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Village in Tōhoku, Japan
Photo: Junpei Satoh, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Tanohata Village (田野畑村) is a small village on the coast of Sanriku in Iwate, it has some spectacular landscapes along its coastlines.
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北山崎
The village's No.1 tourist spot with 200m high cliff and 8km wide along Sanriku coast. The locals call here as "Alps of the Sea" because of the vivid landscapes. There are three observation decks in the park area (although they offer pretty much same views) as well as staircases down to the shore. The park area consists of a large car park, giftshops, lodges and restaurants. There are also a geological education center and the free museum.
鵜の巣断崖
Similar to Kitayamasaki apart from the distinctive waveline which attract many seabirds especially cormorant. The name "Unosu" means "cormorant's nest.
思惟大橋
Located along National Road 45, which crosses high on deep valley. Many people had to walk across lengthy roads with steep hills before the bridge being built. Today, you can admire the valley view and the sea in horizon from top of the bridge. There is a gift shop selling local products, especially "Tanohata Ice-cream" which is quite popular for visitors.
ホテル羅賀荘
Operated by village council which has a great sea view from all guest rooms. There is also a huge communal bath with sea view. Serving seafood dinner with fish mainly caught locally, and Japanese buffet breakfast served in dining hall.
The easiest way to approach is from Miyako or Kuji via Sanriku Railway (三陸鉄道). Kuji is served by JR Hachinohe Line from Hachinohe, and JR Tohoku Bus link from Ninohe.
Read in the guideThere are limited commuter bus links mainly serving for locals connecting between settlements, the village hall and medical center.
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