Sightseeing Spots

Shosuke Sato

Born in Hanamaki City, he was one of Japan's first doctorates in agriculture. The first president of Hokkaido Imperial University (later Hokkaido University). He entered Sapporo Agricultural College (currently Hokkaido University) in 1891 as one of the first students and studied under Dr. Clark. After graduating, he moved to the United States and studied agricultural technology and agricultural policy. After returning to Japan, he continued to contribute to the promotion of agricultural education.

Tono Shishi Dance (1) H21 Iwate/Hiraizumi Tourism Campaign Dog Sibling Special Award

Kahoru Ryokan

A Japanese-style inn located 2 minutes walk from Hanamaki Station. The bus stop is also nearby, making it convenient for business, sightseeing, and climbing Mt. Hayachine.

Spring Visit H20 Iwate/Hiraizumi Tourism Campaign Dog Sibling Special Award

Rhododendron Yukko [Goyo Onsen] (day trip bathing facility)

Morioka handmade village

With the concept of "see, touch, create," this facility brings together Morioka's traditional techniques such as crafts, folk crafts, and food.In addition to a handmade workshop zone with 15 workshops, over 4,000 types of local products are on display and for sale. is also being carried out. The handmade workshops are especially popular, and you can see up close how the craftsmen use their traditional methods, as well as receive instructions directly from the craftsmen as you create your own original work.

Suzuki Shasada

A freedom and civil rights activist from Morioka City. He moved to Tokyo to study at a Christian school, but sympathized with the Freedom and People's Rights Movement led by Taisuke Itagaki and became an activist, and returned home after being recruited by ``Kugasha,'' a central organization in Iwate. He published ``Morioka Shinshi'' and called on people to participate in the freedom and civil rights movement. By merging ``Kyogasha'' and ``Kyodosha,'' it became a political association directly connected to the Liberal Party, and in 1891 it became a permanent member of the Liberal Party, the highest ranking member of the Liberal Party, but in 1881, he suddenly died due to appendicitis before he reached his goal.

Healing Waterside H21 Iwate/Hiraizumi Tourism Campaign Honorable Mention

Ikoinomura Iwate [Iwate Mountain Yakehashiri Hot Spring]