Recreational Activities / Experiences

Prefectural Matsukawa Campsite

It is used as a base campsite for Mt. Iwate, and the rich natural environment surrounded by beech and oak trees is attractive. There are approximately 70 tent sites, with a kitchen and toilet.

Nanohana and Mt. Iwate

Shinobi piece

A simple horse doll made from rice straw, unique to the Hanamaki region. There are many local toys related to horses across the country, but this one is unique. There is a legend that a straw horse was made for love, etc., and it was secretly placed in the Kannon-do Hall of Enmanji Temple at night, and wrapped in yellow or red cloth as a token of gratitude for the fulfillment of a wish. Folk crafts derived from matchmaking.

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Morioka Ekimae

This hotel opened in October 2021 and is approximately 3 minutes walk from the east exit of JR Morioka Station. Convenience store available on site.

Roadside Station “Yamada” Oista

A roadside station that relocated and reopened in July 2023 near the Sanriku Coastal Road Yamada IC. The nickname "Oisuta" is a combination of oysters, a specialty of Yamada Town, and the meaning of "come on." Inside the facility, there is also a tourist information center and a restaurant where you can enjoy local specialties from Yamada Town, oysters and other seafood. In addition, there is a large parking lot and a playground for children on the premises, making it the perfect place to take a break from driving around Sanriku.

galactic palace

Joint store opening between Zen-Noh Iwate Prefectural Headquarters and meat processing and wholesaler Iwate Livestock Distribution Center. This is a full-fledged restaurant that serves yakiniku, shabu-shabu, steak, and other dishes using mainly high-quality prefecture-produced beef such as Kuroge Wagyu and Tankaku beef. Information on beef production history is displayed in the store, and by operating a touch-panel monitor, customers can check the origin, producer, livestock farm, and feed information for the beef that will be served that day. We aim to be a ``local production for local consumption'' restaurant, with a focus on locally produced rice, vegetables, and alcoholic beverages.

Tayama Drive-in

Shigaku Ski Resort

The area around the foot of Mt. Shigaku is being developed as an outdoor activity zone. Mt. Chokai can be seen from Mt. Shigaku, which is 563 meters above sea level, and the ski slopes at the ski resort are generally short, but there are steep and gentle slopes, making it enjoyable for the whole family, from advanced skiers to beginners. There is one bowler lift. There is also a 2.5km cross-country course.

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Morioka

15 minutes walk from the east exit of JR Morioka Station. It is very close to downtown Morioka City.