Excursion Cultural exchange with junior high school students in miyako tour at Miyako

Immerse yourself in the school system and highlights of Miyako, on this unique half-day tour offering the opportunity to meet and interact with the students from the local Junior High School. Top off your visit with traditional dance performance offered by the students. At the end of your visit to the local school, explore some of Myiako's highlights accompanied by the students.

Local Junior High School, Students Encounter & Traditional Dance Performance

Board your coach for the approximately 15-minute transfer to the Local Junior School for a once of a lifetime encounter with the local students. Here, assist to their performance of local traditional dances. After the performance, join in the exchange meeting. Students will introduce Miyako's history, culture, and the Great East Japan Earthquake that their region experienced in English.

Jyodogahama Beach, White Sands, Blue Ocean

After this hearwarming encounter, re-board your coach for a short drive to the exquisite Jyodogahama Beach, which beckons you with its serene landscape. The jagged rocks line up to create an otherworldly landscape, and the contrast between the white sands and deep blue of the ocean evokes images of a paradise. The area was critically affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of 2011, as the tidal waves carried debris from destroyed buildings and covered the entire beach. However, locals worked to remove the debris and preserve the iconic landscape of Miyako.

Miyako Gyosai Fish Market

Following your visit to Jyodogahama Beach, your tour concludes with a short visit to Miyako Gyosai Fish Market. Miyako City is home to a vibrant fishing industry that harvests a large variety of seafood from the waters along the Sanriku Coast.  Due to its inland location, it escaped direct damage by the 2011 Tsunami. The market is packed tightly with rows of vendors selling all sorts of fish, seafood, vegetables and fruits. Much of the seafood is freshly brought in from Miyako Port. In addition to the larger stalls, the market reserves one section for local farmer's to directly sell their produce to market visitors.

Return to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Miyako, photo stop at Jodogahama Beach, Miyako Gyosai Fish Market, Local School and Iteraction with Students, Traditional Dance Performance

Note

Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking with approximately 10 steps to negotiate. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility and those who utilise a wheelchair who must be able to get on/off the coach without assistance. Lightweight comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. As many local vendors do not accept credit cards or US dollars, Japanese yen is required for any purchases: guests are advised to exchange money at the airport prior to the cruise. The tour sequence may vary. Local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility.