The Sannoiwa Rocks are composed of the 17-m Taikoiwa ( Taiko Drum Rock ) , the 50-m Otokoiwa ( Male Rock ) , and the 23-m Onnaiwa ( Female Rock ) . There is a sea cave in Otokoiwa, and it is said that if you go through the hole, you will be blessed with good luck. There is a promenade nearby, which leads you to the majestic figures of the rocks. You can also go on a tour of the nearby sights on a fishing boat, which leaves from the Port of Taro and takes you to Sannoiwa, Sawajiri Coast, Sagabe ( breeding ground of black-tailed gulls ) , etc. The small boat can closely approach rocks and cliffs for a dynamic view. *Reservation to be made at least 2 days in advance ( 0193-87-2891, Taro Furusato Products Center )
VENUE DETAILS
- Inquiries
- Tourist Information Miyako Tourism Association 0193-62-3534 Miyako Tourist Information 0193-62-3574
- Access 1
- Bus from JR Morioka Station Express Bus 106 ( Morioka to Miyako/Yamada ) Get on at Morioka Station East Exit Boarding Area 7 Get off at Miyako Station 2 hr. 10 min. 019-652-5151 ( Iwate Kenpoku Bus at Bus Center Office )
- Access 2
- Bus from JR Miyako Station/JR Taro Station Miyako-Kyukamura/Taro/Omoto/Iwaizumi Line Get on at Miyako Station Boarding Area 1 or Taro Station Bus Boarding Area Get off at Taro Uoichiba-mae; 10 min. on foot from the stop About 32 min. 0193-62-3620 ( Iwate Kenpoku Bus at Miyako Station Information Center )
- Access 3
- Taxi About 2 min. from Sanriku Railway Taro Station About 16 min. from JR Miyako Station
- Access 4
- Car About 150 min. from Morioka-minami IC
