Sightseeing Spots

Tokurakuji Temple

Tokuraku-ji Temple (Soto sect) was founded in 1558 as a branch temple of Hoko-ji Temple in Nagawa-cho, Aomori Prefecture. The carvings in the transoms of the main hall of this temple (370 in total) are said to be some of the best in Tohoku, and each side is based on a legend or historical fact, and their splendor is astounding. In addition, the seated statue of Yakushi Nyorai and the wooden standing statue of Bodhisattva Wakashi are designated as important cultural properties of the prefecture, and there are many other statues enshrined there as well.

Heiji Ryokan

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Kubizaki

A huge rocky peak that rises to the east of the Ekiki Peninsula. At its base, white waves are splashing, and it's powerful enough to remind you of the maritime Alps. It is said that this name came from the head of an Ezo chief who washed ashore. At the tip of the cape is the Kubizaki Lighthouse, and the view of the series of capes from here is spectacular.

Art Hotel Morioka (formerly Hotel East Japan Morioka)

*As of March 10, 2019, the facility name has been changed from "Hotel East Japan Morioka".

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Kunohe Village Forest Park

Area: 20 ha. East Germany, Romania, Great Britain, America, Canada, etc. Approximately 100 types of foreign trees have been planted, and there is also an educational botanical garden and a children's playground.

Local Employees Mutual Aid Association Iwate Prefecture Branch Espoir Iwate

Wanko Soba 3 [*Please contact Azumaya Main Store (TEL: 019-622-2252) when using this service. ]