Sanriku Coast Drive: Goishi Beach and the Miracle Pine Tree

A Sanriku Coast drive beginning at Goishi Beach (碁石海岸), a designated National Scenic Spot named after its round pebbles polished like go stones. View the three arches carved by rough waves into towering rocks at Anatooshi Islet (穴通磯) from the observation point, and browse souvenirs while enjoying café breaks at Kamome Terrace, famous for the local specialty "Kamome no Tamago." In the afternoon, head to Rikuzen-Takata to encounter the Miracle Pine that endured the tsunami and the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Memorial Museum, where you'll face the present-day reality of Sanriku life with the sea. This course is centered on driving with walking distances easily adjustable to fitness levels, making it perfect for three-generation families traveling with grandparents.