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Tanohata
Spend a day in Tanohata to see the cliffs and try a fishing‑boat tour; one night at Hotel Ragaso if you want a sea‑view stay.
Tanohata is a tiny coastal village on the Sanriku coast of Iwate. Its dramatic cliffs, a short commuter‑bus link and a handful of eco‑tourism activities can be covered in a single day, with an optional overnight at the village‑run hotel for a relaxed sea‑view stay.
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- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tanohata110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tanohata, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetycheckTanohata is low‑risk; main concerns are winter road closures and wildlife such as bears—keep food sealed and check road status in winter.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMXJ Morioka Airport (about 2 h drive from Tanohata).
- Getting aroundSanriku Railway (hourly, ~50 min from Miyako or Kuji) to Tanohata or Shimanokoshi stations.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus Tanohata–Kitayamasakisingle fare¥300 (≈ US$3)
- Museum or sight ticketKitayamasaki Cape entry (observation deck)Free
- Budget bedHotel Ragaso (village-run, sea view), a night, per room¥8,000 (≈ US$55)
- Mid-range bedHotel Ragaso (village-run, sea view), a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedHotel Ragaso (village-run, sea view), a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · High ¥18,000 (≈ US$130)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MXJ Morioka Airport (about 2 h drive from Tanohata)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jul (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tanohata: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
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Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
5 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Sanriku Railway (hourly, ~50 min from Miyako or Kuji) to Tanohata or Shimanokoshi stations. Local commuter bus between Tanohata Station and Kitayamasaki Cape (¥300, ~30 min). Taxi available at stations. Rent‑a‑car from Morioka (≈2 h drive, National Road 45).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kuji
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Sanriku Railway north from Tanohata, about 30 min
Kuji has a larger station, bus links and a fish market.
Morioka
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
Rent‑a‑car via National Road 45, ≈2 h drive
Check winter road status; good base for supplies.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Ragaso
Village‑run hotel with sea‑view rooms, communal bath and seafood dinner; 15 min walk from Tanohata Station.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–7,000 (≈ US$35–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Ragaso (village-run, sea view)1 × 1 night × ¥12,000 | ¥12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥10,000 | ¥20,000 |
| Sanriku Railway round‑trip ticket2 × ¥1,500 | ¥3,000 |
| Local bus Tanohata–Kitayamasaki2 × ¥300 | ¥600 |
| Fishing‑boat adventure (Sappa)2 × ¥3,500 · minimum 2 people | ¥7,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥4,260 |
| Trip total≈ ¥23,430 per person per day, bed included | ¥46,860≈ US$350 |
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2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Local bus Tanohata–Kitayamasakisingle fare | ¥300 (≈ US$3) |
| Sappa fishing‑boat adventureminimum 2 people | ¥3,500 (≈ US$25) per person |
| Kitayamasaki Cape entry (observation deck) | Free |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus runs only at set times; check the latest schedule.
- Winter road conditions on National Road 45 can be hazardous; use a 4WD or delay travel.
- Wildlife such as bears and eagles near forest edges; keep food sealed.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Sanriku Railway Tanohata ↔ Miyako: about ¥1,500 (≈ US$11) one way
- Local bus Tanohata ↔ Kitayamasaki: ¥300 (≈ US$3) per ride
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tanohata. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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