Miyako

Among the cities of Iwate Prefecture, Miyako stands out for its deeply indented Pacific shoreline along the Sanriku Coast. The Hei River meets Miyako Bay here, where a working fishing port gives the city a distinctly maritime character. North of the centre, Jodogahama is known for pale rhyolite rock formations, pine-lined coves and coastal paths within Sanriku Fukko National Park. Fishing has long shaped Miyako’s food culture, with local seafood central to markets and restaurants. The 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami profoundly affected the city, and reconstruction remains part of its recent story. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Miyako and the Sanriku Coast.

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