Kindaichi Hot Spring Village
Kindaichi hot spring village has a history of more than 1,000 years and is said to be where Ainu great chief Aterui took a bath. During the Edo period, it was a designated spa for the Nanbu domain and was called ``Samurai no Yu.'' It attracts attention from all over the country as the setting for the famous Zashikiwarashi legend, and many tourists come from far and wide. There are many attractions in the surrounding area, including Tendaiji Temple, Kunohe Castle ruins, and Masen Gorge.
Ninohe City
Northern Iwate