Is there a blue cave in Iwate too? From Jodogahama to the unexplored region by “Sappafune”

Speaking of the Blue Grotto, the cave on the Italian island of Capri is world famous.
The sight of not only the water, but everything from the walls to the ceiling of the cave being dyed blue is truly a sight to behold. There are many people who would like to visit such a mysterious and fantastical space, even just once. Actually, you don't have to go to Capri Island in Italy to find the Blue Grotto in Japan.
There are multiple locations nationwide. Hokkaido (Otaru), Mie (Kumano), Niigata (Ogikotoura), Shizuoka (Dogashima Cave), Kyoto (Inugamisaki), Nagasaki (Shirato no Ana Cave), Kagoshima (Kakeroma Island), Okinawa (Maeda Cape), etc. There are many blue caves in Japan.
Among them, Hachinohe Hole in Iwate Prefecture is said to have a particularly vivid blue color, comparable to the Blue Cave on Capri Island in Italy. You can access it by riding the "Sappa Fune" from Jodogahama Marine House. This time, we will introduce Iwate's proud blue cave, Hachinohe Ana.

Jodogahama Beach, where the Sappa boat departs, is the land of paradise.

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A sightseeing tour that takes you inside the Blue Cave (Hachinohe Ana) and the scenic spots around Jodogahama Beach is being held at Jodogahama Marine House. The boat trip takes about 20 minutes, departing from Marine House and returning again. 1,500 yen per person.

Jodogahama Beach is said to have been named after a monk who visited this place a long time ago and said, ``It's just like the Pure Land of Paradise.''
It is certainly a beautiful beach worthy of being called a paradise. Clear blue sea on a white sandy beach. You can see small islands from the beach. The islands are beautiful white because they are made of igneous rock. This also enhances the view of Jodogahama. The sandy beach has earned the nickname Toishi Beach. Speaking of whetstone, those who play Monster Hunter are familiar with the word. In other words, it is a very fine stone used for sharpening knives. Beautifully polished stones like this form the white color of the sandy beach. Jodogahama Beach has been selected as one of the ``100 Best Bathing Beaches'' by the Ministry of the Environment. Among them, it has received the highest rating of ``special selection.''

The Blue Cave, accessible by boat, is worth a visit.

After getting on the boat, we first went around the bay of Jodogahama. Afterwards, head to Hachinohe-ana, the blue cave. When you step inside Hachinohe Ana, you will notice that the colors are not single, but intricately intertwined and flowing. Every time the boatman moves the boat, its expression changes. The color tone is truly mysterious. A blue cave formed by a variety of colors, from emerald green to cobalt blue. Its beauty can only be appreciated by those who have been on a boat. If you go to Iwate, this is a spot you definitely want to visit at least once. It's definitely worth a look.

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