Iwate : Miyako Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide

Name: Iwate : Miyako Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide
Brand: Viator
Price: 194.1 USD
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6 hoursEnglishBook 2 days aheadIwate Prefecture, Japan

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Experience the breathtaking nature, culinary culture, and history of Miyako City on a customizable private tour with a local guide. Located along Iwate's Sanriku Coast, Miyako offers dramatic scenery and fresh seafood, with an itinerary tailored to your schedule.

Start at Jodogahama Beach, strolling along white volcanic rocks and turquoise waters, with an optional boat ride to the glowing Blue Cave. Next, witness ocean waves bursting dramatically through coastal caves at the Shiofukiana Blowhole.

Midday, explore the bustling Miyako Fish Market and enjoy local specialties for lunch, including Bin-don fresh seafood served in a unique glass bottle.

In the afternoon, view the giant 50 meter high pillars of Sanno Rocks, then head to the Taro District. With your guide, visit the Great Seawall and preserved Tsunami Memorial sites to learn about local disaster prevention and community resilience. This tour ensures an unforgettable, personalized Sanriku experience.

Included

Optional meet-up at your accommodation
Local recommendations for food, sightseeing, and hidden gems
Private tour with a local English speaking guide
Private Vehicle (Optional)
Customizable itinerary designed around your interests

Not included

Food and drinks
Any entrance fees
Transportation fee
Host's lunch and entrance ticket

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What you'll do

Jodogahama Beach
Hitachihamacho, Miyako, Japan
Known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and dramatic white volcanic rock formations, Jodogahama is often compared to the Pure Land of Buddhist paradise. Visitors can enjoy serene coastal walks or take a small boat to explore the glowing Blue Cave.
1h 20m
Blowhole
Sakikuwagaski, Miyako, Japan
A impressive natural blowhole where ocean waves rush into a sea cave and spout forcefully into the air. Spouting height varies depending on the tide and wave conditions, offering a raw display of nature’s force.
20 min
Gyosai Market
1-1 Satsukicho, Miyako, Japan
A bustling local market packed with fresh seafood straight from the Pacific Ocean, along with local produce and regional delicacies. It is the best place to taste Bin-don, Miyako’s signature dish of fresh seafood served in a glass bottle.
1h 20m
Three massive rock formations standing up to 50 meters tall along the rugged coastline
Shaped over millions of years by wave erosion, these towering pillars offer a dramatic and photogenic coastal landscape.
20 min
Taro Tide Wall
Taro Kawamukai, Miyako, Japan
An area known for its history with tsunamis and resilience. Accompanied by a local guide, visitors will visit the Great Seawall and preserved tsunami structure to learn about local disaster prevention and community recovery efforts.
1 hour

Meeting and pickup

4 locations

Pickup details

Our guide will contact you through WhatsApp so please download WhatsApp prior to this tour. This is to enhance a smooth meeting between the guide and the guests.