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Irihata Dam

Kitakami City

Southern Iwate

Nature / Scenery

A multipurpose dam built on the Natsuaburawa River in 1990. Embankment height is 80m, embankment head length is 233m. An observation deck plaza (430m above sea level) was built around the dam lake, and it was named "Onigake Daira" through a public contest. There is a monument with a poem by Kenji Miyazawa, and it is lit up every Saturday night from July to August. The surface of the lake changes its appearance with the seasons, but it is especially beautiful during the seasons of fresh greenery (May to June) and autumn leaves (around mid-October). Best time to see autumn leaves: Mid-October to early November

Location
〒024-0322 Iwasakishinden, Wagacho, Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture
Inquiries
(One company) Kitakami Tourism and Convention Association
Phone number 0197-65-0300
FAX number 0197-88-3002
Website
http://www.city.kitakami.iwate.jp/Open in new tab
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Tenshoji Rest House

Tenshoji Rest House

The Tenshochi Rest House is designed in the image of a rice storehouse from the era of boat transport, overlooking the confluence of the Kitakami and Waga rivers. Since our founding, we have been making ``Tenshojimochi'' every morning with a mortar, appreciating the variety of ingredients from the Kitakami region and valuing the wisdom of our ancestors called Shindo Fuji. The store sells products mainly from within the prefecture, souvenirs, and a restaurant.

Kitakami City

Southern Iwate
Sightseeing Spots
Hachiro Sato Memorial Museum “Scolded Bozu”

Hachiro Sato Memorial Museum “Scolded Bozu”

*Closed (reopening date undecided) Hachiro Sato is known for writing the lyrics for nursery rhymes such as ``Happy Hinamatsuri'' and ``Cute Hide and Seek,'' as well as the popular song ``Ringo no Uta.'' According to him, he wrote about 20,000 works during his lifetime. Through his writings, records, and belongings, we explore the warm personality and free-spirited way of life that overflows in the world of his works.

Kitakami City

Southern Iwate
Museums
Nyoirinji Temple

Nyoirinji Temple

This temple is adjacent to the ruins of the Kunimiyama Abandoned Temple, a nationally designated historical site, and is home to many red spider lily flowers.

Kitakami City

Southern Iwate
Shrines / Temples