Northern Iwate

mountain grapes

A natural straight drink made from 100% wild grape juice harvested from the naturally rich forests of northern Tohoku. It has been popular as a health drink in the Kuji region since ancient times.

Kunohe Castle ruins

The site of Kudo Castle, the last battlefield of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. In Tensho 19, Masami Kudo, the lord of the castle, rose in rebellion against the fact that the lord of the Nanbu domain was decided to be Nobunao Nanbu. Since this inheritance was officially approved by Hideyoshi Toyotomi, he was defeated as a rebel and Kudo Castle was destroyed.

Shirai Kaigan Station

Sanriku Railway's unexplored station, also known as the best in Tohoku. It is tucked between tunnels, with only one forest road in front of the station, and is far from any villages. The station is nicknamed "Aroma of Sea Urchin. It was named after the Shirai area, which is famous for its sea urchins. It is said that the scene in the final episode of the drama "Amachan" in which the main characters run through the tunnel was filmed in the third Shirai tunnel adjacent to the north side (downhill side) of the station.

Mt. Orizume (mountain summit observation deck)

Mt. Oritsume is a folding screen-like mountain (852m above sea level) that separates the Pacific coast from the inland area. The Orizume course on the Ninohe side is about 8 km from the base of Tate Bridge on the Ninohe/Kunohe Line to the top, and takes about 3 hours. For this reason, we are blessed with a 360-degree panoramic view of the Hachinohe sea and the sunrise over the Pacific Ocean. Additionally, due to the large temperature difference between the coastal and inland areas, seas of clouds often occur, and you can see Mt. Iwate floating in a sea of ​​clouds from the observation deck. [Period] May to November

Nanbu Senbei Ishibashi Senbei

A long-established Nanbu rice cracker shop in Ninohe City that has been in business for 51 years. We make traditional Nanbu rice crackers one by one by hand.

Uchimaki Cave

Uchimagi Cave is the fifth longest cave in Japan in terms of total length. Rare glacial bamboo shoots can be seen in the cave as a characteristic winter phenomenon. Normally not open to the public. The cave is open to the public twice a year. Uchimagi Cave Festival usually held in July ● Ice Bamboo Shoot Observation usually held in February

Soba no Takumikan

``Soba no Takumikan'' is run by mothers of farmers who grow spinach. You can experience making soba noodles and making mamebu.

Kappo Ryokan Obonai [Kindaichi Onsen]

A quaint and hospitable inn surrounded by mountains. The mildly alkaline hot spring water, which feels soft against the skin, is easy to soak in for a long time and warms the body gradually. The cuisine, which makes the most of delicious Ninohe ingredients, is also well received.

Teletrack Taneichi

Iwate Horse Racing's off-site winners' ticket booths are popular with many enthusiasts and leisure-seekers. (Bus from Morioka to Taneichi: 3 services a day.) Transfer at Hachinohe Station on the JR Tohoku Main Line

[Iwate Enjoyment Model Course] Spectacular View Course

[Model course] A 2-night, 3-day trip to enjoy Sanriku Geopark [Iwate Travel Map] Iwate Prefecture Tourism Association TEL 019-651-0626

Part 2 Let’s go to Sanriku! Special feature – Kuji/Noda/Fudai area

Famous cherry blossom viewing spots in the northern area of ​​the prefecture

Exquisite! Iwate liquor special – Sake [north/center of the prefecture]

Exquisite! Iwate’s liquor special – Wine [north/center of the prefecture]

Special feature on Iwate techniques – traditional crafts

Iwate rainy day spot

Part 2 Let’s go to Sanriku! Special feature – there’s more

Famous place for flowers “Summer”

Special feature on Iwate skills – Iwate craftsmen ① Northern and coastal areas of the prefecture