many to and national holidays. Beach. There are a variety of activities intangible culture heritage in December of 2016. structures, making them a must-see. Tasting is also visit this shrine. which will give you a nice sense of available (fee required). Dates held: July 31st to August 4th/ Approx. 35 mins. via boat from Onagawa Harbor, adventure. Approx. 5 mins. on foot from JR Mutsuminato Station Approx. 5 mins. on foot from JR Matsushima-Kaigan Station .JZBLP 6 Approx. 8 mins. by foot from JR Hon-Hachinohe Station or 20 mins. via boat from Ayukawa Harbor

13 Shiogama Shrine 14 Sendai Castle Site 15 Takekoma Inari Shrine 16 Soma Nomaoi Gathering followers as Date Masamune's Considered one of Over 500 horse-mounted Oshu Ichinomiya statue watches over the town Japan's top 3 shrines blazingly fast warriors! 27 Believed to be the god of safe travel on the sea, safe The castle ruins of Date Masamune, one of the Sengoku Constructed in 842 as a god to the cultivation of Tohoku A festival organized by the three shrines in the northern part childbirth, and continued luck in the fortunes of war. The feudal lords that ruled over Sendai 400 years ago. The and industrial development and currently enshrines the of Hamadori in Fukushima Prefecture that has been grounds are located on a slightly elevated hill and in castle itself no longer remains, but the stone wall which gods of the necessities of life. Deeply revered by people designated one of Japanese Important Intangible Folk Culture Kamaishi, Ofunato and ,BNBJTIJ 19 addition to main shrine and front shrine nationally have been carefully reconstructed helps to preserve of importance such as the Oshu Fujiwara family of Assets. Over the span of 3 days on Saturday, Sunday and designated as Important Cultural Assets, you can also those ancient times. A statue of Date Masamune riding Hirazumi and Date Masamune, feudal lord of Sendai. In Monday at the end of July every year, horse-mounted warriors Rikuzentakata Area catch an unbroken scenic view of Matsushima Bay. The a horse stands in the inner citadel ruins where you can addition to the main shrine and Chinese-style gate donning armor take you to a scene straight out of the Sengoku path composed of 202 steps which connects the temple catch the perfect view of the stores and houses located within the grounds, there is the special equine museum period. The highlights of this festival are the armored horse grounds to the surrounding town also conveys a sense of in Sendai's city center. Use Sendai's tourist city loop bus, which is a scarce type in Japan where visitors can see racing event which takes place on the Hibarigahara Festival elegance. Also famous for the Shiogama cherry blossoms, a “Loople Sendai,” as a convenient way to get around. exhibits showing harnesses, engravings and other Site and the shrine flag competition. Those in the audience will An area has moved forward with the cherry tree with large flowers that can contain as many as historical items. be blown away by the intensity of these brave-looking reconstruction of the cities and has many 40 to 50 petals, which bloom around the beginning of May. mounted warriors blazing down the field.

programs that pass on lessons to the Dates held: For 3 days starting the last Saturday in July/ Approx. 15 mins. on foot from JR Hon-Shiogama Station Via bus from JR Sendai Station Approx. 20 mins. on foot from JR Iwanuma Station next generation. You can enjoy the Approx. 25 mins. on foot from JR Haranomachi Station uniqueness of each town with its own nature, food and culture. 0GVOBUP 20

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Kesennuma, Minami-Sanriku and Ishinomaki Area 17 Hachinohe roofed pleasure boat 18 Kuji Amber Museum 19 Kamaishi Daikannon Statue 20 Goishi Coast Boat Ride “Niida Maru” A large kannon statue standing Through Rock Holes An fishing industry area which is home to some of Japan's Japan's only amber museum! See the bay of Hachinohe from a houseboat! on a peninsula Set out on a thrilling journey on the sea! .JOBNJTBOSJLV leading fishing harbors. The freshness of the seafood here Have a great view of the Port Hachinohe on a Japanese A museum dedicated to the study of amber located in The Gyoran Kannon Statue standing tall at 48.5m looks The Goishi Coast stretches approximately 6km is something that you will not experience anywhere else. style tatami-matted houseboat. Of course, other than the Kuji which is famous as one of the sites where amber is over a perfect view of Kamaishi Bay. The Gyoran southeast along the Massaki Peninsula which protrudes It is also full of unique places worth seeing such as the ever-changing scenery of the fishing harbor and produced. Along with the amber of each country, you Konnon with a fish in its hand is one of 33 Kannon that out into the Ofunato Bay. Board one of the small fishing 30 industrial port, you can also experience feeding can learn about large ore, amber containing insects, appear in various forms to save people. Aside from boats and cruise around the coast to see the cliffs with Ishinomori Manga Museum and Tashirojima Island, also black-tailed gulls near the Kabushima Island. The handcrafts, the history of amber and its charm. being able to view the heavily indented coastline from large and unusual rock formations while occasionally houseboat tour which includes a meal for groups of 10 Especially check out the world's first and oldest fossil of the observation platform located inside, it enshrines the getting showered by the waves to get the full known as Cat Island. or more people is a popular choice. Along with the night “bird-like feather remains” dated as far back as 33 Kannon and the Seven Deities of Good Luck. Outside experience. It is said that one will find happiness by view of the Port Hachinohe, you can enjoy the taste of approximately 87,000,000 years ago uncovered in Iwate visitors can find the“Wishing Bell” chosen to be the going through Anatoshiiso, a location with three holes cuisine that uses local marine products and vegetables Prefecture. You can also try hands-on activities such as “Lovers' Sanctuary. that were formed through erosion caused by the waves. as well as local sake. There are also plans available for mining amber and crafting your own accessories Reservations are required by the day before for groups. just boarding. (additional fee).

Approx. 15 mins. on foot from JR Mutsuminato Station Approx. 10 mins. via car from JR Kuji Station Approx. 10 mins. via bus from JR/Sanriku Railway Kamaishi Station Approx. 30 mins. via car from JR/Sanriku Railway Sakari Station

*TIJOPNBLJ 0OBHBXB 21 )JHBTIJ .BUTVTIJNB 13 .BUTVTIJNB 22 4IJPHBNB 12 8 21 Seapal Pier Onagawa 22 ISHINOMAKI MANGATTAN MUSEUM 23 Sendai Umino-mori Aquarium 24 Aquamarine Fukushima 4FOEBJ 11 Tourist shopping area in front of Museum of Encounter the many creatures An aquarium that lets you get 23 Miyagi Onagawa Station Shotaro Ishinomori of the sea! closer to nature 14 A shopping area which follows a brick road that starts Exhibition of the works of Shotaro Ishinomori, the An aquarium with approximately 100 tanks covering a An aquarium exhibiting approximately 130,000 creatures from JR Onagawa Station towards the ocean lined with manga artist who created“Kamen Rider” and“Cyborg space of 9,000m2 displaying some of the world's as well belonging to 800 different species. In a large tank which 35 shops such as restaurants, small super markets and 009.” In the museum you can find exhibits such as as Japan's fascinating and unique creatures. This stretches from the 2nd to 4th floor, visitors can see 31 32 retail shops. The building nearest to the sea is an tourist screenings of original anime, the successive generations aquarium is filled with plenty of things to see and do Japanese sardine and skipjack tuna swimming around product establishment called“Hama Terrace.” Here you of Kamen Rider's mask as well as original drawings. such as the giant tank that recreates the habitat of the with incredible liveliness. In addition to the tropical Asia can find fresh fish, marine products on sale, restaurants This spaceship-like building is located in the sandbanks sea of Sanriku, interacting with penguins and South section, there are large mammals such as sea lions, and Sendai Sendai, Shiogama and Matsushima Area where you can eat seasonal seafood lined up and enjoy of a river and is referred to as“Mangattan” due to its American sea lions. There is also and dolphin and seal the deep sea creature corner and the popular“Seas of some shopping and dining while admiring the ocean terrain resembling that of Manhattan, New York. performances. The Backyard Tour where you get to Coral Reef” corner which has exhibits containing the /BUPSJ view. explore the back areas with the aquarium's caretakers Spotted Garden Eel. Enjoy shopping and a stroll through Sendai, the largest city in Tohoku, watched is also popular among visitors. over from the Sendai Castle Ruins by a statue of Date Masamune mounted on Approx. 20 mins. via car from the Joban Expressway his horse. Then head over to Matsushima, one of Japan's top three scenic Approx. 1 min. on foot from JR Onagawa Station Approx. 12 mins. on foot from JR Ishinomaki Station Approx. 15 mins. on foot from JR Nakanosakae Station Iwaki Yumoto Interchange, Via bus from JR Izumi Station *XBOVNB views for some relaxation. Here you can enjoy the beautiful landscape of the 15 islands as well as visiting historical ruins.

8BUBSJ Natori, Iwanuma, Watari and Yamamoto Area Restoration Tourism :BNBNPUP Sendai International Airport, known as the entrance to the skies of Tohoku can be found in Natori and Iwanuma. In Yamamoto and Watari visitors can enjoy famous specialty dishes such as“Harako-meshi” and“Hokki-meshi” as well as strawberry picking.

25 Sanriku Railways Disaster Education Train 26 Disaster Prevention Workshop 27 Houraikan (disaster learning program) 28 Kiseki-no-Ipponmatsu Learn about the Great East Japan Learn about disaster prevention Hear stories of the tsunami Symbol of Rikuzentakata's Earthquake on a train ride in the Taro district from a proprietress resconstruction. In April of 2014, Sanriku Railways, which was struck by the This is a one hour course where a guide will take Located near Kamaishi Nebama Coast and famous as a The Takata-matsubara Pine Grove which is said to have Great East Japan Earthquake, reopened all its lines as a symbol participants up to the breakwater structure, and learn Japanese-style inn where guests can enjoy the harvest contained approximately 70,000 pine trees was washed of restoration of the disaster-stricken areas. The“Disaster about the records and lessons of the disaster in Taro from the sea of Sanriku. It was damaged up to the away by the giant tsunami which occurred during the Education Train” provides a form of“study tourism” to learn district. Valuable footage, taken from the sixth floor of second floor by the Great East Japan Earthquake, Great East Japan Earthquake disaster, however one tree about disaster prevention where passengers can see, hear, and the Taro Kanko Hotel which was struck all the way up however it reopened for business 10 months later. The miraculously remained, and is now called the experience the state of the area along the railway. While on the to the fourth floor by the tsunami that exceeded a proprietress who miraculously survived despite being “Kiseki-no-Ipponmatu” or the“Miracle Pine.” It died .JOBNJTPNB train passengers will hear about the conditions of an height of 17m, shows the incredibly destructive power struck by the tsunami talks to patrons everyday about from the effects of the ocean water later and, it is now earthquake from Sanriku Railway employees or even those of the tsunami. There is also a two hour course where her experiences, lessons, and hopes for Kamaishi. preserved as a monument to teach later generations of who live along the railway line while the train is moving or participants will walk along the evacuation route and the disastrous earthquake. It is lit up each day from temporarily stopping in areas where one can see the current view the unusually shaped Sanoiwa Rock. (Reservation sunset to 9PM every day. 16 situation of the disaster. (Reservations required.) required.)

Kita-Rias Line: Kuji Station ⇔ Tanohata Station Sanriku Railway Kita-Rias Line Fukushima Minami-Rias Line: Sakari Station ⇔ Kamaishi Station Approx. 19 mins. on foot from Taro Station Approx. 20 mins. via car from JR/Sanriku Railway Kamaishi Station Ofunato Line BRT Approx. 1 min. from Kiseki no Ipponmatsu Station

Minamisoma and Iwaki Area

The Minamisoma area is known for its heroic“Soma Nomaoi” competition where horse-mounted warriors compete. In Iwaki located at the southern tip of Tohoku's Pacific coast are 29 Marugoto Rikuzentakata Project Tour 30 Storyteller Bus 31 Sendai 3.11 Memorial Community Center 32 Earthquake Ruins Sendai Arahama facilities such as“Aquamarine Fukushima” and“Spa Resort Learn the past, present, A bus tour around the areas flooded Memories of the earthquake - Elementary School Hawaiians” where visitors can have some fun. and future of Rikuzentakata by the tsunami to the future, to the world Its appearance left untouched from the damage A tour where one can learn about Rikuzentakata's past, Minami-Sanriku, a town where homes were damaged by In addition to being a location to learn about the Great Arahama Elementary School, the site which children, present, and future. Being guided by a expert guide on the tsunami. The storytelling bus tour looks at the East Japan Earthquake, it also acts as an entrance to the teaching staff and local residents fled to at the time of the main tour, participants will visit the front line of after-effects of that tsunami and aims to increase eastern coastal region of Sendai which was hit hard by the the earthquake and was hit by the tsunami up to the restoration such as the“Kiseki-no-Ipponmatsu” or awareness and help prevent people from forgetting the tsunami. In addition to permanent exhibits that teach 2nd floor was reopened as a remnant of the earthquake “Miracle Pine Tree,” remains of the old roadside station lessons learned from the earthquake. The bus tour lasts visitors about the damage inflicted by the earthquake and disaster. Photographs and footage are displayed inside “Tapic 45,” and construction of the breakwater about 60 minutes and passengers can also observes the current state of restoration to the area, exhibits which the school which show the progress of events from the structure. Approximately 90 minutes required for tour those areas affected by floods. Local guides on board demonstrate the damage through how those in the region time the earthquake occurred, evacuation, when the and reservations are required. At least 10 participants talk about their own personal experiences and the live and their memories, there are also workshops where tsunami hit, to the time of rescue, demonstrating the required. lessons they learned from the earthquake disaster. you can have a chance to discuss the disaster caused by terrible power and threat of the tsunami. Even now, English and Chinese (Traditional) guide books are also the earthquake as well as field tours where participants visitors can view the restoration and reconstruction *XBLJ available. Reservations are required. will visit the surrounding areas. taking place from the roof of the school.

24 Kesennuma Line BRT To Tokyo Ofunato Line BRT Approx. 1 min. from Kiseki no Ipponmatsu Station Inside Sendai Subway Tozai Line Arai Station Via bus from Sendai Subway Tozai Line Arai Station Approx. 3 mins. via shuttle bus from Rikuzen-Togura Station