The easiest way to approach is from Miyako or Kuji via Sanriku Railway ä¸é¸éé. Kuji is served by JR Hachinohe Line from Hachinohe, and JR Tohoku Bus link from Ninohe. Hachinohe and Ninohe are both linked with JR Tohoku Shinkansen Services. While Miyako is linked from Morioka by JR Yamada line or Kenpoku Bus Express 106. The bus service is far frequent than the JR. From either Miyako or Kuji, the train should take about 50 mins to Tanohata station. Sanriku Railway has approximately hourly services in each directions. The village has two stations, Tanohata station and Shimanokoshi station.At least but adventurous option maybe to hire a rent-a-car from Morioka station. Driving in this region is less stressful than in cities like Tokyo. National Road 455 is the shortest route from Morioka, passing through picturesque Gando-ko and Sotoyama lakes and peaceful Iwaizumi town. Morioka to Tanohata takes roughly 2hrs. Please note, the road condition may be difficult in Winter, when snow may fall heavily.
