[Taxi plan] Hachimantai/Matsukawa course

"Aspite" is the name given to a volcano that is shaped like an inverted shield. A driveway with a total length of approximately 27km that straddles both Iwate and Akita prefectures and traverses Hachimantai. Mt. Iwate can be seen to the south from the road that weaves around the side of Mt. Chausu, and the blue lakes and withered fir trees in the forest create a landscape unique to Hachimantai. In mid-April, the winter traffic ban on the Hachimantai Aspite Line is lifted, and several meters of snow still remains on both sides of the road, creating a ``snow corridor.'' Passable period from mid-April to early November. However, the road may be closed when there is a danger of freezing.
[2024 season]

Scheduled to open from 10:00 on Monday, April 15, 2020>

Please note that the schedule may change depending on the weather.

Hachimantai, a part of Towada-Hachimantai National Park, straddles both Iwate and Akita prefectures, and includes a plateau centered on the mountains that form the backbone of the Ou Mountains, Genta-Mori and Mt. Chausu to the east, and Mt. Hakudake and Fujishichi Onsen to the south. , is used as a general term that includes the western Minoyu and Yakeyama areas. It has an aspite-like topography, with numerous crater marshes such as Hachimanuma among the sea of ​​Betula birch and Aomori fir, and alpine plants such as day lily and skunk cabbage spread out around the gentle walking path. Additionally, there are the Hachimantai Aspite Line and Hachimantai Jukai Line, which are great driving courses that allow you to fully enjoy nature while admiring the majestic view of Mt. Iwate, and there are parking lots and rest houses at the prefectural border.

A road that literally passes through the sea of ​​trees in Hachimantai and connects Matsukawa Onsen and Fujishichi Onsen. A perfect driving course that connects with the Aspite Line at the top. You can also see the magnificent view of Mt. Iwate, a waterfall with a cool breeze, and the breath of ancient times (the source of hot springs). You can especially enjoy the wonderful scenery during the season of fresh greenery and autumn leaves. Passable period from late April to early November. However, the road may be closed when there is a danger of freezing.
[2024 season]

Scheduled to open from 10:00 on Friday, April 26, 2020

Please note that the schedule may change depending on the weather.

It was the first geothermal power plant to begin operation in Japan in 1966, and is the fourth geothermal power plant in the world. The steam rising from the huge 46m high cooling tower is astounding. The Geothermal Museum is a PR facility, with videos and panels showing how geothermal power generation works.