Hirono Town, located in the northeastern part of Iwate Prefecture, is a town blessed with the blessings of the sea and mountains, facing Aomori Prefecture to the north, Kuji City to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the east. Here, there are many experiences that make use of seafood such as sea urchin and mountain bounty such as wood, and the menu is designed to allow you to experience something throughout the year.
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This is a fun way to learn about the importance of life and the power to live through hands-on experiences.
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You can enjoy both the sea and the mountains.
Basic information①
Access: 10 minutes walk from JR Taneichi Station
Contact information: Hamanasutei main store (22-131-3 Hironomachi Taneichi)
Phone number: 0194-65-2981
FAX: 0194-65-2981
Homepage: http://www.uninosato-hamanasutei.com/
Experience menu ①
| Experience menu | Content | period | Number of people | Time required | Fee |
| Experience making freshly caught sea urchin bowl | Break the sea urchin in its shell and make raw sea urchin rice bowl. It is also served with boiled strawberries, allowing you to fully enjoy the summer taste of Taneichi. | May to July | 30 people | We will discuss this at the time of reservation. | 3,000 yen |
Basic information ②
Access: 10 minutes walk from JR Taneichi Station
Contact information: Hirono Town Taneichi Gymnasium (23-27 Hirono Town Taneichi)
Phone number: 0194-65-4290
FAX: 0194-65-4915
Homepage: http://www.town.hirono.iwate.jp/
Experience menu ②
| Experience menu | Content | period | Number of people | Time required | Fee |
| You can try boating, canoeing, etc. (Instructor’s guidance available) *Reservation required | June to August | 30 people | 9:00～16:00 | 1 boat 60 minutes 110 yen~ |
Basic information③
Access: ㋐40 minutes by car from Karumai IC ㋑15 minutes walk from JR Taneichi Station
Contact information: Hirono Town Fisheries and Commerce Division (23-27 Taneichi, Hirono Town)
Phone number: 0194-65-5916
FAX: 0194-65-4334
Homepage: http://www.town.hirono.iwate.jp/
Experience menu ③
| Experience menu | Content | period | Number of people | Time required | Fee |
| Camping/Forest bathing (Yamato no Oka Forest Park)㋐ | A campsite complete with an auto campsite, a children’s area, and an administration building. You can also enjoy forest bathing in the beautiful nature. | May to October | 10 auto sections, 20 dedicated sites for up to 80 people in tents | 9:00～17:30 | Auto area 1,650 yen Tent-only site 770 yen Lawn area 550 yen |
| Camping/sea bathing (Taneichi Seaside Park) | A campground adjacent to the white sandy beach of Edogahama Beach. The seaside house is equipped with showers and lockers. | May to October | about 70 tents | 9:00～17:30 | 1 piece 1,000 yen |
Basic information ④
Access: 35 minutes by car from Karumai IC
Contact: Agri Park Osawa (69-16-1, Hironomachi Taneichi)
Phone number: 0194-66-2662
FAX: 0194-66-2661
Homepage: http://www.agripark.net/
Experience menu ④
| Experience menu | Content | period | Number of people | Time required | Fee |
| Soba making experience | Experienced instructors will provide kind guidance. The finished soba can be boiled in the on-site kitchen and enjoyed. | All year round | 5 people or more | 60 minutes | 1,500 yen |
| Fresh vegetable picking experience | You can experience harvesting vegetables. You can rest assured that you can see the fruit. | Mid-April to late November | up to 20 people | 60 minutes | Depends on yield |
Basic information ⑤
Access: 40 minutes by car from Karumai IC, 50 minutes by car from Kunohe IC
Contact information: (one company) Ohno Furusato Public Corporation (58-12-30 Ohno, Hirono-cho)
Phone number: 0194-77-3202
FAX: 0194-77-3203
Homepage: http://www.ohnocampus.jp/
Trial menu ⑤
| Experience menu | Content | period | Number of people | Time required | Fee |
| Ohno Park Golf | Enjoy park golf at Honshu’s largest golf course with 11 courses and 99 holes (9 holes per course) in the midst of magnificent nature. | April to November | Beginner course up to 20 people | 1 hour | Adults 800 yen, elementary and junior high school students 360 yen |
| Soba making experience | You can experience authentic Juwari Soba making, from making soba to boiling it. | All year round | 5-20 people | 2 hours | 980 yen |
| Handmade ice cream experience | The ice cream made with Ohno’s fresh milk is exquisite. The lecturer is Yotsuba Group (Food Takumi), a mother of a dairy farmer. | All year round | 5-20 people | 2 hours | 980 yen |
| Tofu/yuba making experience | Experience making tofu using locally produced soybeans. In addition to the taste of the tofu, the stories told by the instructor are also fascinating. | All year round | 5-20 people | 2 hours | 980 yen |
| Pottery experience | Authentic pottery experience using hand twisting and potter’s wheel. You can make your own original pottery such as mugs and plates. | All year round | up to 10 people | 1 hour | From 1,050 yen |
| Woodworking experience | From relatively simple woodworking experiences such as bamboo dragonflies, chopsticks, coasters, and puzzles, to full-fledged tableware production. | All year round | up to 30 people | 1 hour | From 410 yen |
| Sakiori experience | Start with something small, such as a coaster (10cm x 10cm). Once you get good at it, you can also make bags and pouches. | All year round | up to 10 people | 1 hour | From 450 yen |
| Animal interaction experience | You can interact with horses, goats, rabbits, etc. You can also experience horse-drawn carriages and horseback riding. | May to November | group | 1 hour | Horse carriage: 320 yen for adults, 210 yen for children |
| Cultivation experience | Experience growing rice, harvesting vegetables, and fruit trees. | April to November | 10-30 people | We will discuss this with you at the time of reservation. | 1,280 yen |