Saturday/Sunday Jumbo City

Mt. Kurakake

Mt. Kurakake, located at the base of Mt. Iwate and with an altitude of 897m, is a hiking course for families where you can easily enjoy climbing. This is the mountain that Kenji Miyazawa loved, and there is a monument to his poem ``Kurakake no Yuki'' next to the parking lot. Mt. Kurakake has been designated by the government as a scenic spot in Ihatov, and its appearance changes spectacularly with each season: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Please take a look at the majestic view of Mt. Iwate from the summit.

Takizawa Forest Park/Nature Center

A vast forest park and a bird-watching forest within it. The natural forest, which is a mix of coniferous and broad-leaved trees, is home to a variety of animals, including the fictive flycatcher, great tit, and squirrel, making it a paradise for creatures. Regular nature observation sessions are held on the third Sunday of every month. Binoculars are available for loan for free, so feel free to participate. Nearby are Iwate Prefectural University, Industrial Culture Center, and Umakko Park Iwate.

Kenji Miyazawa’s poetry monument (Kurakake no Yuki)

Mt. Kurakake, the mountain that Kenji Miyazawa loved. The landscape, which changes its appearance with the seasons, is so beautiful that it is said to be the driving force behind Kenji's work. The monument with the poem ``Kurakake no Yuki'' stands next to the parking lot of the Takizawa Nature Information Center.