Jayves Rando Blog: Tohoku Touring 2012: Day 5

I woke up around 4:00 then pack the rack bags into the big sack and proceeded to Morioka station. I then prepared the bike for travel and had enough time to eat breakfast at the station. The local train was a three car diesel train that stops every station and took almost three hours to reach Kamaishi station. It was a nice scenic ride. Arrived at around 9:00 and do the routine of preparing the bikes and packing the rack bags. A curious folk started a conversation and warned me of the multiple ups and downs of the road to Ofunato. Had an early lunch or a second breakfast and then started the ride to Ofunato. I took R45 and was surprise how busy this road was. Lot's of trucks and cars and busting with activities. The restoration is full steam ahead. As expected, a hilly road with tunnel at every peak. Sad to see all the affected towns on each coast. So many affected area. Lots of breaks and finally had a long stop at Michi no Eki just before Ofunato. Also took this opportunity to stealth charge my electronics at one of the expose electrical outlets.

After the long rest, I continued the climb and has to branch out of R45 as the long tunnel is only for automobiles. I have to climb a little bit more before the long descent to Ofunato. Scouted the park to stay and looked perfect. Then I visited a few places on Sakari-cho before getting dinner and settle for the night.