Jōdogahama, Protected coastal area in Miyako, Japan.
Jōdogahama is a protected beach with white pebbles framed by sharp rock formations and green pine trees, part of Sanriku Fukko National Park. The water is clear and the coastal landscape offers views of rocky islands offshore.
A Buddhist monk named Reikyo named the place between 1681 and 1683 after observing how the coastal landscape resembled the Pure Land Paradise. This historical name has remained ever since.
The beach holds special recognition as one of Japan's hundred most beautiful places and landscapes, reflecting how deeply people here value natural beauty. Visitors can sense this appreciation while walking along the shore.
The beach is reachable by bus from Miyako Station, followed by a short walk or shuttle ride to the visitor center. The best time to visit is in calm weather, when boat tours through the rocky islands are also possible.
A boat cruise leads visitors through rocky islands to a cave filled with deep blue water that resembles Mediterranean grottoes. This hidden water cave can only be discovered from the sea.
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