Jodogahama [浄土ヶ浜]
Jodogahama
Photo by Iwate Prefecture
Beach of Jodogahama
Jodogahama is one of most popular beaches in this area.
It is located 3 km east of the center of Miyako city.
In Japanese, the first "o" in the word is pronounced long, and it is read as "Jôdogahama".
A small rocky peninsula about 700 meters long extends into the sea, and a beautiful beach spreads along the inlet behind the peninsula.
It looks like a Japanese garden.
"Jodo" means "Pure Land where Buddha lives" and "hama" means "beach".
("Ga" between these words is a particle meaning "of".)
It is said that a Buddhist priest saw this beautiful scenery and he named this beach "Jodogahama" in the 17th century.
Walkihg trail to Jodogahama
Pleasure ship around Jodogahama
Photo by Iwate Prefecture
There is the visitor center around the bus stop of Jodogahama.
Most popular point is the place that the small peninsula branches, and is located about 800 meters from the visitor center.
You can go to there by the walking trail along the coast.
The pleasure ship touring around Jodogahama are operated, and we can enjoy the cruise for 40 minutes.
You can buy the ticket of pleasure ship next to the visitor center.
The pier of the ship is about 300 meters from there.
How to get here
By route bus, about 20 minutes from Miyako station.
