Sightseeing Spots

Morioka City Protected Garden “Ichinokura House”

"Ichinokura House" was designated as a protected garden in 1971 based on the Morioka City Natural Environment and Historic Environment Conservation Ordinance. This garden and building have a long history, having been built in the late Meiji period by Morioka-born politician Hiroshi Abe (member of the House of Peers and governor of Tokyo). It was later transferred to Mr. Ichinokura and acquired by Morioka City in 1992, and even today it still gives us a glimpse of the past. In addition, the Ichinokura residence, which is located in Abedate, which has deep ties to the Oshu Fujiwara clan, has Chusonji lotus plants divided, and you can enjoy beautiful lotuses from late July to early August.

Genbu Onsen

A hot spring located 10km north of Shizukuishi Town, along the road to Amihari Onsen. The Kakoneda River flows nearby, making it a quiet environment perfect for relaxation. It is also a convenient base for mountain stream fishing and autumn foliage viewing. Chloride hot spring containing sodium bicarbonate. Effective for rheumatism and neuralgia. There are three accommodation facilities.

Ichinoseki Ankake Katsudon

summer insect mountain

Natsumushiyama, at an altitude of 717m overlooking the ocean, is the northernmost spot for Japanese deer. There is a road leading up to the top of the mountain, and along the way, you can see not only the intricate coastline but also Ofunato and Mt. Kinka, and the view is so good that a fantastic scene unfolds during the fishing season. Surrounded by nature, you can enjoy a relaxing resort feeling.

Hotel Shidodaira [Shidodaira Onsen]

A resort hotel where you can have an experience that makes you feel like you're on a journey while staying inside the hotel. In addition to baths where you can enjoy Iwate's four seasons and one of the largest buffets in Tohoku, there are also plenty of on-site facilities such as a heated pool that can be used all year round and the "Asobi no Mori" where parents and children can enjoy.

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Shizukuishi Takakura Onsen

There is a large open-air bath on the south side of the Shizukuishi Prince Hotel overlooking Mt. Iwate, a magnificent peak known as Southern Katafuji.It is perfect for refreshing yourself by soaking in the hot springs after playing golf or skiing.

Former Morioka High School of Agriculture and Forestry (Agricultural Education Museum attached to Iwate University Faculty of Agriculture)

Kenji Miyazawa also studied at the former Morioka High School of Agriculture and Forestry, which opened in 1908 as Japan's first high school of agriculture and forestry. It is currently open to the public as an educational museum displaying many materials related to Kenji. There is a botanical garden within the Faculty of Agriculture, which is a popular place for residents to relax. The European-style school building has been designated as a national important cultural property.

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