Oshu Thirty-Three Kannon No. 20 Chukozan Tokujuin

Genbikei

A place of scenic beauty and a natural monument. The Iwai River, which flows from Mt. Kurikoma, erodes the huge rocks, creating a 2km-long beautiful valley that changes its appearance from a hole to a waterfall to an abyss. As you stroll along the promenade, you can see the contrasting views of the turbulent flow upstream from the suspension bridge and the calming depths downstream. In the spring, you can see cherry blossoms in full bloom and the beauty of the valley flowing with melting snow, in the summer you can hear the cool sound of a mountain stream, in the fall you can see the changing colors of the mountains, and in the winter you can see a landscape reminiscent of an ink painting. You can enjoy the atmosphere of each. There is a shop on the other side of the mountain stream that sells Kakko Dango, a specialty of Genbikei.When you place your order and payment into a basket hanging from a rope stretched over the river and hit a mallet, the basket is pulled up and replaced. It comes with the dumplings and tea I ordered. [Best time to see cherry blossoms] Late April to early May [Best time to see autumn leaves] Mid-October to early November

Iwate Safari Park

At the ``Wild Kingdom'' Iwate Safari Park, you can enter by private car or bus among about 600 African animals of about 60 different species, including lions and tigers, giraffes, and zebras. Let's experience the ecology and behavior of wild animals as if we were a zoologist!

Higamori Forest Park

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.