Weekdays
Stories of survival and recovery in Taro Town
Re-appreciate the ferocity of nature and resilient spirit of a coastal community
Tour Duration
Starting From
Tour Availability
Weekdays
Size
～
Highlights
- Listen to stories of survival from the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
- Take a guided walk along the coastline and see the areas that were damaged by the wave
- Visit the ruins of Taro Kanko Hotel, left as a reminder of the ferocity of nature
- Feel for yourself the resilient spirit of the local community as recovery continues
On March 11, 2011 at 14:46, a powerful earthquake struck 70 kilometers off the Pacific coast of the Tohoku Region in north eastern Japan. Approximately 30 minutes later a devastating tsunami inundated the Sanriku Coast. Taro town is located in the middle of the Sanriku Coastline. Take a guided walk around the disaster affected area with a local survivor of the earthquake and tsunami. Walk along the massive breakwater wall and ruins of the Taro-Kanko hotel, preserved as a memorial site.
Reflect on the ferocity of nature, importance of disaster prevention, and resilience of a community undefeated.
OUTLINE
MEETING PLACE
TOUR COURSE
- 13:00-14:30
Meet your local guide and take a walk through the disaster affected area of Taro town, listening to stories of survival and recovery.
TOUR DETAILS
- Size
- ～
- Price
- (※approx. 25 USD)
- Sign-up Deadline
- Reservations accepted up to two weeks prior to tour.
