Sightseeing Spots

Mount Tobetsu

There is a trailhead across the road from the entrance to the headwaters of the Mabuchi River, and after walking for about 10 minutes from the trailhead, the view suddenly opens in front of you and you emerge onto the magnificent Yasuke-daira. In early summer, the grass is filled with beautiful flowers that bloom like a fairy tale, perfect for a picnic. After passing Yasukedaira, you will find yourself in a spectacular virgin forest, and if you enjoy a leisurely stroll, you will reach Obiraki. It takes 30 minutes to climb from Obiraki to the summit, which is a rather steep climb. Altitude: 1,235m.

Mt. Iwate 3

Iwate Regional Exchange Center “Plaza Ai”

We will create a place for wide-area exchange and collaboration among surrounding municipalities and disseminate information on tourism products, etc. It can be used for a variety of purposes, including a town introduction corner, restaurants, observation corner, event hall, and meeting rooms.

Hiraniwa Sanso Shirakaba no Yu

Kamaishi Daikannon

Kamaishi Daikannon stands at the tip of Kamazaki, watching over Kamaishi Bay. The height is 48.5 meters, and the interior is divided into 13 floors, with the 1st to 3rd floors containing the worship hall and the enshrinement room for the 33 Kannons, the 4th to 10th floors are dedicated to the Seven Lucky Gods, and the 12th to 13th floors are where Kannon is held. It is now a fish basket observation deck that appears above the fish. From this observatory at a height of 120 meters above sea level, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.

Nanashi Ameyama

Fuji of Fujishima

A huge Nodafuji tree with beautiful branches is located in Kotoridani in the town. The tree is said to be several hundred years old, and in 1932, when it was designated as a natural monument, it had a root circumference of 3.3 meters. It used to get tangled in the branches of a neighboring wig, but that branch has died, so it is now supported by a steel-framed wig. Because it is an old tree, the main trunk has become thinner than before, but new branches have grown, and when the flowering season comes, the smoldering purple flower clusters droop, creating a magical appearance. [Blooming period] Mid-May to late May

Morinoyu

Former Iya store

When you cross Uenohashi from Honmachi Street, you will see a magnificent black stucco storehouse-style house on the left. Built after the Great Morioka Fire of the Meiji era, this is a clay storehouse-style building that was built by skilled craftsmen with a lot of time and effort. The expressive windows and roof give a rich impression, retaining the vestiges of a wealthy kimono wholesaler. The storehouse in the back is the gallery ``Saisono'' and the coffee shop ``Issaryo.'' Morioka City Preserved Buildings