Sightseeing Spots

Yaishishidake

The Yakeishi Mountain Range occupies the northern corner of Kurikoma Quasi-National Park and has 13 mountains over 1,000m. Mt. Yaishishi, at an altitude of 1,548m, is the leader of this mountain range. It has the most remaining snow in the prefecture, and wetlands and ponds have developed everywhere. It is said that more than 300 species of alpine plants grow here, and the vegetation is diverse. Climbing courses include the Nakanuma course and the Tsubunuma course, as well as a traverse course that starts at Natsuyu Onsen and goes via Mt. Kyozuka to Mt. Yaishi. National Route 397 leading to the trailhead is closed during the winter. [Mountain opening] First Sunday in June

185 Hachimantai City_Appi Kogen Ski Resort①_(winter)

Tendaiji Temple

In this region, the clear water that gushes from the roots of Katsura has been worshiped as sacred water since ancient times. Katsura Shimizu, located at the entrance to the approach to Tendaiji Temple, is a sacred spring that springs from the roots of a Katsura tree that is said to be 1,000 years old. It has been revered as a source of faith since ancient times, and the Katsura tree is the material for the principal image of the Kannon statue, and Tendaiji is also called the ``Katsura Kiyomizu Kannon.''

181 Morioka City_Ancestor Memorial Hall_(Autumn)

Hydrangeas at Tendaiji Temple

Tendaiji is an ancient temple with a history of 1200 years. When Jakucho went to work as chief priest at Tendaiji Temple, he called on people to start planting hydrangeas in order to revive the temple grounds, which had fallen into disrepair after the war with cedar trees being cut down. Now, in early summer, deep purple hydrangeas bloom on the stone steps leading up to the shrine and within the precincts, adding a noble color to the ancient temple. Flowering/early July to mid-August Opening hours/9:00-17:00

180 Morioka City_Prefectural Museum of Art_(Autumn)

Inaniwa Highlands

A grassland that spreads out at the base of Mt. Inaniwa. The path through the virgin beech forest is perfect for forest bathing. A sea of ​​green grass sways in the wind. Cows and horses are grazing leisurely. Such refreshing scenery refreshes both mind and body. Time seems to move slowly here.

179 Morioka City_Prefectural Public Hall②_(Autumn)

Mt. Inaniwa

Inaniwadake is a gentle plateau with an altitude of 1078 meters, and it takes about 40 minutes to walk from the trailhead to the top, making it perfect for hiking. The view from the spacious summit is exceptional, and you can see everything from Mt. Iwate to the Hakkoda Mountain Range. It is possible to climb the mountain in a wheelchair (please inquire).