Named ‘Pure Land Beach’ by an 18th-century priest who found it too beautiful for this world, Jodogahama’s jagged white rhyolite columns rise from translucent blue water in the Rikuchu Kaigan National Park. Glass-bottomed boat tours reveal the underwater world, and swimming is possible in the sheltered cove.
🗓️ At a Glance
| Location | Miyako, Iwate |
| Hours | Beach always open; boats daytime |
| Admission | Beach free; boat tours ~¥1,500 |
| Time needed | 1.5–2 hours |
| Best time | Summer (swimming); year-round scenery |
What to See
- Jagged white rhyolite rock columns above blue water.
- Glass-bottomed boat tours of the Sanriku coast.
- Swimming in the sheltered cove in summer.
- The famous blue ‘sappan’ sea-cave boat trip.
Combine Your Visit
- Pair with the Sanriku ria coast scenery.
- Feast on Sanriku seafood & sea urchin in Miyako.
- Head inland to the Ryusendo Cave .
Getting There
- By train: JR/Sanriku Railway to Miyako, then bus.
- By car: in Rikuchu Kaigan NP; parking at the visitor center.
Tips
Combine the beach with a glass-bottomed or ‘blue cave’ boat tour for the full effect. Miyako is also the place to eat top Sanriku sea urchin.
