Example route of the educational trip.④〔FUKUSHIMA・MIYAGI〕

Experience rich nature and learn about disasters3 nights, 4 days

On top of experiencing fruit and vegetable harvesting, as well as some light hiking, you'll be able to learn about disasters and how to prevent them with our restoration tourism plan. (Use of chartered bus assumed)

  • MIYAGI
  • FUKUSHIMA
11:00

Start at Koriyama station

12:00

Lunch and shopping at Resthouse Kamayama

Our selection of foods with Oilseed Perilla.
A restaurant attached to Abukumado Cave, home to what some call the best stalactite in the East. The menu is filled with delicious food using Oilseed Perilla, or what the locals call "Junen", including 'Junen Hiyatare Udon' and 'Junen Misoyaki Set'. You'll find Abukumado Cave original goods as well as local specialty products of Tamura City for sale in the shop.
Phone
0247-78-2125
Hours open to visitors
10AM-3PM
Closed
No holidays
Fee
Junen Misoyaki Set ¥1,000 (Tax Incl.)
URL
http://abukumado.com/
14:00

Visit Abukumado Cave

A mysterious and impressive underground fantasy
This over 600 meters long, beautiful cave is filled with stalactites formed over the course of more than 80 million years. It is said that this cave has the greatest number and variety of stalactites among limestone caves in the East. Some of the best spots are 'Takine Palace' or the lighting system installed for the 'Lunar World'. We have options for a regular course or the Discovery Course.
Phone
0247-78-2125
Hours open to visitors
8:30AM-5:30PM *Changes depending on the season
Closed
No holidays
Fee
Adults: ¥1,200 (add ¥200 for the Discovery Course)
URL
http://abukumado.com/
15:15

Tomato picking at Wonder Farm

A tomato-themed park!
A farming and food experience farm with a tomato-based theme. In addition to tomato picking on a large farm, those who visit the farm can enjoy a buffet with freshly picked vegetables, barbecue in an open plaza, ride the talked about vehicle of the future, the “In Motion” Segway device, and experience “wonder” farming. There are also plenty of products made from tomatoes that are great for souvenirs available.
Phone
0246-38-8851
FAX
0246-85-5106
Hours open to visitors
Tomato Picking: Saturday, Sunday, national holidays from 10AM, 5 times a day *Depends on facility, program
Closed
Depends on facility and program
Fee
Tomato picking: 800 yen *Depends on program
URL
http://www.wonder-farm.co.jp/
17:00

Stay in Iwaki City

Hula Girls

Hula Girls perform every day at the Spa Resort Hawaiians. You must go see the perfomance!

http://www.hawaiians.co.jp/

9:00

Depart from Iwaki City

9:30

Tour Aquamarine Fukushima

An aquarium that lets you get closer to nature
An aquarium exhibiting approximately 130,000 creatures belonging to 800 different species. In a large tank which stretches from the 2nd to 4th floor, visitors can see Japanese sardine and skipjack tuna swimming around with incredible force. In addition to the tropical Asia section, there are large mammals such as sea lions, the deep sea creature corner as well as the popular “Seas of Coral Reef” corner which has exhibits containing the Spotted Garden Eel.
Phone
0246-73-2525
FAX
0246-73-2526
Hours open to visitors
9AM-5:30PM (last entry 1 hour before closing) *Depends on season
Closed
No holidays
Fee
Adults: 1,800 yen, Primary to high school: 900 yen, Preschoolers: Free
URL
http://www.aquamarine.or.jp/

Activities in Janome Beach

A variety of experiences are available such as fishing, charcoal grilling and feeding the animals.

11:00

Lunch and shopping at Iwaki Lalamew

A sea and fish themed facility
A tourist center with the theme is “all things good in Iwaki are here.” In addition to a fish area where you can purchase seafood delivered directly from all over Japan in an auction market style, there are also 6 other zones which include restaurants and a souvenir corner. Moreover, in addition to the informational corner which teaches visitors about Iwaki, there is also a large tour boat cruise available that cruises around Onahama Bay.
Phone
0246-92-3701
FAX
0246-92-3147
Hours open to visitors
Fish zone & goods zone: 9AM-6PM, Dining zone & restaurants: 10AM-6PM, Onahama Tour Boat Iwaki Day Cruise: 10AM-3PM (until 2PM on weekdays)
Closed
Undecided
Fee
Free entry, Onahama Boat Cruise: Adults: 1,800 yen
URL
http://www.lalamew.jp/
13:00

(Iwaki City School exchange program)

Contact Us
Department of Tourism and Education,
Association of Tourism and Product in Fukushima
Phone
024-525-4024
17:00

Stay in Iwaki City

8:30

Depart from Iwaki City

9:00

Start the Michinoku Shiokaze Trail

Walk around the country side and ocean, experiencing nature.
An extensive trail stretching over 900km that connects the Pacific Ocean coastline from Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture to Soma in Fukushima Prefecture. In Fukushima is a route designed to take you from the "minka" private houses and shrines of Shinchi, through Mt. Karozan, around the historical landmarks of Soma and finally to Matsukawa-ura Bay. You can look forward to the agricultural products found at Shinchi Local Produce Market Aguriya as well as the great seafood served in the local restaurants near Matsukawa-ura Bay.
Phone
022-722-2874 (Tohoku Regional Environment Office National Parks Division)
URL
http://tohoku.env.go.jp/mct/
10:30

Matsukawaura Environmental Park

Think about the environment while being relaxed by nature.
A park created to put on display the wonderful nature of Matsukawaura and to foster people's minds to take care of their environment. Though the park suffered massive damage from the tsunami of The Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, it recovered and reopened in July of 2012. In the 5,000 square meter park, you can find chainsaw art, totem poles, and 'Furusato Soma Song Monuments' that begin to sing by sensor when people approach them.
Phone
0244-38-6222
Hours open to visitors
9AM-6PM (Closes at 4 PM from October to March)
Closed
No holidays
Fee
Free entry
URL
http://www.city.soma.fukushima.jp/benri/institution/21kankyoukouen.html
11:30

Have lunch at Matsukawaura

Aiming to revitalize Matsukawaura by gourmet food (Matsukawaura Reconstruction Challenge Gourmet)
Matsukawaura's gourmet event which aims to revitalize tourism following the Great East Japan Earthquake. With a theme based on seasonal flavors, around 10 Japanese inns and restaurants have volunteered to come together and serve the unique dishes of Matsukawaura such as rice bowls and meal sets. This event is held irregularly as the volunteers hope to offer new menus every time so that even those who come back can enjoy something new.
Phone
0244-38-8808 (Soma Matsukawaura Tourism Promotion Group) (Takohachi restaurant)
FAX
0244-38-8767 (Soma Matsukawaura Tourism Promotion Group) (Takohachi restaurant )
Hours open to visitors
Depends on store location
Closed
Depends on store location
Fee
Depends on store location
URL
http://matsukawaura.com/
12:10

Tour the Soma City Densho Chinkon Kinenkan

The original landscape of the coast of Soma to the future
Ohama, Haragama, and Isobe, located in the City of Soma, were heavily damaged by the tsunami caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake. This facility includes exhibits such as scenes from the various regions prior to the earthquake, photographs of traditional rituals, and documented footage taken immediately after the earthquake struck. As well as showing the original landscape of 3 areas both inside and outside, it is considered to be a support for the hearts of those families who have lost loved ones and message to future generations of the threat of earthquakes and the lessons learned from it.
Phone
0244-32-1366
Hours open to visitors
9AM-5PM
Closed
No holidays
Fee
Free
URL
http://soma-kanko.jp/trip/tinkonkinenkan/
13:20

Strawberry Picking Experience in Yamamotocho*Only from January to late June. Any other time will the Sasakama workshop be after touring Yuriage.

Enjoy famous all-you-can-eat strawberries!
Enjoy a 30 minute all-you-can-eat experience, eating fully ripe strawberries picked with your own hands. There are three farms in town where you can pick strawberries, and all locations use elevated platforms to grow their strawberries, allowing you to stand while picking which makes it easy on both your legs and back.
Phone
0223-37-1119 (Yamamoto Town Hall Industry Promotion Division)
FAX
0223-37-4144 (Yamamoto Town Hall Industry Promotion Division)
Hours open to visitors
From December to June. Times depend on farm
Closed
Depends on farm
Fee
Depends on farm
URL
http://www.town.yamamoto.miyagi.jp/site/kankou/4460.html

The Land of Sasakamaboko, Sasakama-kan making bamboo-leaf-shaped fish cake

Experience what it's like to make bamboo kamaboko at Sasakama-kan managed by "Kanezaki", one of the companies which makes and sells Sasakamaboko. Mold fish paste by hand, stick it on a skewer, shape it, and cook for about 10 minutes. It will take about 45 minutes in total. Staff will teach you how to shape the kamaboko, as well as show you how to cook it. They will also explain everyone on the history of Sasakamaboko.

14:30

Listen to stories from Natori and Yuriage storytellers

See disaster-stricken areas and increase knowledge of disaster prevention
Yuriage, an area located in Natori which was seriously damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake. Here participants can see the records of the earthquake and tsunami damage as well as the areas carrying out reconstruction. With the “Yuriage-Shinsai-wo-Tsutaeru-Kai,” a group which passes on the stories of the earthquake in Yuriage, you can make a reservation with a volunteer guide who will talk you about the damage (due to the continuous reconstruction, the places viewed may change).
Phone
022-382-6526 (Natori Tourism Association *Information regarding tours available)
FAX
022-393-4995 (Natori Tourism Association)
Hours for tour
*Please call. *Send reservation by e-mail or fax for guide after filling out form on the “Yuriage-Shinsai-wo-Tsutaeru-Kai” official website.
Closed
Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays
Fee
5,000 yen for a group on one bus (10 or more people, 1 guide per bus, participants provide bus)
URL
http://yuriage1.blog.fc2.com/ (Yuriage earthquake disaster meet up group)
http://www.kankou.natori.miyagi.jp/hisaichi (Natori Tourism Association disaster-stricken area tour information)
15:30

Visit Maple Hall

Canada-Tohoku Friendship Pavilion
Located in Yuriage Port Morning Market, the Maple Hall was established by the Canadian government to assist with restoration after the Great Earthquake of 2011. Goods from the morning market and also lots of handicrafts made by the residents of temporary housing, are sold at this hall which functions as a place for local residents to help themselves and help each other. We also have exhibits which show the scenes of Yuriage before the earthquake, as well as sections to help educate people on the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Phone
022-395-7211
Hours open to visitors
On weekdays and Saturday: 10 AM-4PM, On Sundays and Holidays ("Asaichi" Morning Market Operating Days): 6AM-1PM
Closed
Thursday
Fee
Free entry
URL
http://yuriageasaichi.com/maple
16:45

Yuriagesaikai Market


A temporary shopping street not far from Sendai Airport!
A temporary shopping district with the local shops that were affected by the earthquake. Twenty-eight stores fill the area, including sushi and seafood rice bowl shops as well as places where you can purchase both fresh fish and seafood products. Every Saturday there is a "Bargain Market" and events are held every second and fourth Sunday of the month, entertaining shoppers.
Phone
022-382-3236(Natori Chamber of Commerce)
Hours open to visitors
Depends on store
Closed
Wednesday
Fee
Free entry
URL
https://natori.in-shoko.com/saikai_ichiba/
17:50

Akiu Onsen

Approximately 30 minutes by bus from Sendai.　Called one of Japanese "three royal hot springs," it has been admired as an area which promotes one's health from long ago.
8:30

Depart from Akiu Onsen

9:00

Visit Akiu Craft Park and go for a nature walk

Home to those who continue the tradition of Japanese handicrafts
A place where artisans live and make traditional crafts. There are 9 workshops to make Edo era tops, traditional kokeshi dolls, Sendai Tansu (chests of drawers), wooden toys, tea utensils, dying and weaving, natural woodworking, and sencha tea tools. You can see all of these things made by hand up close. There are 6 workshops available (reservations required).
Phone
022-214-8259(Sendai City Bureau of Culture and Tourism)
Hours open to visitors
Depends on the workshop
Closed
Depends on the workshop
Fee
Free entry *What you can experience depends on each workshop.
URL
http://www.city.sendai.jp/kankokikaku/akiukoge/
11:30

Sendai Castle Site

Date Masamune's statue watches over the town
The castle ruins of Date Masamune, one of the Sengoku feudal lords that ruled over Sendai 400 years ago. The castle itself no longer remains, but the stone wall which have been carefully reconstructed helps to preserve those ancient times. A statue of Date Masamune riding a horse stands in the inner citadel ruins where you can catch the perfect view of the stores and houses located in Sendai's city center. Use Sendai's tourist city loop bus, “Loople Sendai,” as a convenient way to get around.
Fee
Free to tour
URL
http://www.sentabi.jp/guidebook/attractions/view/78
http://sendai-travel.jp/places/sendai-castle-site/

Lord Date Statue

Located on the ruins of Sendai Castle. Take a picture together with "Date Masamune and his samurai", if you're lucky!

12:00

Have lunch at Aoba Castle Honmaru Hall

Enjoy local dishes, beef tongue, roasted food on skewers and soba dishes. There are also sweet shops.
13:10

Take the Sendai City Subway to Arai Station

A convenient means of transportation in the city
If you need to get around Sendai City, we recommend using the City Subway Nanboku Line and Tozai Line from JR Sendai Station. Using the newly established (2015) Tozai line, you can travel from Japan's highest elevation station, Yagiyama Zoological Park station, all the way to the eastern coast terminal station of Arai. For those going to Sendai Castle Site or the Sendai City Museum, the Sendai International Center station is perfect for you. All day passes are available.
Phone
022-224-5111 (Transportation Bureau of Sendai City)
Fee
All day subway pass/Weekdays ¥840 for adults, Weekends and holidays are ¥620 for adulsts.
URL
http://www.kotsu.city.sendai.jp/
13:40

Tour the Sendai 3.11 Memorial Community Center

Memories of the earthquake - to the future, to the world
In addition to being a location to learn about the Great East Japan Earthquake, it also acts as an entrance to the eastern coastal region of Sendai which was hit hard by the tsunami. In addition to permanent exhibits that teach visitors about the damage inflicted by the earthquake and the current state of restoration to the area, exhibits which demonstrate the damage through how those in the region live and their memories, there are also workshops where you can have a chance to discuss the disaster caused by the earthquake as well as field tours where participants will visit the surrounding areas.
Phone
022-390-9022
FAX
022-353-5710
Hours open to visitors
10AM-5PM
Closed
Monday (if Monday is a national holiday, then Tuesday) and following day of national holiday except Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays
Fee
Free to tour
URL
http://sendai311-memorial.jp/
http://sendai311-memorial.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/smcc_3ori2-170916-SGR.pdf
15:00

Tour the Earthquake Ruins Sendai Arahama Elementary School

Its appearance left untouched from the damage
Arahama Elementary School, the site which children, teaching staff and local residents fled to at the time of the earthquake and was hit by the tsunami up to the 2nd floor was reopened as a remnant of the earthquake disaster. Photographs and footage are displayed inside the school which show the progress of events from the time the earthquake occurred, evacuation, when the tsunami hit, to the time of rescue, demonstrating the terrible power and threat of the tsunami. Even now, visitors can view the restoration and reconstruction taking place from the roof of the school.
Phone
022-355-8517 (Management office)
FAX
022-355-8517 (Management office)
Hours open to visitors
10AM-4PM
Closed
Monday, 2nd and 4th Thursday (if those days are national holidays, then next day) (and day following national holidays excluding Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays)
Fee
Free
URL
https://www.city.sendai.jp/kankyo/ementaryschool.html
https://www.city.sendai.jp/kankyo/shisetsu/documents/mitsuori_arahamasyo_2.pdf
16:15

Leave from Sendai Station to various areas

Learn from the mystic of Sanrik Geopark.
  • AOMORI
  • IWATE

A beautiful seaside trail where you can witness the charming amber and limestone Ryusendo Cave. A perfect route to enjoy learning via the science museum and the Disaster Learning Train.(Use of chartered bus assumed)

Learn about hope - learning about earthquake disasters and stay at a local’s home.
  • IWATE
  • MIYAGI

A trip where we can learn from the people restoring their towns and lives after the tsunami disaster. This course will take you through the town while it's being restored so you can learn more about disaster prevention, and you can spend time with local people at their homes. (Use of chartered bus assumed)

See the restoration of seaside town, and learn the history of the Date Clan.
  • MIYAGI

View the wonders of seaside towns and see the situation of restoration. Also, visit the places associated with Date Masamune and learn about the history. This course also includes a walking tour in Sendai.(Use of chartered bus assumed)