Duration 3 hours
Summary
Discover the story of Rikuzentakata’s recovery on this relaxed cycling tour through the city.
Beginning at the Takata Matsubara Roadside Station, cycle between important sites connected to the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, including the remains of Tapic 45, the famous Miracle Pine and the former Kesen Elementary School. Continue through the newly developed city centre to see how Rikuzentakata has been rebuilt and how the local community is creating a new future while preserving the memories and lessons of the disaster.
Combining gentle cycling with local stories, this tour offers a meaningful insight into the city’s loss, resilience and ongoing recovery.
Highlight
- Cycle around the areas affected by the Great East Japan Tsunami in 2011 and see firsthand how they are recovering
- Learn about local life in this coastal city in Iwate Prefecture
COURSE ITINERARY
9:00 or 13:30
Meet at Takata Matsubara Road-station
Arrival
Meet at Rikuzentakata city’s Takata Matsubara Road-station (BRT bus stop Kisekino-ippon matsu).
Briefing about cycling in this area
Your guide will show you how to use the Ebikes and give you a briefing about safety before we start.
Cycle around the local area on Ebikes
Your local guide will take your on the Ebikes to some special view points of Rikuzentakata city and tell you about the reconstruction that occurred here after the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami in 2011.
12:00 or 16:30
Finish at Takada Matsubara Road-station
Finish
Finish the tour back at where we started.
＊Full day course is also available
Information
Price
2 PAX 34,000JPY
3 PAX 28,000JPY
4 PAX 24,000JPY
＊PER PERSON Min 2 people
Tour type
Guided
INCLUDED
✔ Bicycle and helmet rental
✔ Local guide
NOT INCLUDED
✖ Transportation to and from the listed starting/finishing points
✖ Food or Drinks
✖ Costs of a personal nature
Notes
The weather can change quite a lot depending on the day, and even within the same day, so please ensure you have good quality rain-wear, as we cycle in light rain as well (provided it is deemed safe). Exact course will be decided depending on weather conditions.
Please ensure you have a good physical ability so you are able to participate in all activities.
Please note, minimum height is 150cm
