Jodogahama
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Jodogahama Beach in Rikuchu Kaigan National Park
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Jodogahama Beach in Rikuchu Kaigan National Park
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Jodogahama Beach in Rikuchu Kaigan National Park
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Jodogahama Beach in Rikuchu Kaigan National Park
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Great View of Sea Gulls during the Rikuchu-maru Tour Boat, Iwate Prefecture
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Great View from the Rikuchu-maru Tour Boat, Iwate Prefecture
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Jodogahama Boat Tour followed by Black Tailed Gulls
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Coastline of the Rikuchu Kaigan National Park, Iwate Prefecture
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Great View from the Rikuchu-maru Tour Boat, Iwate Prefecture
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Jodogahama Coastline in the Rikuchu Kaigan National Park
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Feeding Sea Gulls during Rikuchu-maru Tour Boat, Iwate Prefecture
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Facts & Figures
Jodogahama Beach means "Pure Land Beach" is one of the most scenic places along Rikuchu Coast line. It is ranked as one of the 100 best beaches in Japan. The Buddhist monk Reikyo gave this beautiful place its name.
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History
In March 2011 a huge earthquake and the following tsunami caused tremendous damage along the east coast of Japan.
Location
Jodogahama Beach is located near Miyako City in the Iwate Prefecture.
How to get to Jodogahama Beach?
- 150min from Tokyo to Morioka by JR Tohoku Shinkansen
- 2-2,5hrs from Morioka to Miyako by JR Yamada Line
- 15min from Miyako Station to Jodogashima bus stop by Iwate Kenpoku Bus
Sightseeing spots
Top:
Miyako Jodogahama Boat Cruise - ship cruise along the Sanriku Coast (40min)
Blue Cave Cruise - 20min ship cruise (small motorboat) with the Blue Cave (Aonodokutsu) as the highlight
Festival & Events (dates can change without notice)
August
Jodogahama Beach summer festival (5th)
Enjoy a day of fun with a yukata contest, stage shows, sea kayaking experience, good food and much more.
Where to stay in Miyako near Jodogahama?
Hotels and Ryokans in Miyako near Jodogahama
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