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Mount Urira

``Ureira'' means ``mountain with a lot of mist or mist'' in the Ainu language. It is common to aim for the summit from the Wasan Forest Road, but you can also climb Mt. Ontoko along the ridge to the northwest. Mount Urira, which includes Ryusendo Cave, one of Japan's three largest limestone caves, is located entirely within typical karst topography. It is also a good idea to visit the nearby limestone caves such as Yasuya Cave and Hito Cave. It takes about 2 hours to reach the summit from the Wasan Forest Road entrance. Altitude: 604m.

Fureai Land Iwaizumi

``Fureai Land Iwaizumi'' has an auto campground, cottages and trailer houses, a barbecue area, an artificial slope for sledding, playground equipment, and an open space, so you can relax and have fun with your family in the great outdoors. ``Blue Train Nihonkai'' is a sleeper express train that can be used as a lodging facility in its original condition, allowing you to enjoy the atmosphere of train travel.

Birthplace of Nanbu Ushioi Uta

Nanbu Ushioi Uta is a representative folk song of Iwate. During the feudal period, the oxen carrying salt and seafood from the coast to Morioka sang this song while chasing their loaded oxen along the way. A national competition to sing and compete in this Nanbu Ushioi Uta is held every year on the last Saturday and Sunday of September.