Takizawa City is adjacent to the prefectural capital Morioka City and became a city on January 1, 2014. We have a menu that can only be enjoyed here, such as experiences that allow you to fully enjoy the rich nature of the majestic foothills of Mt. Iwate, and hands-on craft experiences at artisan workshops.
Basic information①
Access: Approximately 10 minutes by car from Takizawa Chuo SIC
Contact: Takizawa City Economy, Trade and Industry Department Agriculture and Forestry Division (55 Naka-Ukai, Takizawa City)
Phone number: 019-656-6537
FAX:019-684-5479
Experience menu ①
| Experience menu | Content | period | Number of people | Time required | Fee |
| Takizawa City Green Tourism Promotion Council | You can experience Takizawa’s diverse agricultural activities such as dairy farming, rice cultivation, vegetables, and fruit trees, and you can experience local food and culture by living with farmers. | All year round (agricultural experience: spring, summer, autumn) | Day trip: 150 people Private lodging: Approximately 20 people | Consultation required | Consultation required |
| Learning effects: By experiencing agriculture and rural life according to the seasons, children can experience the joys and hardships of living in a position and working, which will lead to the growth of children. | |||||
| Message to the teacher…By experiencing the life of a farmer in a beautiful environment with beautiful water, you can learn not only about agriculture but also about local culture and local production for local consumption. | |||||
Basic information ②
Access: 10 minutes by car from Takizawa IC or Takizawa SIC
Contact: Takizawa City Buried Cultural Properties Center (327-13 Yufunazawa, Takizawa City)
Phone number: 019-694-9001
FAX:019-694-9007
Homepage: http://www.city.takizawa.iwate.jp/
Experience menu ②
| Experience menu | Content | period | Number of people | Time required | Fee |
| Jomon history experience course | You can easily make “Magatama” and amber accessories. You can also make earthenware and pottery. | Year round (closed on Mondays) | ~50 people (reservation required) | Approximately 60 to 90 minutes | Admission fee: 200 yen (free for high school students and under), Magatama making: 290 yen, Earthenware making: 230 yen, Haniwa making: 340 yen |
Basic information③
Access: 5 minutes by car from Takizawa IC
Contact: Iwate Forestry Co., Ltd. Takizawa Office Blueberry Garden (152-263 Suko, Takizawa City)
Phone number: 019-688-4856
FAX:019-688-4853
Experience menu ③
| Experience menu | Content | period | Number of people | Time required | Fee |
| blueberry picking | The park opens in early July. Why not enjoy picking blueberries, a mysterious blue fruit, in the midst of nature where the birds are constantly chirping. | Early July to early August | 30-50 people | Around 60 minutes | Elementary school students and above 500 yen Take-out 100g 150 yen |
Basic information ④
Access: 15 minutes by car from Takizawa IC
Contact: Iwana-kan (268-1863, Takizawa Ichigo)
Phone number: 019-688-8161
FAX:019-688-8161
Experience menu ④
| Experience menu | Content | period | Number of people | Time required | Fee |
| Soba making experience | You can experience making 100 percent (no tethers) hand-made soba noodles using home-grown soba noodles. We accept about 70 people for experience all year round. Many of our experiences include children’s parties and our customers. | All year round | 5-20 people | 90 minutes | 1,500 yen (tasting and take-out included) |
| Learning effects: You can experience the rich nature, local cuisine, and warm cuisine, which is expected to be effective in promoting local production for local consumption and dietary education. | |||||
| Message to teachers…We use the food we have grown with care to make our customers happy to eat it. I take pride in my work, which makes use of the natural environment and gives me purpose in life. | |||||
Basic information ⑤
Access: 5 minutes by car from Takizawa IC, 30 minutes walk from IGR Takizawa Station
Contact: Iwate Prefecture Takizawa Forest Park Wild Bird Observation Forest Nature Center (1533-1 Sunagome, Takizawa City)
Phone number: 019-688-5522
FAX:019-688-5522
Homepage: http://www.koiwai.co.jp/shiteikanri/takizawa_fp/nature_c/index.html
Trial menu ⑤
| Experience menu | Content | period | Number of people | Time required | Fee |
| Bird watching, forest walks, crafting with forest materials | ① Create an environment that suits the ecology of wildlife and observe their behavior. ②You can make crafts using materials from the forest. |
Anytime (closed on Tuesdays) | ①40 people ②30 people | Adjust as desired | Admission is free (materials are charged for crafts) |
| Learning effect: It creates an opportunity for children to experience the joy of discovering nature around them by themselves and the joy of sharing it with family and friends. Living things are always in a state of struggle for survival, and we can catch a glimpse of their various behaviors. Rather than simply memorizing species names, we hope to deepen our understanding of species by observing them in conjunction with seasonal changes and behavior. |
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| Message to teachers…Our specialized instructors will provide you with easy-to-understand instructions. | |||||
Basic information ⑥
Access: 5 minutes by car from Takizawa IC
Contact: Umakko Park Iwate (389-18 Sunagome, Takizawa City)
Phone number: 019-688-5290
FAX:019-688-7262
Experience menu ⑥
| Experience menu | Content | period | Number of people | Time required | Fee |
| Horseback riding experience | Even those who have never ridden a horse can easily experience it. | Year-round (closed on Mondays) | No limit | 15 minutes/30 minutes | It depends on the time. |
| Learning effects: Understanding the importance of life through interaction with horses and experiencing horse therapy through horseback riding. | |||||