Morning ‘Awakening’ in Miyako
Watch the sun rise to the hypnotic beat of Taiko drums
Tour Duration
1 to 2 hours
Starting From
99000JPY～(with TAX)
Tour Availability
April, October, September (by request)
Size
1～10
Highlights
- Watch the sunrise over the quiet beach accompanied by dramatic Taiko drumming
- Take time out of your busy routine for a moment of tranquility at Tohoku's spiritual paradise
- Enjoy having the picturesque Jodogahama Beach to yourself
‘Jodogahama’ literally means Paradise Beach. In the 1700s, a Buddhist priest known as Reikyo was so moved by the natural beauty of this place that he named it after ‘Jodo’, the ultimate paradise of Pure Land Buddhism.
Experience a moment of spiritual paradise that you’ll never experience anywhere else, as you watch the sunrise over the quiet beach, accompanied by dramatic echos of local Taiko drumming performers ‘Abare-Taiko’. After a captivating performance, enjoy a bowl of warm soup or a light meal as you take-in early morning views of the picturesque bay.
*Program may be cancelled due to rain / unfavourable weather conditions.
Available only on Sundays from April 1 to April 30 and September 1 to October 31.
The listed time schedule is for April and October. In the case of September, each is advanced by 15 minutes.
OUTLINE
Tour Highlights:
✔ Experience a moment of your own spiritual paradise
✔ Watch the sunrise over the quiet beach
'Jodogahama' – Paradise Beach. In the 1700s, a Buddhist priest known as Reikyo was so moved by the natural beauty of this place that he named it after'Jodo ', the ultimate paradise of Pure Land Buddhism.
Experience a moment of your own spiritual paradise that you'll never experience anywhere else, as you watch the sunrise over the quiet beach, accompanied by dramatic echos of local Taiko drumming performers 'Abare-Taiko'. After a captivating performance, enjoy a bowl of warm soup or a light meal as you take-in early morning views of the picturesque bay.
* Program may be canceled due to rain / unfavourable weather conditions.
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99,000 JPY per group (Bookings limited to one group, maximum of 10 persons)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Start time: Will vary with season
Available only on Sundays from April 1 to April 30 and September 1 to October 31.
The listed time schedule is for April and October.In the case of September, each is advanced by 15 minutes.
What’s Included
・ Breakfast, interpreter guide fee, taiko performance appreciation feeNot included
・ Transportation expenses to the meeting place・ Other things those are not included in the price
Meeting place
TOUR COURSE
- 5:00
Meet, move from Jodogahama Visitor Center to Oku-Jodogahama
- 5:15
Private Taiko performance by Abare Taiko
If weather conditions are favourable, you’ll also witness an incredible sunrise over Jodogahama Beach.
- 5:45
Enjoy the chance to try out your own hand at the Taiko drums, instructed by the Abare Taiko team. After working up an appetite, enjoy a light breakfast of freshly made rice balls and soup.
- 6:30
Tour ends.
TOUR DETAILS
- Where
- Jodogahama Visitor Center
- Time
- 1 to 2 hours
- Size
- 1～10
- Price
- 99000JPY～(with TAX) (※approx. $990 USD)
- Sign-up Deadline
- Reservations accepted up to two days prior to tour.
- Cancellation Policy
- Up to three days prior, no cancellation fee. Three days ~ day before: 50% On the day: 100%
