It was established in 2012 with the purpose of promoting Iwaizumi's tourism resources and revitalizing the region. The group is divided into Ryusendo Cave, Machinaka, Sea, and Mountain groups, and each group plans and implements exchanges through their respective guides.
basic information
Access: Iwaizumi town
Contact information: Iwaizumi Tourist Guide Association (Iwaizumi Town Iwaizumi Kannari 1-1, Iwaizumi Town Tourist Association)
Phone number: 0194-22-5955
FAX:0194-22-4911
Experience menu
| Experience menu | Content | period | Number of people | Time required | Fee |
| Ryusendo Cave Guide | A local guide will take you through Ryusendo Cave, one of Japan’s three major limestone caves and a nationally designated natural monument. | All year round (reservation required at least 14 days in advance) | 1-50 people | 60 minutes | 2,000 yen per person, 1,000 yen for 2 to 4 people, 500 yen for 5 to 10 people, 400 yen for 11 to 30 people, 300 yen for 31 to 50 people (admission fee not included) |
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Learning effect: You can learn about limestone caves and various types of stalactites from a local guide. Message to teachers: See and experience limestone caves and stalactites, and use them to study earth science. |
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| Typhoon disaster area inspection guide | We will tour the site while listening to the guide’s explanation about the damage and recovery status of the 2016 Typhoon No. 10 heavy rain disaster. | Year-round (Holidays: 4/29-5/5, 8/13-16, 12/29-1/3) | Approximately 40 people (number of passengers per bus) | 1 hour ~ (negotiable) | 6,250 yen (per bus) |
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Learning effect: By actually seeing the wide-ranging disaster situation in Iwaizumi Town, you can learn about the wonders of nature that cause major disasters and how disasters occur. Message to teachers: By visiting the disaster site and hearing the guide’s real-life experiences, you will be able to learn about the current situation in the disaster area that cannot be learned from TV or the Internet, and think more deeply about disaster prevention on your own. |
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| Sanriku Coast Exploration Hiking | We will guide you through tsunami-related locations and disaster prevention facilities in the Omoto area, and convey lessons from natural threats and disasters. Upon request, we will also provide explanations about Typhoon No. 10 of 2016 and Sanriku Geopark. | All year round (reservation required at least 14 days in advance) | 1-60 people | About 1 hour | Guide fee: 1,500 yen per person, 800 yen for 2-4 people, 500 yen for 5-10 people, 400 yen for 11-30 people, 300 yen for 31-60 people |
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Learning effects: By actually seeing the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami with your own eyes, you can learn about the current situation in the affected areas, the threats of nature, the history of tsunamis, and the preciousness of life. Message to teachers: By actually walking through the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami and seeing them with their own eyes, children will understand the dangers of nature and the preciousness of life. |
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| Strolling around Ureira-dori shopping street | A shopping street where time seems to have stopped since the Showa era. You can enjoy the scenery of the street dotted with warehouses and Western-style buildings. Although the scale is small, you can see how local things live and interact with local people. There is little traffic, making it a safe place for independent training. | All year round | Approximately 1 to 60 people | 1 hour | 1,500 yen per person, 800 yen for 2 to 4 people, 500 yen for 5 to 10 people, 400 yen for 11 to 30 people, 300 yen for 31 to 60 people *If a walking guide is included |
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Learning effect: You can observe the traditional way of life and experience the local culture, climate, and people. You can also try your hand at demonstrations of weaving, spin craft, pottery, or wild grape dyeing. Message to teachers…At the shopping street nestled in the mountains of Mt. Ureira, which means “foggy peak” in the Ainu language, you can safely and safely conduct independent training. |
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| Tree climbing experience | Tree climbing is an activity where you climb a tree using special ropes and safety equipment and enjoy a sense of unity with nature. You can experience nature above the trees, and even beginners can enjoy it safely. | Consultation required for group reservations (available from March to November) | For group reservations: 5 to 10 people in total (need to discuss) | 1 time: Approximately 1 hour In the case of a group, it is divided into two or more times depending on the number of people. | For Ryusendo Cave Festival: 2,000 yen per person (insurance included) For group reservations: Estimate required (varies depending on number of people) |
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Learning effect: You will develop a feeling of valuing nature. Through the process of climbing with your own strength, you will gain courage and confidence. Message to the teacher…You can experience nature from the top of the tree and use your five senses to see the scenery that is normally not visible from the ground. Please experience this fun as well. |
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| Urirasan trekking guide | Mt. Urira is the symbol of Iwaizumi Town, and you can see the cityscape from the top of the mountain. We will support your safe trekking by explaining the relationship between Mt. Urira and the local area, as well as the flora and fauna that inhabit it. | April to November | 4-20 people | 4 hours | 2,000 yen per person (insurance included) |
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Learning effect: You can learn about the nature of Iwaizumi Town and Mt. Urira from the guide. Message to the teacher: Through the scenery you can see as you walk on your own, and the encounters with flora and fauna along the way, you can experience the charm of nature and the importance of environmental conservation. |
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