Sightseeing around

The dynamic coastline stretches for approximately 8km, with cliffs 200m high, strangely shaped rocks, and sea caves of various sizes.
In spring you can feel the breath of nature, in summer the sea is sometimes hazy, in autumn you can see the beautiful autumn leaves, and in snowy landscapes that look like ink paintings.
Kitayamazaki is always attractive, is a scenic spot rated as a special A-class with the highest rank in the "Natural Resources/Coasts Category" by the (Public interest incorporated foundation) Japan Travel Bureau Foundation, a National Tourism Resource Evaluation.
The view from the observatory that protrudes into the sea is breathtaking.
Behind the visitor center is a walking course in which alpine plants, white rhododendrons, gather and bloom beautiful white flowers from early June to early July.

Address: Kitayama, Tanohata Village, Shimohei County, Iwate Prefecture
Tel:0194-33-3248(Tanohata Village General Tourist Information Center)

It was named because there is a sea nest on the cliffside.
Located on the southern coast of Tanohata, it features an overwhelmingly high cliff.
If you look north from the observatory about 500m away from the parking lot, you can see the 200m-high cliffs lined up in five rows like a folding screen.
The leaves are cool green in summer and brightly colored in autumn.
The ocean underneath is marine blue with an emerald color.
You can see the white beach and attract travelers.
In the midst of the pine forest lies a literary monument inspired by the cliffs where cormorants nest, commemorating Yoshimura Akira's award-winning work "Journey to the Stars" recipient of the Dazai Osamu Prize. Alongside an excerpt from the piece, it expresses the author's sentiments towards the village of Tanohata.

Address:Magisawa, Tanohata Village, Shimohei County, Iwate Prefecture
Tel:0194-33-3248(Tanohata Village General Tourist Information Center)

Kitayamazaki called "Sea Alps" from the sea side.
Approximately 50 minutes flight to Bentenzaki, Yagoshizaki, and Kitayamazaki.
Departing from Shimokoshi Port, you can experience the powerful panorama created by the raging Pacific Ocean, unfolding one after another in front of you.
You can also feed sea urchins on board.

Address:104-2 Shimagoe, Shimanokoshi, Tanohata Village, Shimohei County, Iwate Prefecture
Tel:0194-33-2113

22 wooden guard houses, 100 meters away from the coast of the Tsukuehama Fishing Port.
There are living spaces such as workshops, fishing gear storage, and soil as fishing bases.
It was rebuilt after the Sanriku Tsunami in 1933, and was used by local fishermen to prepare for fishing trips and to ship farmed seaweed.
It gained a reputation for its original fishing village scenery and was selected in 2006 as one of the "100 Cultural Properties of Fishing Villages History and Culture to be Preserved for the Future."
Unfortunately, it was lost in the massive tsunami caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011. However, thanks to the support of many people, it has been reconstructed to restore its previous appearance.
Currently, it is a base for various sightseeing trips such as salt making experience, Banya fisherman guide, Banya cooking experience.

Address:142-3 Tsukue, Tanohata Village, Shimohei County, Iwate Prefecture,
Tel:0194-37-1211(Experience Village/Tanohata)

An exhilarating cruise where you can take a small boat through the strangely shaped rocks and rock caves of Kitayamazaki.
You can see the cliff with a height of 200m from below. 【Reservation required】

Address:142-3 Tsukue, Tanohata Village, Shimohei County, Iwate Prefecture,
Tel:0194-37-1211(Experience Village/Tanohata)

It was built to commemorate the “Tanohata Village Enforcement 101 Years Festival”.
Exhibiting materials from “Sanhei Ikki (sanhei rebellion)”, one of the largest farmers in Japan that occurred a few decades ago.
There is a monument near the entrance with a flame design symbolizing the uprising, and the cultural heritage related to the uprising is recreated using paper cutouts to allow visitors to experience the beginning and end of the uprising.

Address:128-9 Tanohata, Tanohata Village, Shimohei County, Iwate Prefecture
Tel:0194-33-2210

The seawall that was destroyed by the tsunami is preserved as it was at the time of the disaster.
A commentary board using photographs taken before and after the disaster and at the moment of the breach is provided on the tour route, allowing you to experience the destructive power of the tsunami and the disaster at that time. Its use is expected to raise awareness.
In addition, local resident guides are offering storytelling (guide) programs about the tsunami experience at the ruined facilities and surrounding disaster-stricken areas.

Address: Aketo, Tanohata Village, Shimohei County, Iwate Prefecture
Tel:0194-33-3248(Tanohata Village General Tourist Information Center)

Mallet is a mallet.
This golf uses a dedicated stick and ball, much like a gateball stick.
It is a game very similar to golf that competes with a small number of strokes from a fixed place to a cup.
Disaster restoration work on Mallet Golf Course in Aketo District, which was washed away by Great East Japan Earthquake, has been completed and operations have resumed on June 8, 2014.

Address: Aketo, Tanohata Village, Shimohei County, Iwate Prefecture
Tel:0194-33-2816

In the Great East Japan Earthquake, the North Rias Line and South Rias Line were affected, and full restoration was completed in 2014.

On March 23, 2019, we took over the Miyako - Kamaishi section of JR Yamada Line, which had been suspended since Great East Japan Earthquake, and connected 163km from Kuji to Sakari (Ofunato).

It suffered severe damage from the heavy rains of Typhoon No. 19 in October 2019, and service was suspended in some sections, but it was fully restored on March 20, 2020.　

The nearest station to this facility is Tanohata Station.It is about 10 minutes on foot and about 3 minutes by car.
Free transfer is possible if you contact us in advance.
The closest station to the sightseeing boat is Shimanokoshi Station.About 10 minutes on foot from the pier.

Iwaizumi Town is a town blessed with rich forests and clean water.
Within the area, Ryusen-do Cave is one of Japan's three major limestone caves.
The fresh water gushing out from the depths creates underground lakes, with the third underground lake being 98m deep, and the fourth underground lake (not open to the public) at 120m, the longest in Japan and boasting some of the clearest water in the world.

Address: 1-1 Iwaizumi Kannari, Iwaizumi Town 027-0501
Tel:0194-22-2566
Fax:0194-22-5005

This ski resort is blessed with a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean the east and Mt Iwate
Snow quality is one of the best powder snows in Tohoku.
The slope can slide from beginner to advanced.
Snowboards can also be slid completely.
A ski resort protected by 300,000 white birch forests.

Address: 20-13-1 Rainai, Yamagata Town, Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture
Tel:0194-72-2944

Japan's only Amber Museum surrounded by green forest.
The interior begins with experiential capsules symbolically designed with amber, known as the "Stone of the Sun" in Greek mythology. There are facilities such as the "Amberium" where you can experience the mysterious power of amber and an exhibition gallery featuring amber art and crafts.
There is also a hands-on classroom for mining and making accessories.

Address:19-156-133 Kokuji Town, Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture
Tel:0194-59-3515

Japan's first underground aquarium using the tunnel of Kuji National Oil Storage Base.
Although it was completely destroyed by the tsunami of Great East Japan Earthquake, it reopened in 2016.
On Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, you can watch free diving by Nanbu divers and Ama divers.

Address: 1-43-7 Mugyo, Samuraihama Town, Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture
Tel:0194-75-3551

Information base of Kuji City.
This roadside station is composed of various facilities where you can enjoy local specialties and direct-from-the-producer goods, as well as dining halls and Western-style cafes where you can savor seasonal local ingredients. You can experience the tradition of the Kuji Autumn Festival with handmade floats and exhibitions of local materials boasting a history of about 650 years. Additionally, there is a historical passage lined with food stalls and a plaza, providing a place where you can leisurely explore, eat, and enjoy..

Address: 2-5-6 Nakamachi, Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture
Tel:0194-66-9200

Opened in 2023, Kuji City Kitasanriku North Sanriku Roadside Station in Iwate Noda Village Fudai Village It is full of charm, such as a kids corner full ofIn addition, "Ishitsubute Park", which is the first park playground equipment for Pokemon in the north Tohoku, will also appear outdoors.A petrol station is also installed in an environment that is easy to drop in immediately after getting off Kuji IC on Sanriku Expressway.Roadside Station filled with the warmth of wood.

Address:Iwate Prefecture, Kuji City, Natsui Town, Toriya 7th District 3-2
Tel:0194-66-8830

Names in the Marine Rose is a precious stone can not take only the current here Noda Village of mine in Japan.
The temperature in the tunnel is around 10 ℃ throughout the year.
In addition to reproducing the mining work with machines and dolls, various gemstones, minerals and fossils from around the world are also on display.
Waking up from a deep and long sleep, "Rhodonite" is carefully refined by craftsmen and reborn as "Marine Rose".
Shop for Marine Rose jewelry and natural stones.
We also offer a hands-on experience making original Marine Rose jewelry, so please contact us.

Address:5-104-13 Tamagawa, Noda Village, Kunohe County, Iwate Prefecture
Tel:0194-78-2138

Kurosaki that cliff ranging from a height of 150m to 200m is depressed substantially perpendicular to the Pacific Ocean
The selected spots include the chalk-clad "Kurosaki Lighthouse" chosen among Japan's top 50 lighthouses, the "Symbol Tower at 40 Degrees North" that slowly rotates when approached, and attractions such as the "Unotori Shrine," said to be established by the command of Minamoto no Yoshitsune. There are plenty of highlights to explore.

Address:9-13-2 Fudai Village, Shimohei County, Iwate Prefecture
Tel:0194-35-2115(Fudai Village Tourism Association)

The peninsula, densely covered with red pine trees, juts out to the south of Omoto Coast and resembles the head and nose of a bear, hence named "Kuma-no-Hana" (Bear's Nose).
The unique scenery created by the blue sea and old pine trees is worth seeing.
The scenic Moshi Coast, located at the tip of Kumano Hana, is famous for ammonite fossils and other shells dating back one hundred million years.

Address: Omotomoshi, Iwaizumi Town, Shimohei County, Iwate Prefecture
Tel:0194-22-4755 (Hiraizumi Tourism Association)

Three huge rocks on the north side along Taro Bay.
The appearance of standing on both sides of the so-called Otoko Iwa (Man Rock) (height 50m), with Onna Iwa (Woman Rock) and Taiko Iwa (Drum Rock) , is a masterpiece.
There is a promenade around the area, making it a great place for strolling and playing with kites.

Address: Taro Aozari, Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture
Tel:0193-62-2111(Miyako City Industrial Promotion Department Tourism Division)

A representative scenic spot in Miyako, located almost in the center of Sanriku.
The contrast between the pine green and the rocky white, and the ultramarine blue is amazing.
The place name Jōdo-ga-hama is said to have been named during the Tenwa era, as the 7th generation of the Joan temple in Miyako-yama, , Ryuko Reikyo,(passed in 1727）expressed admiration, saying it was "like a pure land paradise."

Address: 32 Usuki, Dai-7-Chiwari, Kuwagasaki, Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture
Tel:0193-87-2973　

A specialized science museum near Jodogahama Beach for seafood.
The history of Iwate's fishing grounds and traditional fisheries are also on display.
The history of the Rikuchu Coast, the ecology of Sanriku's seafood, and folk tales handed down by fishermen are also introduced. There is a large diorama in the center of the building that shaped the sea up to 1000m.

Address:32-28 Hitachihama Town, Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture
Tel:0193-63-5353

Sanriku, where cold and warm currents collide, is rich in aquatic resources.
Here, the “Gyosai Market” includes sea urchin, abalone, oysters, seaweed, saury and salmon.・・・Lots of fresh seafood from all year round.
We sell vegetables and pickles of aunts from nearby farmers.
The appeal of this market is that you can interact with the humanity of Miyako while shopping.

Address: 1-1 Satsuki Town, Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture
Tel:0193-62-1521

It was damaged by Great East Japan Earthquake and reopened on July 15, 2017 for the first time in about six and a half years.
Developed on three themes: the sea as a natural environment, the sea that nurtures life, and the sea that involves human beings.
It is structured so that it can be viewed from a global perspective.
Through the real skeleton specimen display of the world's largest sperm whale, the world of romance, we introduce the world of whales full of romance.

Address:〒028-1371　7-50-1 Funakoshi, Yamada Town, Shimohei County, Iwate Prefecture
Tel:0193-84-3985

A 48.5m tall pure Statue of Gyoran Kannon of Kannon overlooking Kamaishi Bay.
Its official name is Sekio-zenji Temple Kamaishi Daikannon, and it was dedicated in 1970 to pray for people's happiness and world peace.
The inside is divided into 13 floors, with a main hall and a room housing thirty-three Kannon statues. From the observation decks on the 11th and 12th floors, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the beautiful scenery of Kamaishi Bay.

Address:3-9-1 Odaira Town, Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture
Tel:0193-24-2125

It is established within the Government-managed Takata Matsubara Tsunami Reconstruction Memorial Park.
About 150 earthquake materials are exhibited in the facility, and the threat of the tsunami is communicated through relics, images, and testimony of victims, and lessons are widely disseminated.
Some parts of the fire truck from the Tanohata Village Fire Brigade, washed away by the tsunami, and a portion of the beam of the Kesen Ohashi Bridge over the Kesen River mouth, are on display.
To prevent the recurrence of the tragedy of the tsunami from the Great East Japan Earthquake, this facility aims to pass on the facts and lessons of the disaster to future generations. It also seeks to showcase the reconstruction efforts to people both domestically and internationally, expressing gratitude to all those who provided support.
Admission is free, so you can use it as a place to learn about earthquakes and disaster prevention, as well as during sightseeing gaps.

Address:180 Dotekage, Kesen Town, Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture
Tel:0192-47-4455

The industrial heritage group that led Japan's industrialization, 'Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding, and Coal Mining,' was registered as the second UNESCO World Heritage site in Iwate Prefecture.
You can visit the precious remains of Japan's oldest Western-style Blast Furnace.

Address: 〒026-0411 Dai 2 Chiwari-6 , Hashino Town, Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture
Tel: 0193-22-2111　

The name of the Goishi Coast comes from the fact that there is a coast composed of stones shaped like meteorites.
If you walk along the promenade full of wood, you will find many cliffs and reefs by sea caves such as Anatoshi Pass and Thunder Rock.

Address: Goishi Kaigan, Massaki Town, Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture
Tel:0192-27-3111(Ofunato City Commerce and Tourism Product Division)

Located at the foothills of Mount Iwate, Koiwai Farm frequently appears in the works of Kenji Miyazawa.
Enjoy the farm at the foot of the Makiba-en, a charcoal-grilled barbeque, a restaurant, a Sheep Building / Wool Workshop, a Makiba no Tenmonkan (planetarium), and a cheesecake house.
Koiwai Farm Guide Bus, which takes you through areas not open to the public, is also available from late April to early November.

Address: 36-1 Maruyachi, Shizukuishi Town, Iwate County, Iwate Prefecture
Tel:019-692-4321

Tono Furusato Village is a place that reproduces the nostalgic rural life of the past.
People known as "Maburitto" (Guardians) engage in agricultural activities, serving as instructors for those experiencing rural life here.
There is also an interesting experience program where you can learn old-fashioned things like making bamboo dragonflies, mochitsuki, and catching yamame trout. 【Paid/reservation required】
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Address:5-89-1 Kamitsukimoshi, Tsukimoshi Town, Tono City
Tel:0198-64-2300

It is said that Chūson-ji Temple began with the establishment of a temple called Kōdaiju-in by the prominent Tendai Buddhist monk Jikaku Daishi Ennin in the third year of the Kashō era.
Hiraizumi, where Fujiwara no Kiyohira, the first generation of the Fujiwara clan, erected numerous temple buildings of S(h)akyamuni dedicated to comforting the spirits of both allies and enemies who perished in the Former Nine Years' War and the Later Three Years' War.
Unfortunately, many of the halls and pagodas were destroyed by fire in the 14th century, but Sankonzo, including Chusonji Temple's Konjiki-do, is home to over 3,000 national treasures and important cultural properties.

Address: 202 Hiraizumi Koromonoseki, Hiraizumi Town, Nishiiwai County, Iwate Prefecture
Tel:0191-46-2211　

A stunning canyon formed by the erosion of limestone by the Satetsu River, with approximately 100 meters of cliffs on both sides.
You can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons while entrusting yourself to the boat ride: wisteria in the spring, deep greenery in the summer, red leaves in the fall, and snowy scenery (on a houseboat) in the winter.

Address: Nagasakamachi, Higashiyama Town, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture
Tel:0191-47-2341 (Geibi Tourism Center