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Kitayamazaki Promontory (Tanohata Vil.)
A soaring series of 200-m cliffs continues for 8-km at this
awesome example of Iwate's Rias coast's beauty. Visitors can
take advantage of the great observation decks and numerous paths.
Access: 25 mins by bus from Sanriku Tetsudo Kita Rias Line Tanohata
Sta.
Information: Tanohata General Tourism Information Center 0194-33-2611
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Todogasaki Cape (Miyako City)
At an east longitude of 142o 4' 34", Todogasaki is Honshu's
easternmost point. Though now unmanned, its stark, white lighthouse
was the inspiration for the 1957 movie known in English as Years
of Joy and Sorrow.
Access: 1 hr 20 mins by car from Miyako Sta. to Omoe Peninsula,
1 addt'l hr on foot
Information: Miyako Tourism Association 0193-62-3534
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Jodogahama (Miyako City)
This name, meaning "Pure Land beach" was given by the
priest Reikyo, who, overcome with the location's singular beauty
uttered the now famous phrase, "it is just as the Buddha's
Pure Land paradise." Though it now has the somewhat more
mundane reputation of a great spot for a dip in the ocean, this
white liparite beach has maintained its marvelous beauty.
Access: 15 mins by bus from Jodogahama Sta.
Information: Miyako Tourism Assoc. 0193-62-3534
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Shiofukiana (Miyako City)
On days when the sea is rough, plumes of brine soar as high as
30 meters from the narrow opening between rocks on the coast facing
Dejima Island. This "tidal blow hole" has been named
a National Natural Monument - find out why for yourself.
Access: 20 mins by bus to Jodogahama Rest House from Jodogahama
Sta.; board sightseeing tour boat from Jodogahama Terminal Bldg.
Information: Miyako Tourism Assoc. 0193-62-3534
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Ryusendo Cave (Iwaizumi Town)
One of Japan's three great stalactite caves, Ryusendo stretches
over 2500 m into the earth. The astonishing translucency and
transparency of the cave's underground lake and swift-flowing rivers are
among the attractions
which draw tourists from near and far.
Access: 15 mins by bus from Iwaizumi Sta.
Information: Ryusendo Information Center 0194-22-2566
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Kappabuchi (Tono City)
This outwardly unremarkable pool is known as the dwelling of the
mischievous, green water sprites called kappa. Kappa gained renown
for their appearance in Yanagida Kunio's world-famous Tales of
Tono, which also cemented the city's reputation as the home of
Japanese folklore. There is an air of mystery and magic here behind
Kozenji Temple.
Access: 22 mins by bus to Denshoen from Tono Sta.; 2 addt'l mins
on foot
Information: Tono Tourism Assoc. 0198-62-1333
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Kanazawa Shimizu (Matuso Village)
Chosen by Japan's Ministry of the Environment as one of Japan's
Selected 100 Exquisite and Well-conserved Waters, this group of
springs pumps out an astounding 0.7 tons of water per second.
The numerous uses for this cool, pure water include trout aquaculture
and much more.
Access: 1 hr 10 mins by bus to Higashi Hachimantai Koryu Center
from Morioka Sta.; 1 addt'l min by car
Information: Matsuo-Hachimantai Tourism Assoc. 0195-78-3500
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Fudo no Taki Falls (Ashiro Town)
A 15-m curtain of water and spray falls near Sakuramatsu Shrine.
The shrine is noted for its waterwheel house, and a tree on the
grounds said to be effective in matchmaking. This is also an excellent
area for a refreshing walk along the stream.
Access: 10 mins by car from Arayashinmachi Sta.
Information: Ashiro Tourism Assoc. 0195-72-2668
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