Sightseeing Spots

Ishigami no Oka Art Museum

Opened in 1993 as the first outdoor sculpture museum in Iwate Prefecture. Reopening on June 18, 2021. The outdoor exhibition hall has been reborn as a ``Flower and Art Forest'' where you can enjoy not only sculptures but also lavender, hydrangeas, blueberries, and more than 100 types of flowers.

Motsuji Kyokusui Banquet 5

Kitayamazaki Cliff Cruise Tourist Boat

You can enjoy the impressive view of Kitayamazaki, a scenic spot representing Sanriku Fukko National Park, from the ocean. Flights depart from and arrive at Shimagoshi Port, located south of Kitayamazaki. There are waves to go out into the open ocean, but these are also very impressive. One lap is 50 minutes. Umineko bread is also sold on the cruise, and you can also experience feeding the sea cats.

Jirobee family

Spring Fujiwara Festival 4

Yakushido

This is a Tendai sect temple where the spring water that gushes from the grounds is said to be effective against eye diseases. The main image is the Yakushi Nyorai statue, and the legend of Princess Sayo remains. In summer, pretty mountain lilies bloom around the temple grounds.

Pacific Hotel Morioka

Spring Fujiwara Festival 3

Kunohe Castle ruins

The site of Kunohe Castle, the last battlefield of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. In the 19th year of Tensho, the castle lord, Masazane Kunohe, started a rebellion because he was dissatisfied with the fact that Nobunao was chosen as the lord of the Nanbu domain. Since this inheritance was officially recognized by Hideyoshi Toyotomi, he was subdued as a traitor and Kunohe Castle fell.