Travel in Iwate
Jodogahama
Jodogahama · 浄土ヶ浜
Jodogahama combines white rocks with blue sea. Walk the beach to enjoy the coast’s rock formations and sea views.
You can choose a walk without boarding a boat. For a sightseeing cruise or small-boat activity too, check each price and sailing status on the day.
Visitor information
Admission
Check the official information below for any beach admission charges. Sightseeing boats, paid activities and parking are extra.
Opening hours
Check official information below for beach access hours. Plan walks in daylight and follow your date’s weather and access notices.
What to see at Jodogahama
Rocks and sea from the beach
Walk the beach to see the white-rock shoreline and blue sea. Leave time for a relaxed daytime walk.
How to get to Jodogahama
From Miyako Station, take a Miyako Hospital-bound local bus that calls at Jodogahama Visitor Center (浄土ヶ浜ビジターセンター), then walk to the beach. The city gives about 13 minutes on the bus and 15 minutes on foot afterwards. The adult Jodogahama/Miyako Port one-day pass costs ¥500 and covers both journeys on this section. Check the operator’s return timetable for the day of the week you visit.
Before you visit
Walk from the visitor centre to the beach
After taking a city bus to the visitor centre, continue on foot to the beach. The free park loop is seasonal and separate from station city buses; check whether it runs on your date and plan your return city bus too.
Miyako City information City bus day pass Jodogahama free park bus season
Questions about Jodogahama
Do I have to take a boat at Jodogahama?
No. You can choose only the beach walk. Add a sightseeing cruise or small-boat activity after checking separate prices and the day’s sailing conditions.
Miyako City information Cruise times and fares Cruise operating status
Official sources
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