city, Iwate ken (prefecture), Honshu, Japan, on the estuary of the Hei River, facing Miyako Bay. The city has been an important fishing port since the Tokugawa period (1603–1867) and is known for its salmon, trout, and mackerel. The manufacture of fertilizer, metal, and construction materials was introduced after World War II. The port was enlarged in the 1950s, and Miyako is now a major importer of timber for its lumber industry. Nearby Jōdoga Beach, renowned for its blowhole, is part of Rikuchu-kaigan National Park. Pop. (2005) 60,250.