Sightseeing Spots

Kanjizaio-in Temple Ruins [World Heritage Site]

It is said that the Kanjizaioin Temple ruins adjacent to the east of Motsuji Temple were run by the second wife of Motohira. The temple area is 120m from east to west and 240m from north to south. The square garden pond (Maizuru-ga-ike) with rounded corners is dotted with rock formations made of piled up megaliths similar to rough seashores, a small Suhama beach, and a long central island running east to west. On the north bank is a plaza, towards which are the remains of the Great Amida-do Hall to the west and the remains of the Small Amida-do Hall to the east. On the east bank, there are also the ruins of the bell tower and the ruins said to be Fugendo.

Appi Toyohata Onsen

Frontier Hot Spring opened in 1998. The large bath is also equipped with a sauna. The hypotonic alkaline high-temperature spring is amber in color and has a surprising variety of effects when used for bathing or drinking.

Willow bat

lower bridge

At the time of the formation of the castle town, it was an important bridge connecting the city center and the Kanan area. The imitation jewels were repaired and added to the ones that were used in the Kami-no-bashi and Yo-no-ji bridges in the past.

Iwate Mountain Yakehashiri Hot Spring

100% natural hot springs at the foot of Mt. Iwate. The simple alkaline spring water washes away dead skin cells and cleanses your skin.

Hecchoko Dango

Kakitsubata community on the mountain shore

Kakitsubata is also the flower of Morioka City. This colony is located in Taihei, a mountain bank about 4 km northeast of the city, along National Route 455, which connects the city and Iwaizumi. During the flowering season, refreshing blue-purple flowers bloom all over the 931-square-meter grounds, and they stand out against the yellow-green leaves, making for a spectacular sight. There is also an arbor and parking space on the premises, making it a relaxing spot for citizens. It is a prefecture-designated natural monument, and conservation efforts are being actively carried out. Flowering/early June to mid-June

Seminezaka Onsen Hoju no Yu (day trip bathing facility)

Seminezaka Onsen "Hoju no Yu" is a day trip bathing facility.

grain rice