Sightseeing Spots

Homespun Michinoku Akanekai

You can see the homespun process, which is all done by hand, from dyeing to weaving, and a series of panels introduce the manufacturing process. Homespun, which was popularized in Iwate by British missionaries at the beginning of the Meiji period, is a woolen fabric made from dyed wool and woven from hand-spun thread. While mass production is often done by machines, Michinoku Akane-kai is particular about creating original handmade products, in which each warp and weft of spun wool is woven by hand.

Rasu Jijinkai Shimonohata

Natsuyu Kogen Onsen [Usamori no Yu] (Day trip bathing facility)

An open-air bath where you can escape from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the view of Natsuyu Plateau surrounded by mountains on all sides. From the terraced bathtub, you can even see Kitakami City in the distance. The far infrared sauna with an outside window warms your body comfortably and is perfect for refreshing. The indoor bath also uses plenty of natural hot spring water, so you can thoroughly relax in the bath.

Urumi crafts

The tools used to make lacquerware, such as the lacquer bucket that collects lacquer sap, the feather that removes dust, the tools used for decoration, and the brush that applies lacquer, are on display, as well as the process of making a teapot stand. The master who has been in this business for over 40 years is a traditional craftsman of Joboji lacquerware, which is designated as a national traditional craft. Lacquerware made from natural materials has a pleasant texture. You can taste the real goodness.

Marukan Daidokudo Menu Case

B&B Kuranoya

Asakai Co., Ltd.

You can see the process of making delicious local sake, which is unique to Morioka, a city with clean water, and learn about sake making. A guide will be available for tours of the facility, including the brewery (Showa Asahigura), product factory, and local sake product center.

homespun

Dandelion