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Amihari Visitor Center

Shizukuishi Town

Central Iwate

Sightseeing Spots

    The visitor center is a base facility that introduces Mt. Iwate's rich nature, history, literature, etc., as well as promotes activities to interact with nature and environmental conservation activities in collaboration with the local community. The exhibition room is equipped with a computer information search corner, topographical models, panel displays, and an audio guide system, as well as explanations from resident commentators. You can enjoy a vast view from the observation terrace.

    Location
    1-2 Komatsukura, Nagayama, Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, 020-0585 (Amihari Onsen)
    Business Hours
    9:00～17:00
    Closed
    ・No closing days from April to October
    *Every Tuesday from November to March (closed the next day on public holidays)
    ・New Year holidays (12/29-1/3)
    Price
    free
    Inquiries
    Amihari Visitor Center
    Phone number 019-693-3777
    FAX number 019-693-3778
    Website
    http://amihari17.ec-net.jp/Open in new tab
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    Photo: Morioka Tourism and Convention Association
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    Kunimi Onsen

    A famous hot spring in Michinoku located at Kunimi Pass at the southern foot of Mt. Komagatake on the border with Akita Prefecture. There are Ishizuka Ryokan, Mori Sanso, and Kunimi Sanso (day trip). It has the efficacy of both sulfur spring and hydrogen carbonate spring, and even among sulfur springs, it is hydrogen sulfide type. Yuiro is famous for its rare green color. When I took a little bite, I was surprised at how bad it tasted. The hot springs are 100% fed directly from the source and are yellow-green in color, with a strong smell of hydrogen sulfide. A lot of Yunohana is precipitated. The source is 50 degrees, and 200L gushes out per minute. It is very popular among mountain climbers, hot spring enthusiasts (due to the special quality of the water), and spa visitors.

    Shizukuishi Town

    Central Iwate
    Sightseeing SpotsHistory / CultureNature / Scenery

    Komagatake

    It is located at the southernmost tip of Towada-Hachimantai National Park and straddles both Akita and Iwate prefectures. The mountain's name comes from the legend that a horse can be seen appearing on the mountainside during the lingering snow in early summer. It is a treasure trove of diverse volcanic topography and hundreds of species of alpine plants, including dicentra.

    Shizukuishi Town

    Central Iwate
    Nature / Scenery

    Shizukuishikawa Park

    A row of about 150 Yoshino cherry trees planted along the river embankment near JR Shizukuishi Station. ●Blooming period Usually late April to early May

    Shizukuishi Town

    Central Iwate
    Nature / Scenery