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Sendai Airport · Pickup / Return
Tohoku Pacific Coast: Sanriku & Hiraizumi in 5 Days
North along the Sanriku Expressway to Jodogahama, Ryusendo Cave and the World Heritage temples of Hiraizumi.
- Suggested days
- 5
- Total distance
- 760 km
- Driving load
- Moderate
- Best season
- Please check the official website for the latest information.
About 760 km over 5 days, roughly 152 km a day. Actual time on the road depends on traffic and how often you stop.
holioo.com Japan Drive Editorial TeamLast updated：2026.09.01
Sendai Airport
Departure
DAY 1
Sendai Airport → Ishinomaki → Minamisanriku
Ishinomori Manga Museum
Nakaze, Ishinomaki
Suggested stay: 1.5 hours
Parking: Paid parking nearby
DAY 2
Minamisanriku → Kesennuma → Rikuzentakata
Iwate Tsunami Memorial Museum
Kesen-cho, Rikuzentakata
Suggested stay: 1.5 hours
Parking: Free parking at the roadside station
DAY 3
Rikuzentakata → Miyako → Jodogahama
Jodogahama Beach
Hitachihama, Miyako
Suggested stay: 2 hours
Parking: First car park free; shuttle in peak season
DAY 4
Miyako → Ryusendo → Morioka
Ryusendo Cave
Iwaizumi, Shimohei
Suggested stay: 1.5 hours
Parking: Free parking
DAY 5
Morioka → Hiraizumi → Sendai Airport
Chusonji Konjikido
Hiraizumi, Nishiiwai
Suggested stay: 2 hours
Parking: Town car park, JPY 400
Sendai Airport
Arrival / Return
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