Souvenirs / Specialties

Roadside station “Nishine”

"Roadside Station Nishinine" is located along National Route 282. Along with specialty products and a souvenir corner, the city's agricultural and livestock products are sold. The most appealing part is the fresh vegetables. They also sell specialty spinach, cabbage, green peppers, and wild vegetables. In addition, the ingredients in the cafeteria mainly use vegetables, meat, eggs, etc. produced in Hachimantai City. Spinach curry and spinach soft serve ice cream are popular.

Kenji Miyazawa Memorial Museum 1

pollano gelato ice cream

The gelato made using locally harvested fresh fruits, vegetables, and wild plants is exquisite. About 20 types of gelato are always on display, and in the spring, unusual flavors such as ``Bakke'' (Fukinoto) and ``Perilla'' are also available on a seasonal basis.

Iwate Prefectural Children’s Center “Iwate Children’s Forest”

Surrounded by a beautiful beech forest in Okunakayama, Ichinohe Town, Iwate Children's Forest is an experiential children's center that fosters surprises and encounters that children experience through a variety of games. The 30-hectare grounds include indoor facilities such as the conical "Hello House" and "Go Go House," as well as an all-weather campfire field and outdoor facilities, so both children and adults can relax and enjoy themselves. It can also be used for accommodation, meetings, training, etc.

Urushi lacquering experience

By painting chopsticks, spoons, etc. with lacquer, you can create your own original piece of art.

Hachimantai Heights [Hachimantai Onsen Village]

It is a highland resort where you can freely enjoy walking, sports, stargazing, etc. while feeling the great nature of Hachimantai. You can spend a luxurious time in a Japanese-style room with an open-air bath overlooking Mt. Iwate in front of you, or in a garden-style open-air rock bath.

Morioka City Central Park BeBA TERRACE

Located on the south side of Morioka Station, in Morioka City Central Park, where cultural facilities are gathered, it was developed with the aim of being a place where people of all generations can have fun, connect, and learn together. The area includes the Manabi Building, which houses a Western confectionery shop and a homespun workshop, the Food and Beverage Building, which houses a udon restaurant and a cafe. In addition, there is a gallery of Nanbu ironware and a direct sales shop selling fresh vegetables and fruits grown by farmers near Morioka city.

futuristic city galaxy earth railway mural

troika

A Russian restaurant located in Kitakami City, founded in 1971. We are particular about making cheese, which is essential to Russian cuisine. Among them, the original baked cheesecake has a rich and melt-in-your-mouth flavor.