lower bridge

Southern Katafuji Lake (Yoshida Dam)

A dam lake created by damming the Kitakami River. The dam side is 50m high and 480m long. Mt. Iwate (also known as Southern Katafuji) is reflected on the surface of the lake. 30 minutes by bus from Morioka Station.

Yamadome Precious Metals Store

Panels introduce the manufacturing process (annealing, brazing, watermarking, etc.) of rings and pendants. Inside the workshop, you can observe the manufacturing process and semi-finished products. We have gained the support of many enthusiasts for our handmade products using high technology, such as making products based on customer designs or remaking them into pendants using gemstones from rings.

Teramachi Street

The street, with its Nambu Ironware street lights, cobblestone-like sidewalks, and temple walls, was selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Roads in 1988. Nearby are Hoonji Temple, known for the 500 Rakans, and Mitsuishi Shrine, which is also a legendary place name in Iwate.