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This is the most famous place for scenic beauty in Miyako. The vivid contrast of the white rock face with the green pines against the deep blue sea are just stunning. 　Address 　32 Hitachihamacho, Miyako TEL N/A Website Official site Access About 12 minutes by car from Miyako Station (about 29 minutes by bicycle) 　Hours 　N/A 　Closed 　N/A 　Fee/Admission 　Free

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Exhibit of letters and materials related to Roka Tokutomi, famous author of The Cuckoo. There is also an exhibit dedicated to Kuromori Kagura here. 　Address 　1-3-14 Yamaguchi, Miyako TEL 0193-62-3670 Website Official site Access About 7 minutes by car from Miyako Station (about 8 minutes by bicycle, or about 21 minutes on foot) 　Hours 　9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays 　Closed 　Closed Mondays 　Fee/Admission 　Free

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One of Japan's leading fish markets, selling freshly caught fish from the Sanriku area. You can grill and eat what you buy right there. 　Address 　1-1 Satsukicho, Miyako TEL 0193-62-1521 Website Official site Access About 6 minutes by car from Miyako Station (about 3 minutes by bicycle, or about 12 minutes on foot) 　Hours 　6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 　Closed 　Wednesdays 　Fee/Admission 　Free

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A shine celebrating the legend that Minamoto Yoshitsune took refuge in the north. The noble deeds and armor of Yoshitsune, who headed north from Mt. Kuromoriyama, are said to be buried here. 　Address 　6 Sawada, Miyako TEL N/A Website Official site Access About 6 minutes by car from Miyako Station (about 5 minutes by bicycle, or about 21 minutes on foot) 　Hours 　24 hours a day 　Closed 　Open every day 　Fee/Admission 　Free

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Historical shrine founded in the year 680. Said to be where Miyako got its name. 　Address 　2-5-1 Miyacho, Miyako TEL 0193-62-5072 Website Official site Access About 3 minutes from Miyako Station by car (about 3 minutes by bicycle, or about 7 minutes on foot) 　Open 　24 hours a day 　Closed 　Open every day 　Fee/Admission 　Free

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This 160m smokestack was completed at the establishment of the Rasa Industries Ltd. Miyako Plant Refinery. At the time is was called the tallest smokestack in the East. 　Address 　1 Koyamada, Miyako TEL N/A Website N/A Access About 5 minutes by car from Miyako Station, (about 9 minutes by bicycle, or 21 minutes on foot) 　Hours 　N/A 　Closed 　N/A 　Fee/Admission 　Free

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Established in 1881. Making squid sembei by hand using the same technique since they started. Visitors can observe and even make their own sembei. 　Address 　11-23-1 Hanawa, Miyako TEL 0193-89-1550 Website Official site Access About 12 minutes by car from Miyako Station (about 26 minutes by bicycle) 　Hours 　9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 　Closed 　Days closed are shown on the calender on their website 　Fee/Admission 　Make your own sembei Adults (high school and older) 500 yen / Children (elementary and junior high school): 200 yen *children that have not started elementary school are not able to participate

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This is the only group nesting area of the Band-rumped storm petrel in the Western Pacific, and thus is a protected area that is forbidden to enter. You can view it from the sightseeing boats that tour the islands of Jodogahama. 　Address 　Sakikuwagasaki, Miyako TEL 0193-62-3350 Website Official site Access About 20 minutes by car from Miyako (about 42 minutes by bicycle) 　Hours 　8:40 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. *Schedule subject to change based on the season 　Closed 　From March to Mid-November boats only operate Friday - Sunday and on national holidays *subject to change based on the season 　Fee/Admission 　Adults (junior high school and older) 1,400 yen / Children (6 years old - 6th grader) 700 yen / Young children (5 and under) free

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Relics unearthed from the Sakiyama Kaizuka and stratum are displayed here as well as other exhibits including a projected mapping image. There are some Jomon period hands-on activities including one for starting a fire. 　Address 　1-16-1 Sakiyama, Miyako TEL 0193-65-7526 Website Official site Access About 13 minutes by car from Miyako Station (about 30 minutes by bicycle) 　Hours 　9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Doors close at 4:30 p.m.) 　Closed 　Mondays (or the following day in the case of a national holiday), over the New Year's Holiday (12/29 - 1/3), museum arraging days (at the end of each month) 　Fee/Admission 　Adults: 200 yen / Groups: 100 yen per person Students: 150 yen / Groups: 80 yen per person High School and under: free *Groups rates are for groups of 10 or more people

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Sakiyama Kaizuka Historic Park was designated as a national historic site in 1996. There are reconstructed pit dwellings and other displays here. 　Address 　1-18-2 Sakiyama, Miyako TEL 0193-65-7526 (Sakiyama Kaizuka Jomon Forest Museum) Website Official site Access About 13 minutes by car from Miyako Station (about 30 minutes by bicycle) 　Hours 　N/A 　Closed 　N/A 　Fee/Admission 　Free (the museum is free)

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When the northeast wind is blowing at full force and waves are rough, water surges 30 meters high out of this hole. It is designated as a national natural monument. 　Address 　Sakikuwagasaki, Miyako TEL N/A Website Official site Access About 19 minutes by car from Miyako Station (42 minutes by bicycle 　Hours 　N/A 　Closed 　N/A 　Fee/Admission 　Free

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Over a long period of time the waves have eroded this cape forming multiple cave mouths and grottos. This is a breeding ground for black-tailed gulls and Japanese cormorants. 　Address 　18-25 Sakikuwagasaki, Miyako TEL N/A Website Official site Access About 18 minutes by car from Miyako Station (about 45 minutes by bicycle) 　Hours 　N/A 　Closed 　N/A 　Fee/Admission 　Free

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Sightseeing boat that you take on a 40-minute ride around Miyako Bay. Enjoy a great view of the national natural monuments Candle Rock and Sakiyama Blowhole. 　Address 　32-4 Hitachihamacho, Miyako TEL 0193-62-3350 Website Official site Access About 14 minutes by car from Miyako Station (about 23 minutes by bicycle) 　Open 　8:40 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. *Schedule subject to change based on the season 　Closed 　Boats only operate Friday-Sunday and on national holidays from mid-March through November *subject to change based on the season 　Fee/Admission 　Adults (junior high school and older) 1,400 yen / Children (6 years old - 6th grader) 700 yen / Young children (5 and under) free

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A beautiful cave where the sunlight reflects off the surface of the ocean. Ride a Sappa Ship to see inside. 　Address 　32-4 Hitachihamacho, Miyako TEL 0193-63-1327 (Jodogahama Marine House) Website Official site Access About 14 minutes by car from Miyako Station (about 24 minutes by bicycle) 　Open 　8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 　Closed 　Winter (December - February) Open the rest of the year 　Fee/Admission 　1,500 yen per person

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Opened in 1986, this is the first museum in the world completely dedicated to fisheries. In addition to exhibits of the local sealife that lives around the Miyako Bay, there are hands-on learning exhibits. 　Address 　32-28 Hitachihamacho, Miyako TEL 0193-63-5353 Website Official site Access About 11 minutes by car from Miyako Station (about 26 minutes by bicycle) 　Open 　9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Doors close at 4:00 p.m.) 　Closed 　Mondays (or the following day in the case of a national holiday), over the New Year's Holiday (12/28 - 1/4) 　Fee/Admission 　General: 310 yen, Groups: 140 yen per person, Students: 140 yen / Groups: 70 yen per person, High School Students and younger: free *for groups of 20 or more

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Fresh seafood is sold here, and visitors can enjoy local cuisine from Miyako at the restaurant. There is also sightseeing information and maps for getting around. 　 Address 　1-20 Rinkodori, Miyako TEL 0193-71-3100 Website Official site Access About 8 minutes by car from Miyako Station (about 10 minutes by bicycle, or 32 minutes on foot) 　Hours 　Farmer's Market: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Restaurant: weedays 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., weekends and holidays 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. *last order is 30 minutes before close, Rest Rooms: open 24 hours a day 　Closed 　N/A 　Fee/Admission 　Free

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This shrine is a municiple cultural property, and the Kuromori Kagura that is performed here has been designated as a national important intangible folk culture asset. 　Address 　4-132 Yamaguchi, Iwate TEL N/A Website Official site Access About 12 minutes by car from Miyako Station (about 22 minutes by bicycle or about 40 minutes on foot) 　Hours 　N/A 　Closed 　N/A 　Fee/Admission 　Free

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Here at Nakanohama, a tsunami exceeding 15 meters in height struck during the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. As a memorial to the disaster, the bathrooms and other areas damaged in the tsunami have been preserved as they were. 　Address 　3-123 Sakiyama, Miyako TEL N/A Website Official site Access About 18 minutes by car from Miyako Station (about 42 minutes by bicycle) 　Hours 　N/A 　Closed 　N/A 　Fee/Admission 　Free

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A monument to the naval battle fought between the shogunate army and the new Meiji government in 1869. The heading is written by Togo Heihachiro. 　Address 　5 Koganji, Miyako TEL N/A Website Official site Access About 8 minutes by car from Miyako Station (about 9 minutes by bicycle, or 27 minutes on foot) 　Hours 　N/A 　Closed 　N/A 　Fee/Admission 　Free

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Provides information covering all of the Sanriku Fukko National Park as well as regarding walking paths around the facility. 　Address 　32-69 Hitachihamacho, Miyako TEL 0193-65-1690 Website Official site Access About 12 minutes by car from Miyako Station (about 21 minutes by bicycle) 　Hours 　April - October 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. November - March 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 　Closed 　Over the New Year's Holiday 　Fee/Admission 　Free

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This enormous rock stands 40 meters high, and was designated as a national natural monument in 1939. You can get a great view of it on the sightseeing boats that tour the islands of Jodogahama. 　Address 　12-1, Sakikuwagasaki, Miyako TEL 0193-62-3350 (Miyako Jodogahama Boat Cruise) Website Official site Access About 14 minutes by car from Miyako Station (about 28 minutes by bicycle) 　Hours 　8:40 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. *Schedule subject to change based on the season 　Closed 　Boats only operate Friday-Sunday and on national holidays from mid-March through November *subject to change based on the season 　Fee/Admission 　Adults (junior high school and older) 1,400 yen / Children (6 years old - 6th grader) 700 yen / Young children (5 and under) free

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This special dish consists of fresh seasonal ingredients from Miyako packed into a milk bottle that you pour out over rice and eat. This is a popular place to try this remarkable meal. 　Address 　2-10 Sakaecho, Miyako TEL 0193-62-3244 Website Official site Access About a 1-minute-walk from Miyako Station 　Hours 　11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. / 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 　Closed 　Closed Irregularly

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Specializes in fresh seafood including the Sanriku and Seafood Meals. The daily lunch special is also quite popular. 　Address 　2-8 Sakaecho, Miyako TEL 0193-62-1383 Website Official site Access About a 1-minute-walk from Miyako Station 　Hours 　10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. *last order at 8:30 p.m. 　Closed 　Wednesdays

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This rest house ware rebult the year after the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. In addition to the restaurant and gift shop there is a observation deck 　Address 　32 Hitachihamacho, Miyako TEL 0193-62-1179 Website Official site Access About 14 minutes by car from Miyako Station (about 29 minutes by bicycle) 　Hours 　Shop: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Restaurant: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (weekend and holiday hours are 10:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m.) 　Closed 　N/A

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This Chinese noodle shop is extremely popular among locals. On weekends and holidays it's common for their to be a long line to get in. 　Address 　1-1-20 Odori, Miyako TEL 0193-62-5607 Website Official site Access About 5 minutes by car from Miyako Station (about 2 minutes by bicycle, or about 12 minutes on foot) 　Hours 　10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. *last order at 7:30 p.m. 　Closed 　Tuesdays

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This popular hotel provides free coffee, green tea, and even chazuke. There is a convenience store just a minute from the hotel, making for an appealing location. 　Address 　5-1 Wamimachi, Miyako TEL 0193-63-2001 Website Official site Access About 4 minutes by car from Miyako (about 1 minute by bicycle, or 5 minutes on foot) 　Parking 　Available 　Check-in / Check-out 　Check-in: 3:00 p.m. / Check-out: 10:00 a.m. 　Credit cardaccepted 　VISA、JCB、American Express、Diner'sClub、UC、DC、Master Card 　Wifi 　Yes 　Primaryfacilities 　Vending machines, laundromat (coin-operated), rental cycles, etc. 　Nightly rate 　5,389 yen per night with no meals or 6,990 yen per night with breakfast

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This guest house is located right on a shopping street. No meals are served, but there is a shared kitchen so you can cook your own meals. 　 Address 　4-6 Suehirocho, Miyako TEL 0193-77-3710 Website Official site Access About 3 minutes by car from Miyako Station (about 1 minute by bicycle, about 3 minutes on foot) 　Parking 　None (there is a paid parking lot nearby) 　Check-in / Check-out 　Check-in: 4:00 p.m. / Check-out: 10:00 a.m. 　Credit cardaccepted 　None 　Wifi 　Yes 　Primaryfacilities 　Shared kitchen, washing machine 　Nightly rate 　3,000 yen per night (no meals)

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At Kyukamura you can enjoy the glorious sunrise over the ocean and the sublime night view of Jodogahama. There are also various experiential programs available. 　Address 　18-25-3 Sakikuwagasaki, Miyako TEL 0193-62-9911 Website Official site Access About 20 minutes by car from Miyako Station (about 45 minutes by bicycle)) 　Parking 　Available 　Check-in / Check-out 　Check-in: 3:00 p.m. / Check-out: 10:00 a.m. 　AcceptableCredit Cards 　JCB、American Express、VISA、Master、NICOS、DC、UC、MUFJ、TS3、Diners、Rakuten 　Wifi 　Yes 　Primaryfacilities 　Shop, tea lounge, laundromat 　Nightly rate 　8,500 yen per night including breakfast and dinner

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This hotel is located at a high elevation with a great view of Jodogahama. You can watch the sunrise from the easternmost area of Honshu from the lobby and guest rooms on the ocean side. 　Address 　32-4 Hitachihamacho, Miyako TEL 0193-62-2321 Website Official site Access About 15 minutes by car from Miyako Station (about 24 minutes by bicycle) 　Parking 　Available 　Check-in / Check-out 　Check-in: 3:00 p.m. / Check-out: 10:00 a.m. 　AcceptableCredit Cards 　VISA、MASTER、JCB、AMEX、DINERS、MUFG、UFJ、DC、 NICOS、SAISON、UC、Nissenren、UNIONPAY、Debit Cards、 PayPay、Rakuten Edy、WAOM、nanaco、SUICA、QUICPAY、iD 　Wifi 　Yes 　Primaryfacilities 　Shop, library lounge, drink corner, bar, karaoke room 　Nightly rate 　5,800 yen per night with no meals / 6,300 yen per night with breakfast and dinner

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This hotel is popular for its location with a great panoramic view of Miyako Bay and the delicious fresh seafood throughout the seasons. A convenient place to be your base of operations in enjoying Sanriku. 　Address 　1-1-18 Sokei, Miyako TEL 0193-62-3660 Website Official site Access About 10 minutes by car from Miyako Station 　Parking 　Available 　Check-in / Check-out 　Check-in: 3:00 p.m. / Check-out: 10:00 a.m. 　Credit cardaccepted 　Diner's Club、JCB、VISA、Master card、UC、DC、UFJ NICOS、WeChatPay 　Wifi 　Yes 　Primaryfacilities 　Shop, lounge, vending machines, smoking room 　Nightly rate 　With breakfast: 5,200 yen per night / with breakfast and dinner: 7,200 yen per night