Sightseeing Spots

Tachibana Bishamondo

A group of Buddhist statues from the Heian period are enshrined there that tell the story of the Kunimiyama culture of ancient Buddhism. Among them, the ``Wooden Standing Statue of Bishamonten'' and ``Wooden Standing Statue of Nitennou'' have been designated as National Important Cultural Properties.

Sanriku Railway Kita Rias Line Kotatsu Train ③

Yamawa Ryokan

Cape Nesaki Ladder Tiger Dance

It is a tiger dance that is performed on a ladder approximately 20 meters in length at an angle of approximately 50 degrees.The acrobatic dance has a strong appreciation element, and its official name is ``Furyu Karashishikyokujo no Tai.'' In the ancient times, when a certain god was going to Izumo country with his attendants, his way was blocked by a Karajishi on a cliff in a valley, and a member of the group called Saibo took the opportunity to move the Karashishi to the cliff. There is a legend that they were able to arrive safely in Izumo thanks to his invitation to the top, and it is said to be a recreation of the situation between Karashishi and Saibo. Designated as an Intangible Folk Cultural Property by Rikuzentakata City in 1971 Venue: Kurosaki area, Hirota-cho, Rikuzentakata city (Kurosaki Shrine parking lot, once every four years in October) Nemisaki area, Hirota-cho, Rikuzentakata city (Nemisaki fishing port, 2 Once a year (October) October 10:00, 11:00, 13:00 (3 performances) (The exact schedule is determined by the executive committee every year, so it is undecided. Once every four years, there are years when it is not held.) Kurosaki During the annual shrine festival, special buses are scheduled to run from Taya Beach and Tomari Fishing Port.

Sanriku Railway Minami Rias Line Direct Train ②

Shirasan Ryokan

Mt. Iwate (Yakehashiri/Kamibo trailhead)

A mountain that represents Iwate Prefecture. To climb Mt. Iwate from the Nishine area of ​​Hachimantai City, you can go from the Yakehashiri or Kamibo trailhead. On the Yakehashiri climbing course, there is a large community of the alpine plant Dicentra, and many small pink flowers bloom on the treeless mountainside, pleasing the eyes of climbers. [Climbing period] From July 1st to the second Monday of October (Sports Day). When entering the mountain, please fill out the climber card.

Sanriku Railway Minami Rias Line Direct Train ①

Shizukuishi-so