Jodogahama

Little knownBarely documented in English. This is the kind of place the site exists for.

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Sanriku Coastwhite pebble beachvolcanic rockspine treespure land

Photo: くろふね / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0) · original

Jodogahama (« plage de la Terre Pure ») doit son nom à un moine du XVIIe siècle qui la compara au paradis bouddhique. Des aiguilles de roche blanche émergent de l'eau turquoise, et la plage de galets blancs est encadrée de pins. Des bateaux à fond transparent permettent d'observer les fonds marins.

Informations essentielles

Horaires d'ouverture

Beach access: open 24/7 (free) | Sightseeing boat tours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (April–October, weather permitting) | Visitor center: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Fermé: Beach: never closed | Boat tours: closed November–March and during rough weather | Visitor center: open year-round

Tarif d'entrée

Beach access: free | Sightseeing boat tour: ¥1,400 (40-minute cruise) | Parking: ¥500

Meilleure saison

Summer (July–August) for swimming and boat tours | Autumn (September–October) for clearer skies and calmer seas | Spring (May–June) for fewer crowds | Morning hours for best photography light on white pebbles

Durée de visite

1,5–2 heures

Comment s'y rendre

Informations d'accès

Bus depuis JR Miyako (15 min). Accès libre à la plage. Bateau à fond transparent : ¥1 500 (mars–nov).

Guide d'initié

The white pebbles are smooth and comfortable to walk on barefoot. The water is cold even in summer (15–20°C) but swimmable July–August. The cove is sheltered and safe for wading. Bring water shoes if you plan to explore tidepools on the rocky sections. The sightseeing boat tour explores nearby sea caves and rock arches, including Hagoromo-no-Iwa and the sea-carved tunnels. Boats operate 9:00–16:00 April–October (weather permitting). Early morning visits (before 9:00) offer the best light for photography — the sun illuminates the white pebbles and creates shadows on the rock formations. Autumn (September–October) has clearer skies and calmer seas than summer. The beach can be crowded on summer weekends; weekdays are quieter. Combine Jodogahama with nearby Kitayamazaki Cliffs (25km north) for a full Sanriku Coast day trip. The tsunami memorial and observation deck north of the beach provide context on 2011 recovery efforts. The white pebbles are protected — do not remove stones as souvenirs. The pine trees growing on the rocks are shaped by constant ocean wind, creating bonsai-like forms.

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