Sightseeing Spots

Tsubakikan and Go stones around the world

Ofunato is known as the "village of camellias" due to its warm climate, and the native camellias are blooming with red flowers everywhere. The camellia has been designated as the flower of Ofunato City and has become a symbol of the city. The World Camellia Museum/Goishi exhibits 700 camellias of approximately 600 varieties from 13 countries around the world. In addition to displaying seasonal flowers produced in the area, camellia seedlings, camellia goods, camellia oil, and potted plants are also on sale.

Okawaya Ryokan

A snowy local train that brings comfort H21 Iwate/Hiraizumi Tourism Campaign East Japan Railway Company Morioka Branch Manager Award

Life Culture Museum

The Lifestyle Culture Museum, which displays about 300 items such as agricultural tools and folk implements, introduces the way of life in this region from the Meiji period to the early Showa period. You can learn about the history and climate that are closely tied to the region and its lifestyle, such as the wisdom and ingenuity with which they overcame the harsh winters of northern countries, and the lives of people back then who lived in harmony with nature. Getting to know the history and climate of the place you visit is a valuable pleasure when traveling to a new town. Please stop by.

I caught it! Selected for H21 Iwate/Hiraizumi Tourism Campaign

Ueno Ryokan

Motsuji Iris Garden

It all began in 1952 when 100 irises were purchased from Horikiri Iris Garden, a famous garden in Tokyo. Since then, plants have been received from Meiji Shrine and other enthusiasts from all over the country, and now it has become a famous flower spot where 30,000 irises of about 300 species bloom. The main event is the Iris Festival, which begins in time with the blooming. Many events are held to convey Japan's rich traditions, such as Ennen dance performances, koto and shakuhachi concerts, and tea ceremonies. [Blooming period] Late June to early July [Iris Festival] Every year from 6/20 to 7/10

Rikuchu Yagi Station

Kyukamura Rikuchu Miyako