Spots/Experiences (list)

Yoshikuni Footwear Store (Nanbu Kiri Geta)

Paulownia is the prefecture's flower, and Iwate Prefecture is known as one of Japan's leading producers of paulownia. It has long been called the ``purple paulownia'' of the south, and is loved for its beautiful, slightly purplish skin. You can feel the culture of Morioka through the Nanbu paulownia geta, which is made by the only geta craftsman in Morioka and has fine grain and is light and comfortable to the touch.

Katakuri and wild cherry blossoms

Iwate Prefectural Sports Park

A comprehensive sports park that includes an athletics field, auxiliary field, baseball field (rubber ball), rugby field, soccer field, tennis court, Japanese garden, children's playground, traffic park, and climbing field. A new bouldering alley was completed in 2020.

Near Hachimanuma at the time of mountain opening

Iwate Oshu Beef

Iwate Oshu beef is a new brand of beef that was created in 2006 by unifying the brands of Mizusawa, Isawa, Kinugawa, and Kanegasaki beef. We fed them high-quality rice straw and hay produced in the fertile land of the Kitakami River basin, and raised them one by one with great care. Iwate Oshu Beef signboards are placed at designated sales outlets, so you can purchase with confidence.

Tashirodaira Plateau

Sennumagahara

citizen’s forest

A recreational forest for citizens where you can enjoy moving your body to the fullest in nature, including the athletic "Wanpaku Maru" in the shape of a sailing ship set in Mt. Hakone, and a 41.5m roller slide. From the observation deck, you can see a panoramic view of Sanriku's stunning ria coastline. You can try your hand at woodworking at the wooden house "Hakone" (for a fee).

Spring in Genbikei