Miyako City Sightseeing boat, "Miyako Umineko Maru," is a new sightseeing boat in Miyako City that takes you to the beautiful scenery of Jodogahama Beach, a national scenic spot, as well as Sanriku Geopark and Geosite with a guide. While looking out into the beautiful ocean, you can also enjoy feeding the black-tailed gulls.
Enjoy the view of the Pacific Ocean from the observation deck,
a second-to-none natural piece of art
that is only available while on boat.
- Access to the Pier
- Access to the Jodogahama
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Access to the Pier
Hanamaki Airport
Limousine Bus to Morioka Station:
Approx. 45 minutesMorioka Station
JR Yamada Line Miyako Bound:
Approx. 2.5 hours106 Express
(Morimiya Limited Express):
Approx.1 hour and 35 minutes
(Some goes to
Desaki Pier directly)Miyako Station
Bus: Approx.8 minutes※1
Desaki Pier (Sea Topia Naado)
Sendai Airport
Sendai Station
Sanriku Express Bus
Approx. 4 hours and 45 minutesDesaki Pier (Sea Topia Naado)
*1 From platform 3 of the Miyako Ekimae Station, board on the Okujodogahama / Kuwagasaki-bound bus to get off at Sea Topia Naado. You will find the ticket office right in front of the bus stop. (All buses)
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Access to the Pier
Hanamaki Airport
Limousine Bus to Morioka Station:
Approx. 45 minutesMorioka Eki-mae
JR Yamada Line Miyako Bound:
Approx. 2.5 hoursMiyako Eki-mae
Bus:
Approx. 8 minutesJodogahama Visitor Center
Walk on the Promenade for
about 3 minutesJodogahama Beach (Pier)
Sendai Airport Station
Sendai Airport Access Line
Approx. 29 minutesSendai Station
Tohoku-Hokkaido Shinkansen
Hayabusa Shin-Hakodate Hokuto bound
Approx. 39 minutesMorioka Station
106 Limited Express Bus Miyako Ekimae bound
Approx. 1.4 hoursMiyako Eki-mae
Bus: Approx.
8 minutesJodogahama Visitor Center
Walk on the Promenade for
about 3 minutesJodogahama Beach (Pier)
Timetable
Desaki Pier - Jodogahama Beach
(direct line about 7 minutes)
| Code | Desaki (departure) |
Jodogahama Beach (arrival) |
|---|---|---|
| ① | 9:00 | 9:10 |
| ② | 10:10 | 10:20 |
| ③ | 11:10 | 11:20 |
| ④ | 13:10 | 13:20 |
| ⑤ | 14:10 | 14:20 |
| ⑥ | 15:10 | 15:20 |
| ⑦ | 16:10 | 16:20 |
Jodogahama Beach - Desaki Pier
(about 30 minutes)
| Code | Jodogahama Beach (departure) |
Desaki (arrival) |
|---|---|---|
| ① | 9:30 | 10:00 |
| ② | 10:30 | 11:00 |
| ③ | 11:30 | 12:00 |
| ④ | 13:30 | 14:00 |
| ⑤ | 14:30 | 15:00 |
| ⑥ | 15:30 | 16:00 |
| ⑦ | 16:30 | 17:00 |
- * Operation may be canceled due to weather and other situations of the sea.
- * Operates everyday from July 17 through August 31. From September onwards, it will be closed on Tuesdays.
- * Cruise No 6-7 will not be available from November through January 9. During the winter, a special schedule will apply (due to maintenance).
Fares and Tickets
Boat Tour around the Bay
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Adult
1,500yen
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Child
(Elementary
School Student)750yen
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Child
(Preschool or younger)FREE for one child per adult
(preschool or younger)
* Except when using group rate -
Group
No Children Rate
* Group Discount
(15 or more)
1,350 yen / person
Fare
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Adult
500yen
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Child
(Elementary
School Student)250yen
- ●Desaki Pier - Jogahama Beach Adult 500 yen
* Adult 1,000 yen for Jodogahama - Boat Tour - Desaki Pier for those who will go as above - ●Desaki Pier - Jodogahama - Boat Tour - Desaki Pier Adult 1,500 yen
* You may get off and back on the boat at Jodogahama Beach - ●Group Discount (15 or more) Adult 1,350 yen
- * Operation may be canceled due to weather and other situations of the sea.
- * Price applies to the boat tour.
- * Tickets are available at the Ticket Offices at Sea Topia Naado and Jodogahama Beach
- * One Child (preschool or younger) will be free for one Adult (except Group), 750 yen for two children (under 6 years old),
free for infants (under 1 year old)
Ticket Office
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Sea Topia Naado
(Desaki Pier) -
Jodogahama
(Pier)From Jodogahama Visitor Center by Promenade for about 3 minutes
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Latest Operation Information
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Route
Sanriku Coastal Cruise
with black-tailed gulls and sea breeze
You can hop onto the boat either from Desaki Pier or Jodogahama Beach.
It is a sightseeing boat that visits Sanriku Geopark and Geosite, such as the national scenic spot Jodogahama beach with a guide.
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Desaki Pier
You will find Shiokaze Park on the tip. Centered on the road station and Sea Topia Naada, there is a lot to see in the area!
02
Jodogahama Beach
This is where you get off at Jodogahama Beach. 10 minutes from Desaki Pier.
03
Omote Jodogahama
Pass through the front of Jodogahama Beach. The evergreen trees on the rocks create a beautiful contrast with the white rock surface.
04
Koyasu Jizo
You can see the hall of "Koyasu Jizo of Sai-no-Kawara" on the rock.
05
Ura Jodogahama
It is just behind the pier where the boat departs and arrives. You can see the Hachinohe Hole near the sea-dike.
06
Rosoku Iwa (Candle Rock)
You can see Rosoku Iwa only from the sightseeing boat.
* After this, the boat will head to Desaki Pier.
Introduction of Boat
Miyako City Sightseeing boat, "Miyako Umineko Maru," is a new sightseeing boat in Miyako City that takes you to the beautiful scenery of Jodogahama Beach, a national scenic spot, as well as Sanriku Geopark and Geosite with a guide.
The name "Umineko" is intended to bring smiles to everyone's faces just like the black-tailed gulls (umineko) do, and to carry "hope" on its wings as a symbol of Miyako City and the memories of connection you all have.
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Concept 01
The color symbolizes "Jodogahama Eternal Green" with the beautiful beach of Jodogahama.
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Concept 02
The design depicts people's thoughts and feelings forming a circle and a line, extending into the future.
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Concept 03
The line from the front of the boat represents the people' desire for reconstruction.
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Concept 04
The colors are partially changed to express the overlapping thoughts of the supporters as they move backward and upward.
Features of Umineko Maru
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2F Observation Deck 
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Seating Arrangement 
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Feeding the
Black-tailed Gulls
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Wheelchair Lift 
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Seats for customer
in a wheelchair
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Restrooms equipped 
