Ryushoji Temple Holy Kannon

Imadeyama

Mount Imade, towering over the urban area of ​​Ofunato City, is 756 meters above sea level. The view overlooking Ofunato Bay and the city area, as well as the Pacific Ocean and the Karakuwa Peninsula is spectacular. When the azaleas bloom, the area around the mountaintop is dyed bright red, and when you look up from the national highway, it looks as if the mountain is on fire. Once you reach the top of the mountain, you can take a walk through a large colony of blooming azaleas. From the top of the mountain, you can see the azaleas in full bloom, the city below, and even the blue ocean. [Blooming period] Late May to early June

Koishihama scallop burger

A local burger made with Ofunato's brand scallops, Koishihama. A scallop croquette containing a whole high-quality, thick and sweet scallop is topped with tartar sauce.

Koro persimmon [twig persimmon]

As mid-November passes and the mornings and evenings start to get colder, In Ofunato, the drying process for the specialty product ``koro persimmon'' is at its peak. The colder the weather, the more the persimmon's astringency turns into sweetness, producing delicious dried persimmons. Koro persimmons are rich in dietary fiber and are also a treasure trove of pectin, carotenoids, and vitamin C. The orange ``Tamasudare'' lined up in front of the eaves of farmhouses has become a winter feature.