Beach, Boat, Rocks and Cave
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Port
Miyako, Japan
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$400
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6¾ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Get acquainted with Jodogahama and its Visitor Center.
Designated a National Scenic Reserve, Jodogahama is a beautiful white-pebble beach that creates a striking landscape against the deep blue ocean. The contrast is punctuated by rocky islands and the surrounding lush green pine trees. From a sightseeing boat, admire the sharp rocks of this beautiful island.Enjoy a local seafood rice bowl for lunch.
Don't miss the Sannoiwa Rocks, carved by centuries, or millennia, of wind and pounding surf.
The Taro Kanko Hotel, now in ruins, serves as a memorial site after the 55-foot-tall tsunami in 2011 that caused massive destruction. The first two floors of the hotel were completely lost, leaving only the pillars, but the remaining levels have been preserved and are now on display. You will view this monument to destruction from the outside only.
Northern Miyako is famous for its Ryusendo Cave National Monument. The Ryusendo Cave extends 2.2 miles underground, but only the first half-mile is accessible to the public. Within this subterranean world, you'll find formations such as stalactites and stalagmites and some funny-looking long-eared bats. There are many emerald-green subterranean lakes and fresh-spring pools with crystalline waters -- among the most transparent in the world. Bridges, elevated walkways, and stairs transport visitors through this underground environment.
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