Taimagura Bungalow Village

Tottori Haruyo Birthplace

The birthplace of Haruyo Tottori (real name Kanichi), an enka performer and composer from the Taisho and early Showa eras, who was born in Kariya, the former Shinsato village in 1899, and died at the young age of 31, still exists. Haruyo Tottori moved to Tokyo at the age of 14 and began composing music at the age of 17, and his ``Caged Bird'', which he composed in 1923, became an unprecedented hit. She became Japan's first singer exclusively for a record company.

Niisato Lifelong Learning Center Gennokan

A comprehensive lifelong learning center equipped with community center facilities, a library, and an exhibition hall. The exhibition hall introduces Edo period monk Bokuan Higyu, composer Haruyo Tottori, children's story writer Kumiko Shigeichi, and mountain photographer Hiroki Fujita.

Miyako City Pleasure Boat “Miyako Umineko Maru”

*Miyako City's new pleasure boat "Miyako Umineko Maru" began operating on Sunday, July 17, 2020. This is a new sightseeing boat that takes you around Sanriku Geopark and geosites with a guide, including the beautiful scenery of Jodogahama, a nationally designated scenic spot. Until now, the service had only been operated from Jodogahama, but the newly constructed Dezaki Pier is also scheduled to serve as a departure and arrival point.