Top 7 Scenic Railroads in Iwate Prefecture, Tohoku

On March 11, 2011 at 14:46, the powerful earthquake in Japan occurred 70 kilometers off the Pacific coast of the Tohoku Region. Approximately 30 minutes later a devastating tsunami struck the Sanriku Coast. Taro-district is located in the middle of Sanriku Coast. A local resident who experienced the disaster in Taro takes you around Taro-district. You are walking through Tsunami struck area including the massive breakwater and Tsunami memorial building Taro-Kanko hotel. You certainly feel the spirit of 'never surrender'.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Private transportation

You can observe professional Japanese Sword-smith craft center. You feel the heat and watch sparks in the process of making the sword. Also, you have a lesson from the sword-smith how to make the sword and actually make a knife for cutting paper.

Inclusions: Sword workshop

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As it is called 'squid prince' takes you to the authentic fish auction site. You can stand very close to the fish brokers who are participating in the auction. Not only that, 'squid prince' teaches you about the unique Japanese fishing method and the problems of the fishing industry in Japan. After the lesson, you have a chance to enjoy fresh marine products!

Inclusions: Local fish broker

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This value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Hiraizumi area! Nestled in the mountains of southern Iwate is Hiraizumi, an ancient city that once rivaled Kyoto for its beauty and elegant surroundings. This was the capital of the Northern Fujiwara lands, an independent country that briefly flowered in the late 1100s. Today, you can see the remnants of that once-beautiful city while enjoying the gorges and other scenic beauty of southern Iwate. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Entrance fee (for yourself), Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Lunch, Private transportation

This value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Hiraizumi area! Nestled in the mountains of southern Iwate is Hiraizumi, an ancient city that once rivaled Kyoto for its beauty and elegant surroundings. This was the capital of the Northern Fujiwara lands, an independent country that briefly flowered in the late 1100s. Today, you can see the remnants of that once-beautiful city while enjoying the gorges and other scenic beauty of southern Iwate. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Entrance fee (for yourself), Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Lunch, Private transportation

Sanriku area is well known for the unique rias coastline and a variety of seafood. Since the place of scenic beauty, 'Jodogahama' is located in Sanriku Reconstruction Park, you can enjoy some kinds of natural experience and delicious local food used fresh seafood. Also, this tour provides a rare opportunity for you to meet a local fisherman whose livelihood is fishing. Interacting with such local people, you would definitely have a special experience which is not available except in Sanriku.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bus round trip ticket (Morioka to Miyako) JPY4140

Exclusions: The second day's lunch is not included. We'll take you to a local restaurant to eat what you want., Both alcohol and soft drink at the meal is not included in the tour fee., The fare of JR Yamada Line from Morioka to Miyako（JPY1980) is not included. JR_PASS is recommended., Transportation from home to meeting spot, and vice versa is not included. JR-PASS is recommended.

Northeastern Japan, called Michinoku is said to be the place where gold was discovered for the first time in Japan. The area from inland of Iwate Prefecture to the coast of Miyagi Prefecture is newly named 'The Road of Michinoku Gold Roman', which was designated as Japan Heritage in 2019. In this tour, you can visit Golden Hall of Chusonji Temple, one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known that the locally produced gold were lavishly used for this hall in the 12th century. Since Kesennuma used to be a famous gold production site, your tour guide will tell you about history, culture, nature, and food under the theme of gold. You may be able to feel rich at the end of the tour.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Exclusions: 1st day's lunch is not included. We'll take you to a local restaurant to eat what you want., Both alcohol and soft drink at the meal is not included in the tour fee., All the railway fee is not included. JR PASS is recommended., Transportation from home to meeting spot, and vice versa is not included. JR-PASS is recommended.