Located in the center of Iwate Prefecture's Sanriku Reconstruction National Park and Sanriku Geopark, Jodogahama is a typical scenic spot in the Miyako area.
A forest of sharp white rocks, each with a different appearance, adorns the coast. The contrast between the green of the pine trees, the white of the rock surface, and the deep blue of the sea is truly worth seeing.
The name "Jodogahama" is said to have been given by Ryuko Reikyō (died in 1727), the seventh head priest of Jōan-ji Temple at Miyakozan (1681-1683), who said in admiration, "This place is just like the Pure Land of Paradise.
The Jodogahama area includes the Jodogahama Visitor Center, the Iwate Prefectural Fisheries Science Museum, and the Jodogahama Rest House, where you can enjoy seafood from the Sanriku region. The ticket is valid for one day.
| Sales period | year round |
| Charge | Adults: 350 yen / Children: 180 yen |
There is also a nice benefit for those who purchase a Jodogahama 1-day area free ticket!
Present your Area Free Ticket to receive a discount on the Miyako City sightseeing boat "Miyako Umineko Maru".
Adult: 1,500 yen⇒1,200 yen Child: 750 yen⇒600 yen
Here are some of the best places to visit in Jodogahama!
First and foremost, enjoy the spectacular view of the beautiful coast!
It is characterized by high transparency and gentle waves. During the summer, when the beach is open, it is crowded with many bathers.
The snow-covered Jodogahama beach in winter is also exceptionally beautiful.
The rock surface of Jodogahama is a volcanic rock called rhyolite, which was formed by magma 44 million years ago and is thought to be white in color due to its high silicon dioxide content.
The white color is thought to be due to the high silicon dioxide content. Visitors can also observe the "rhyolitic structure," a pattern of magma flow, and "sesuri," plate-like cracks formed when the magma cooled suddenly.
Enjoy the seafood of Sanriku at Jodogahama Restaurant!
Jodogahama Rest House is a restaurant and souvenir shop located right in front of the ocean at Jodogahama. It is a very luxurious experience to enjoy fresh Sanriku seafood dishes while gazing at the beautiful Jodogahama beach.
Hamadokoro Umineko-tei at Jodogahama Rest House offers a wide variety of menu items such as seafood rice bowls, pasta, and ramen noodles.
Enjoy the season of Miyako at Seatopia Naado, a roadside station!
At Seatopia Naado, a roadside station, you can enjoy shopping for fresh Sanriku seafood, agricultural products, and souvenirs.
In addition, the restaurant in the facility is popular for its seafood rice bowls and set menus using seafood from Miyako!
You can board the cruise ship "Miyako Umineko Maru" near "Roadside Station Seatopia Naado".
Cruising the Sanriku Coast with Sea Cat and Sea Breeze
Boarding is available from either Dezaki Wharf or Jodogahama.
This is a sightseeing boat tour of the Sanriku Geopark Geo Site, including Jodogahama, a nationally designated scenic spot, with a guide.
The panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean from the spacious observation deck and the numerous oddly shaped rocks are a powerful sight that will overwhelm anyone who sees it.
Enjoy the art of nature that can only be seen from the boat.
With a free one-day pass for the Jodogahama area, you can board the Miyako Umineko Maru at a discount.
For boarding locations, please check the official Miyako Umineko Maru website. Please check the official website of the Miyako Umineko Maru for boarding locations.
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Learn about the symbiosis between people and nature at the Jodogahama Visitor Center!
The Pacific coast region of the Tohoku region has beautiful natural scenery, rich natural resources, and local industries and people's lives supported by these resources. At the same time, the region has a long history of living with the harsh natural environment, and this history is reflected in the wisdom, technology, and culture of the region.
The Jodogahama Visitor Center was established by the Ministry of the Environment as the core facility of the Sanriku Reconstruction National Park. The center conveys the splendor of the natural environment and landscape of not only the Jodogahama area but the entire Sanriku Reconstruction National Park, and provides the latest information on each region, other national parks, and nature experiences.
Stay at Jodogahama Park Hotel and taste the finest sushi kaiseki!
The sea of Sanriku is a treasure trove of exquisite ingredients such as northern sea urchin, matsutake mushrooms, Ezo abalones, and hairy crabs.
The Jodogahama Park Hotel offers sushi kaiseki with wonderful ingredients and local Iwate sake, among others.
In addition, you can choose buffet style for both dinner and breakfast.
You can fully enjoy the spectacular view and delicacies of Jodogahama, including a large bath where you can relax and heal while feeling the breath of nature.
With the Jodogahama Line 1-day Area Free Pass, you can freely go anywhere you want to go in the Jodogahama area!
It is a very economical ticket.
Take advantage of the free ticket and experience the overwhelming excitement of Jodogahama's rich and beautiful nature and exquisite seafood!
