Taro Kanko Hotel

Other Historic Site/Building

4.5

Located about a 20-minute walk from the Sanriku Railway Rias Line’s Taro Station, the facility was damaged by the tsunami that is said to have exceeded 17 meters in height due to the Great East Japan Earthquake. The building, which was flooded up to the fourth floor, leaving only pillars up to the second floor but not collapsing, is preserved as a tsunami archaeological site to pass on to future generations so memories of the massive damage of not forgotten. You can participate in a guided tour to learn about disaster prevention that is held by the Miyako Tourism Cultural Exchange Association that allows visitors to visit the building and watch tsunami videos taken at the hotel on the day of the earthquake.

Spot details

Address: Iwate Miyako-shi Taro Nohara 80-1
Area: Sanriku Coast Area
Phone: 0193773305
Hours: [Apr.-Oct.]9:00-16:00
[Nov.-Mar.]9:00-15:30
Closed: 12/30-1/3
Fees: [Guide fee Friday] Regular course (30-60 minutes) 4,000yen, Experience course (90-120 minutes) 10,000yen
* One guide is included from 1 person to 1 bus
Parking Lot: Available (Cars11spaces, Large-sized vehicles5spaces, 2spaces for people with disabilities)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available (Pamphlet Available)
* Participation must be with an interpreter
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Lovely people

Reviewedï¼2021.01.27

The people there were so kind, I had a wonderful experience. I was so delighted to go, it was on my travel list for weeks.Enjoy your time there!
Reality of disaster

Reviewedï¼2020.11.17

This former hotel, which was inundated up to the 4th floor during the 2011 Earthquake/Tsunami, has been left standing as a testament to the destructive power of the tsunami. The lower levels, that...
A MUST

Reviewedï¼2019.05.27

To understand the destruction of the tsunami you need to visit the hotel they have left for that very reason. The smaller buildings were cleared and new ones built. Also watch for buildings with a...