Although it was our first meeting, our guide, Mr. Musashi, spoke to us with the same care and affection as if we were his own children. I felt that the greatest appeal of this experience was not only being able to explore the ruins but also having the opportunity to hear the stories directly from him. There were many things to reflect on, but above all, the beautiful scenery remains etched in my memory. I was particularly moved by the view of Hirota Bay from inside a classroom at Kesen Junior High School. Mr. Musashi’s remark—that “when the breakwater gets higher, it feels as if the sea has moved farther away”—was also quite striking to me. I realized that the people of Rikuzentakata live in harmony with the sea. Inspired by his story, on my way home I reviewed the hazard map and evacuation sites for my own town, as well as the disaster prevention manual at my workplace. I had seen them before and knew they were important, but this was the first time I’d felt such a strong sense of necessity in reviewing them. I believe I was able to spend a much more meaningful hour and 20 minutes than I would have by walking around alone with a booklet in hand. Although Takata-Matsubara Station is a six-and-a-half-hour trip from my home, I sincerely feel it was worth the visit. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone involved in this project, including the driver.

I used the service for two hours starting at 9:00. Cycling was a comfortable way to tour the sites left behind by the earthquake. Recovery is still underway. I’m rooting for you. Next time I visit, I’d like to take my time exploring the city more thoroughly. I have one request: I’d appreciate it if you could provide a place for bike rental users to store their luggage.

Rikuzentakata was devastated by the tsunami, and I wanted to know with my own eyes the current situation of Rikuzentakata and how it was at the time of the disaster, so I applied for the Park Guide Remains Special Course. I was really impressed by the driver's care and the guide's clear and detailed explanations. The driver's care and the guide's clear and detailed explanation really impressed me. He told us the story behind the Kesen River sluice gate and the Ipponmatsu pine tree, took us inside the Kesen Junior High School to learn about the situation at that time and the evacuation, and showed us the horror of the tsunami and the power of the undertow... I spent such a rich time that the 80 minutes went by in a flash. Thank you very much! I was able to successfully complete the marathon race that you both encouraged me to run.

Thank you very much for your kind attention. This was my first visit to Rikuzentakata. Since I had made a reservation in advance, I was greeted in a friendly and courteous manner, and the borrowing process took about 5 minutes, with the necessary documents filled out, ID submitted, and a brief explanation of the bicycle operation. After adjusting the saddle height, we set off. First, we took a panoramic view of the ocean from the observatory behind the Tourist Products Association. I was shocked to see the empty area expanding. We cycled to the Yonezawa Chamber of Commerce, which can be seen from the observatory. It is a long way from the association, but it is easy to use an electric bicycle. Next, we went to "Reconstruction Memorial Park" through the rice paddies. Since vehicles are not allowed in the park, we walked around the "Place to Look at the Sea" and "Miracle Pine Tree," and then went to the "Tsunami Legacy Museum. We were concerned about the two-hour time limit around here, so we returned to the association after glancing at "Tapic 45" and "the site of the railroad crossing" with a little indigestion. I guess everyone has their own way of touring, but I was able to fulfill the purpose of my own visit even though I was a bit fast-paced. I think I would have had more time if I had spent another 30 minutes to an hour. This visit reminded me of the fear of tsunamis and the need to be prepared for them as a person living in earthquake-prone Japan. Thank you very much.

I thought the BBQ facilities were good and cosy. The food, etc., was delicious, with an assortment of items that were carefully selected and produced in Iwate Prefecture. I think it would be better if there was a system to reserve ingredients in advance or at least a list of ingredients on the website. If I may say so, I would like them to offer beverages as well. Unfortunately, it was difficult to get to and the reception desk was confusing at first, as it was not obvious, just roughly marked on the website as "reception here" and on the aerial image on Google Maps.

It was a comfortable ride even in the light rain. In addition to getting to attractions such as Ipponmatsu, Suimon, and Kesenchu without walking, the tour also included valuable episodes based on your own interviews. At the same time, it can be connected to raising awareness of individual disaster prevention. The length is also just right.

As renters who find it difficult to have barbecues at home, this is a really wonderful activity for us. Since there aren’t many places these days where you can easily have a barbecue, we’d really appreciate it if you could continue offering this. We also really appreciate being able to rent carts from the parking lot. We had a truly enjoyable time.

This was my first visit to Rikuzentakata, where I saw the ruins left by the disaster. The guided tour, during which a local resident explained the progress of the recovery efforts, was a valuable learning experience for me, and my family and I all agreed it was truly worthwhile. I imagine there is still a long way to go. I hope to visit again in the future, both for my own sake and to continue learning how to prepare for potential future disasters. Next time, I’d also like to lay flowers at the memorials. Thank you very much.