Premium Experience in Tohoku
This is not just sightseeing.
Ride the Railway. Explore by E-Bike.
Cycle atop one of the world's greatest seawalls.
Board the Sanriku Railway with your e-bike -- a rare cycle-train experience along the Tohoku coast.
Then ride along a section of the massive Taro Seawall, witness preserved tsunami ruins, and test your evacuation readiness at a breathtaking coastal viewpoint.
A premium tour that transforms disaster awareness into unforgettable adventure.
Why This Tour
Beyond the scenery lies a story of resilience.
The coast of Miyako is stunningly beautiful -- but beneath that beauty lies a history of survival, innovation, and community strength.
What Makes Taro Extraordinary
- One of the largest seawalls in the world (2,433 m)
- Preserved tsunami ruins that tell the story of 2011
- Sanriku Fukko National Park with dramatic coastal scenery
This tour weaves together transportation, hands-on experience, and deep learning into a new model of meaningful travel.
Roll your bike onto the train.
The journey begins in style.
Load your e-bike directly onto the Sanriku Railway -- Japan's iconic coastal rail line -- and ride along the dramatic Tohoku shoreline.
Take in the scenic views of Miyako through the train windows as you approach the historic town of Taro.
Even the commute becomes an extraordinary experience.
Ride atop a seawall you won't find anywhere else.
The Great Seawall of Taro was built to protect the town from tsunamis -- a monument to human resilience standing 10 meters high and stretching 2,433 meters.
On this exclusive program, you cycle along a section of this monumental wall on an e-bike.
From this elevated vantage point, see the town's layout, understand the geography, and grasp how the tsunami reached far beyond what seems possible.
At the Tsunami Remains Taro Kanko Hotel, watch actual footage of the 2011 tsunami with expert commentary from a disaster prevention guide.
An experience that layers scenery with memory -- found only here.
Beyond the view: what if an earthquake struck right now?
Sannoiwa are a celebrated scenic landmark within Sanriku Fukko National Park, a short walk along the Michinoku Coastal Trail.
But you won't just admire the view. At the trail exit, imagine a major earthquake has just struck. How quickly can you reach high ground by e-bike?
At the Sannoiwa exit, simulate a major earthquake scenario and measure how quickly you can reach high ground by e-bike -- a hands-on disaster preparedness program.
You don't just learn about disaster readiness. You take it home in your body.
Schedule
Three hours of adventure and discovery.
Meet at Miyako Station
Gather in front of Miyako Station for orientation and e-bike fitting
Meet at Miyako Station
Gather in front of Miyako Station for orientation and e-bike fitting
Depart Miyako Station (Sanriku Railway Cycle Train)
Board the Sanriku Railway with your e-bike and ride to Shin-Taro Station
Depart Miyako Station (Sanriku Railway Cycle Train)
Board the Sanriku Railway with your e-bike and ride to Shin-Taro Station
Arrive at Shin-Taro Station
Begin your guided e-bike tour of the Taro district
Arrive at Shin-Taro Station
Begin your guided e-bike tour of the Taro district
Seawall Ride
Cycle along a section of the massive seawall for a panoramic view of the entire town
Seawall Ride
Cycle along a section of the massive seawall for a panoramic view of the entire town
Tsunami Remains Taro Kanko Hotel
Expert-guided tour of the preserved tsunami ruins with actual video footage of the 2011 disaster, deepening your understanding of natural catastrophes and disaster preparedness
Tsunami Remains Taro Kanko Hotel
Expert-guided tour of the preserved tsunami ruins with actual video footage of the 2011 disaster, deepening your understanding of natural catastrophes and disaster preparedness
Sannoiwa Rocks
A short 3-minute walk along the Michinoku Coastal Trail to the iconic rock formations in Sanriku Fukko National Park. See the Taro Tsunami Boulder and the Indomitable Sanno Pine
Sannoiwa Rocks
A short 3-minute walk along the Michinoku Coastal Trail to the iconic rock formations in Sanriku Fukko National Park. See the Taro Tsunami Boulder and the Indomitable Sanno Pine
Evacuation Drill Experience
At the Sannoiwa exit, simulate a major earthquake scenario and measure how quickly you can reach high ground by e-bike -- a hands-on disaster preparedness program
Evacuation Drill Experience
At the Sannoiwa exit, simulate a major earthquake scenario and measure how quickly you can reach high ground by e-bike -- a hands-on disaster preparedness program
Roadside Station Taro
Browse local specialties, artisan crafts, and Tohoku souvenirs
Roadside Station Taro
Browse local specialties, artisan crafts, and Tohoku souvenirs
Depart Taro by E-Bike
Scenic e-bike ride along the coast back to Miyako
Depart Taro by E-Bike
Scenic e-bike ride along the coast back to Miyako
Arrive at Miyako Station
Return to Miyako Station -- tour complete
Arrive at Miyako Station
Return to Miyako Station -- tour complete
Meet at Miyako Station
Meet at Miyako Station
Depart Miyako Station (Sanriku Railway Cycle Train)
Depart Miyako Station (Sanriku Railway Cycle Train)
Arrive at Shin-Taro Station
Arrive at Shin-Taro Station
Seawall Ride
Seawall Ride
Tsunami Remains Taro Kanko Hotel
Tsunami Remains Taro Kanko Hotel
Sannoiwa Rocks
Sannoiwa Rocks
Evacuation Drill Experience
Evacuation Drill Experience
Roadside Station Taro
Roadside Station Taro
Depart Taro by E-Bike
Depart Taro by E-Bike
Arrive at Miyako Station
Arrive at Miyako Station
Value
What you take home from this experience
World-Class Seawall Ride
Cycle atop a section of the 2,433-meter Great Seawall of Taro on an e-bike. An experience available nowhere else in Japan.
Scenic Beauty Meets Disaster Preparedness
Experience the overwhelming natural beauty of the Sanriku coast alongside the hard-won wisdom of disaster prevention.
Hands-On Evacuation Experience
From a stunning coastal viewpoint, practice a real timed evacuation to high ground. Disaster readiness you feel in your body.
Safety
With safety assured, you can focus on the adventure.
Electric Assist E-Bike
Effortless on hills. Suitable for all fitness levels -- no athletic experience required.
Small Group Tours
Intimate group sizes ensure personalized attention and a premium, unhurried experience.
Professional Safety Management
Experienced guides accompany you throughout. Full emergency response protocols in place.
Helmets Provided
All participants receive helmets and safety equipment. Your wellbeing is our top priority.
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Scenes from the Tour
Booking
Ready to discover a side of Japan
most travelers never see?
A rideable seawall. A timed evacuation. A train that carries your bike.
One of the rarest experiential tours in all of Tohoku.
Spaces are limited per departure.
Premium Tour
Per person (tax included) | E-bike rental included
- Sanriku Railway cycle train ride
- E-bike rental with helmet
- Guided seawall ride
- Tsunami heritage guided tour with video
- Timed evacuation drill program
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