Roadside station “Taro”

Sano Rock (prefecturally designated natural monument)

Sano-iwa, which appears to rise from the sea, is made up of three gigantic rocks: the drum-shaped Taiko-iwa, the 50m-high Otoko-iwa, and the Onna-iwa nearby. There is a sea cave in Otokowa, and it is said that passing through it will bring you good luck. The rock has layers of Cretaceous conglomerate and sandstone. There is a promenade nearby, and you can also do sea fishing. The further down the promenade you go, the closer you will see the brave rock formations. Dynamic rock fishing can be enjoyed all along the coast from Taro Port to Masaki and Myojinzaki. You can catch greenling, sea bass, donko, perch, mackerel, etc. The season is from May to December.

Shogetsu coast

A coast where nature remains. It has a quiet beauty that has remained unchanged since ancient times.

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)