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Taro Kanko Hotel

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Taro Kanko Hotel
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Christina L
By Christina L
“Lovely people”
Feb 2020
The people there were so kind, I had a wonderful experience. I was so delighted to go, it was on my travel list for weeks. Enjoy your time there!
Banda-in-Japan
By Banda-in-Japan
“Reality of disaster”
Oct 2020
This former hotel, which was inundated up to the 4th floor during the 2011 Earthquake/Tsunami, has been left standing as a testament to the destructive power of the tsunami. The lower levels, that were inundated, are just steel frame, with the twisted elevator and the staircase pushed out of place by the water visible. Visitors who pre-arrange a tour (Japanese only, so good idea to have a translator or Japanese-speaker in your party) can visit the top floor and watch a video of the tsunami coming into the area. The video was filmed from the very room where it is shown and is very impactful. The speed at which the water moved was unbelievable!
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Banda-in-Japan
Tokyo, Japan454 contributions
Reality of disaster
This former hotel, which was inundated up to the 4th floor during the 2011 Earthquake/Tsunami, has been left standing as a testament to the destructive power of the tsunami. The lower levels, that were inundated, are just steel frame, with the twisted elevator and the staircase pushed out of place by the water visible. Visitors who pre-arrange a tour (Japanese only, so good idea to have a translator or Japanese-speaker in your party) can visit the top floor and watch a video of the tsunami coming into the area. The video was filmed from the very room where it is shown and is very impactful. The speed at which the water moved was unbelievable!
Written November 17, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
keithgct
New Orleans145 contributions
Reviewing the Restaurant - Outstanding
Business
This review is only of the restaurant, though the hotel itself looked beautiful and is situated on the cliffs above Taro Bay, giving it some outstanding views. The meal was sublime: two plates of sashimi and lightly grilled fish, arranged with colorful fresh vegetables so that each plate looked like a miniature garden of delights. Every bite was completely fresh and delicious, one of the best meals I had in Japan. If the accommodations are half as good, this new enterprise will be setting the standards for Miyako for many years.
Written July 13, 2015
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Christina L
Virginia5 contributions
Lovely people
The people there were so kind, I had a wonderful experience. I was so delighted to go, it was on my travel list for weeks.
Enjoy your time there!
Written January 27, 2021
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PickyBaer
Portland, OR291 contributions
A MUST
Couples
To understand the destruction of the tsunami you need to visit the hotel they have left for that very reason. The smaller buildings were cleared and new ones built. Also watch for buildings with a blue sign about 30' high on their wall... in English it will give the depth and date.
Written May 26, 2019
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