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Higamori Forest Park

Ichinoseki City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing SpotsNature/Scenery/Gardens

    Located at the headwaters of the Senmaya River at the foot of Mt. Murone, the forest park is characterized by its view of the reservoir full of clear water and Senmaya below. The source of the Senmaya River, which flows into the reservoir, is water that springs from underground at Mt. Murone, and is reputed to be rich in minerals and delicious. Many people go out of their way to fetch water because of its delicious taste.

    residence/location
    11-183 Higamori, Senmaya-cho, Ichinoseki-shi, Iwate 029-1111
    Inquiries
    Construction Division, Senmaya Branch Office, Ichinoseki City
    Tel: 0191-53-2111
    Fax: 0191-53-2739
    Website
    http://www.ichitabi.jp/Open in new tab
    Other
    Access】
    Route 1: Ichinoseki Station → [60 min. by local train] Senmaya Station → [30 min. by bus] Nesan bus stop → [30 min. on foot] Tobigamori Forest Park
    Route 2: Ichinoseki IC → [75 min. by car] Tobigamori Forest Park
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    Ichinoseki City

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    Sightseeing SpotsNature/Scenery/Gardens

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    Ichinoseki City

    Southern Iwate
    Sightseeing SpotsNature/Scenery/GardensMountain Climbing / Trekking

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    Ichinoseki City

    Southern Iwate
    Sightseeing SpotsNature/Scenery/Gardens