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Miyako, Kuzhishi, Iwaizumi
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Miyako, Kuzhishi, Iwaizumi
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Miyako, Kuzhishi, Iwaizumi
Kuzhishi, located in the world's largest amber mining site and one of the largest in Japan, has an amber museum and is a city that has received a lot of attention as the stage for NHK's morning drama "Amachan." Miyako City has many scenic spots along the Sanriku Coast, and the rich seafood such as salmon, saury, and seaweed caught off the coast of Miyako is also attractive. Iwaizumi Town is a large town in Honshu, known as the town of Ryusendo, famous for its high water transparency, and is also home to Ankeido, Japan's longest limestone cave.
Miyako, Kuzhishi, Iwaizumi
5 Highlights
01
Ryusen-do Cave
A limestone cave with an underground lake that shines in dragon blue
One of Japan's three largest limestone caves and a natural monument designated by the government. The cave is over 5,000 meters long and contains an underground lake with one of the world's highest levels of transparency. The lake water shines in a dragon blue color and is definitely worth seeing.
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Ryusen-do Cave
A limestone cave with an underground lake that shines in dragon blue
One of Japan's three largest limestone caves and a natural monument designated by the government. The cave is over 5,000 meters long and contains an underground lake with one of the world's highest levels of transparency. The lake water shines in a dragon blue color and is definitely worth seeing.
02
Jodo-ga-hama Beach
A beach formed about 52 million years ago
This beach is separated from the open sea by rocks formed from volcanic rock, resulting in very calm waves. The contrast between the "Nanbu Akamatsu" trees growing on the rocks and the white rocks creates a beautiful scenery reminiscent of a Japanese garden. It is a popular spot where you can truly experience the atmosphere of "Jodo" (Pure Land).
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Jodo-ga-hama Beach
A beach formed about 52 million years ago
This beach is separated from the open sea by rocks formed from volcanic rock, resulting in very calm waves. The contrast between the "Nanbu Akamatsu" trees growing on the rocks and the white rocks creates a beautiful scenery reminiscent of a Japanese garden. It is a popular spot where you can truly experience the atmosphere of "Jodo" (Pure Land).
03
Shiobiki-iwa Blowhole
A sea cave that spouts seawater up to a height of 30 meters
A sea cave that spouts seawater from the Cretaceous rock layer. When the strong northeast wind blows and the waves are rough, an impressive sight can be seen as seawater is spouted up to a height of about 30 meters. Sightseeing boats also operate, so it is possible to enjoy the scenery from the sea.
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Shiobiki-iwa Blowhole
A sea cave that spouts seawater up to a height of 30 meters
A sea cave that spouts seawater from the Cretaceous rock layer. When the strong northeast wind blows and the waves are rough, an impressive sight can be seen as seawater is spouted up to a height of about 30 meters. Sightseeing boats also operate, so it is possible to enjoy the scenery from the sea.
04
Kuji Amber Museum
The only domestic amber museum where you can learn about "amber"
Kuji's amber is the oldest in the world used for jewelry. This museum allows you to see, touch, and experience Kuji's amber. In addition to admiring artwork made with amber, you can also experience excavating amber and processing accessories.
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Kuji Amber Museum
The only domestic amber museum where you can learn about "amber"
Kuji's amber is the oldest in the world used for jewelry. This museum allows you to see, touch, and experience Kuji's amber. In addition to admiring artwork made with amber, you can also experience excavating amber and processing accessories.
05
Kosode Coast Diver Center
A base facility for the "northernmost ama (female divers)"
This is a base facility for the "northernmost ama (female divers)" famous for the TV drama "Amachan". The "Ama Festival" is held from July to September, featuring demonstrations of the ama's free diving. There is a snack space inside the facility where you can taste seafood.
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Kosode Coast Diver Center
A base facility for the "northernmost ama (female divers)"
This is a base facility for the "northernmost ama (female divers)" famous for the TV drama "Amachan". The "Ama Festival" is held from July to September, featuring demonstrations of the ama's free diving. There is a snack space inside the facility where you can taste seafood.
Recommended Spots
Local Cuisine
Sanriku seafood rice
Seafood rice made with luxurious use of Sanriku seafood.
The seafood from the harsh sea of Sanriku, where the cold is severe, has a firm texture and rich flavor. From rice bowls to sushi, there are plenty of gourmet dishes where you can enjoy the blessings of the sea. If you visit Sanriku, you must not miss out on the opportunity to taste the fresh seafood!
Kuji Mamebu-jiru
A Kuji local cuisine that became famous in the drama "Amachan".
"Mamebu" is a 2-3cm dumpling made with black sugar and walnuts. Kuji local cuisine "Mamebu-jiru" is a soy sauce-based soup made with dried sardines and kelp, with carrots, burdock, grilled tofu, and mamebu added. It has a unique taste that is salty but sweet, and it's addictive.
Yamagata Village Tanakaku Beef
Healthy lean meat is the specialty of Tanakaku beef.
Yamagata Village Tanakaku Beef is raised in a "summer mountain winter village method" where they eat pesticide-free pasture grass on vast grasslands and spend the winter in a barn. It has a strong natural flavor and is characterized by healthy lean meat. It is recommended to eat it in dishes such as hamburgers, beef stew, and curry!
Donko
Freshwater fish that is delicious not only in its meat but also in its liver.
"Donko," also known as "Ezo Iso Ainame," is a fish that is often caught on the Sanriku coast. Donko is a fish with a lot of moisture, and both the meat and bones are soft. It is famous not only for its meat but also for its delicious liver. Enjoy various dishes made with donko, such as soup, hot pot, sashimi, and simmered dishes.
Bottle Donburi
An experiential gourmet dish where seasonal seafood is put in a milk bottle.
"Bottle Donburi" is a local donburi dish where seasonal seafood from Miyako City is put in a bottle and you pour it over rice and eat it on the spot. It's a fun experience to put together fresh seafood on your own, adding to the enjoyment of the deliciousness. Try making your own original seafood bowl!
Basic Information
Hotel Average Cost
¥7,576
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(1 night, 2 days)
(1 night, 2 days)
¥19,925
Best Season
5~9 Month
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