Places to visit near

Miyako

Miyako is a town in Iwate Prefecture district, Iwate Prefecture, Japan of about 51,721 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage and 4 museums. The must-see places are Jōdogahama, 魹ヶ崎灯台 and Rikuchu Kaigan National Park.

39.6469° N, 141.9406° EPop. 51,721

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Within 30 km20 places
Within 50 km60
Must-see30
Notable193
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Miyako

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:44 pm

69 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Miyako
  2. Jodogahama Observation Spotviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Jōdogahamabeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. 魹ヶ崎灯台beach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Mt. Junishinviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Rikuchu Kaigan National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Miyako
Today’s loopMiyakoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Miyako?

Jōdogahama (beach, about 4 km), 魹ヶ崎灯台 (beach, about 20 km), Rikuchu Kaigan National Park (national park, about 21 km), Takonohama Beach Viewpoint (beach, about 3 km), Hidejima Island (island, about 6 km), Shiofukiana Blowhole Observation Spot (viewpoint, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Miyako?

60 places on Spotwander: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 2 waterfalls, 5 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Miyako?

Shiofukiana Blowhole Observation Spot, about 6 km by road; Jodogahama Observation Spot (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Miyako?

Wind Phone, about 36 km by road; From Taiwan Through Red Cross (40 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Miyako?

Start in Miyako, visit Jodogahama Observation Spot, then Jōdogahama, then 魹ヶ崎灯台, then Mt. Junishin, then Rikuchu Kaigan National Park, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.