2-night 3-day Course taking in the Pacific Coast and Iwate Inland

The typical picturesque Japanese scenery of approximately 260 small islands can be viewed from spots at high elevations as well as sightseeing boats, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful sights that change with the sunrise and sunset.

The museum commemorates world-renowned Shotaro Ishinomori, creator of famous works such as "Cyborg 009" and "Kamen Rider."

Here, visitors can find our about events on the day of the Great East Japan Earthquake, a natural disaster on a scale said to occur only once every one thousand years, and future undertakings. Courteous staff are on hand to guide visitors and explanatory boards are on display to help visitors further their understanding of the disaster.

Here, visitors can buy souvenirs and enjoy food typical of Minami Sanriku and see permanent exhibits of the Great East Earthquake intended to hand down memories of the day of the disaster to future generations.

Visitors can look out at the spectacular panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean from the expansive hot spring bathing area and enjoy a dinner of fresh fish and shell caught in Minami Sanriku.

Here, visitors can enjoy gourmet spots where fresh fish and shell caught in Kesennuma are served and shopping for souvenirs such as condensed soup made from shark fin, a Kesennuma specialty. The photograph shows Pacific saury in a fishing net at the Kisennuma Fish Market.

A replica of "the miraculous pine tree" that remarkably remained standing amidst the devastation of some 70,000 pine trees by the tsunami of 2011 stands as a symbol of the recovery of Rikuzen Takada.

Here, visitors can enjoy a delicious lunch in the restaurant that serves fresh local seafood specialties of Kamaishi as they look out over the scenery of Kamishi Bay.

Visitors can experience traditional events and enjoy activities such as making folk craft in the park where the lifestyles and culture of the people living in the Tono area in olden times have been recreated to give a feel of the nostalgic scenery of Japan in bygone days.

The stream running behind Jokenji Temple, about 5 minutes on foot from Tono Denshoen Park, is said to have been the habitat the Kappa (a mythical Japanese creature). Here, visitors can enjoy the mysterious atmosphere as the clear waters of the stream gently flow in the midst of the peaceful surrounds.

As well as four Japanese-style and regular hotels, a rose garden, café and other facilities can be found on the expansive grounds rich in natural beauty. The sundial flower bed in the rose garden was deigned by world-renowned author Kenji Miyazawa.

The is the ideal village of the nobility built more than 900 years ago with prayers for "equality for all who lived there." Registered as a World Heritage Site in 2011, while based on Buddhism, the temples, shrines and gardens there developed independently and have been preserved in good condition. The photograph shows Motsuji Temple.

A boat trip through on the pristine waters of the gorge where visitors can see massive towering rock cliffs at close quarters and enjoy the colorful seasonal trees is a truly memorable experience. The boatman acts as guide and also sings songs for the visitors.

Here, visitors can take a break before the long tiring trip back. Visitors can also purchase local specialties and souvenirs at places such as service areas on the expressway.