Souvenirs / Specialties

The original enshu ware “Mine no Sanga”

``Ganso Enshuyaki Mine no Sanga'' from Takako Confectionery, a long-established confectionery store founded in the Meiji era, is a famous confectionery that represents Osako-cho, Hanamaki City. A product made by wrapping red bean paste in dough mixed with sesame seeds and baking it slowly. It has a sublime sweetness and a delicious aroma and sesame flavor.

Yumoto Onsen

business hotel airport

Takinoue Onsen

It is a hot spring located in a volcanic zone with a history of over 200 years and was opened before the 7th year of Ansei. Deep in the Kakkonda Valley from Genbudo Cave, it is a secret hot spring surrounded by virgin beech forest, and the beauty of the 30-meter-high Shimagoe Falls, which shines especially in the autumn leaves, is breathtaking. The spring quality is simple sulfur spring and contains sodium chloride. Effective for chronic skin diseases, diabetes, etc.

Shirouo’s dance eating

Shirouo caught at the mouth of the Kesen River. It has become synonymous with the taste of spring. To eat, season with vinegar and soy sauce to taste and swallow in one gulp. Since there are no scales, the smooth texture is irresistible. If you're lucky, you'll see Shirouo at the market in the city. Also perfect for soups.

Shidodaira Onsen

Kimori no Yu (day trip bathing facility)

After digging through 1352 meters of thick rock, a high-quality natural hot spring emerged. The highly concentrated carbonated spring water is said to increase blood flow 4 to 7 times more than regular hot water, and is recommended for people with diabetes, high blood pressure, or physical pain. We also have a full menu of drinks, desserts, and meals that you can enjoy with your family. [Spring quality] Alkaline simple radiant spring

Hachimantai Dragon Eye (Kagami-numa)

Kagami-numa is located on the Hachimantai mountaintop promenade. It is said that the appearance of the melting snow in spring resembles the eye of a dragon, hence the name ``Hachimantai Dragon Eye.'' If you are lucky, you can see it from mid-May to mid-June.

Rose garden and Hanamaki Onsen