Roadside Station “Minato Oasis Miyako” ~Seatopia Nado~

Usukiyama

Usukiyama is a city-owned forest located behind Jodogahama Beach and adjacent to the Prefectural Fisheries Science Museum. Overlooking Miyako Port, kobushi flowers bloom in early spring, and clusters of katakuri flowers grow in mid-April. In addition, 14 types of azaleas and rhododendrons will bloom. Various types of cherry blossoms are in full bloom from late April to mid-May. Since 1994, many types of cherry blossoms have been planted to make it a nationally famous cherry blossom viewing spot, and there are currently 800 cherry trees of 100 types. From Morioka Minami on the Tohoku Expressway to your destination, take the prefectural road, take National Route 106 to Miyako, transfer to National Route 45 in the direction of Kuji, take the prefectural road (there is a sign board), and walk 15 minutes from Jodogahama Parking Lot No. 3 ( (Adjacent to Fisheries Science Museum)

Senryo Otokoyama Hishiya Sake Brewery

“Senryo Otokoyama” is the brand name of Hishiya Sake Brewery, the only sake brewing company in Miyako City. Located in the scenic spot of Jodogahama, a national park that Sanriku Miyako is proud of, it was founded 5 years ago in Kaei, and continues to offer delicious sake with a 150-year long history and the harmonious skills of Nanbu's master brewers. Although it was severely damaged in the Great East Japan Earthquake, it has finally been revived.

Yokoyama Hachiman Shrine

It is a very old and historic shrine that is said to have been founded in 681. It is said that Minamoto no Yoshitsune and his servants visited the shrine for a pilgrimage and stayed overnight there. Saburo Shigeie Suzuki, a vassal accompanying him, was quite old, so he remained at Yokoyama Hachiman Shrine, changed his name to Juzaburo, and became the head priest of this Hachiman Shrine.