Sightseeing Spots

Chongtan Valley

A valley located upstream of the Sarugaishi River. The huge granite rock has been eroded into steps to make it look like tatami mats, and it is known as a famous spot for autumn leaves.

Hachimantai Snow Corridor 1

I Room Rikuzentakata

Kakkonda Valley

This valley is located in the upper reaches of the Kakkonda River that flows at the southern foot of Mt. Iwate, and is approximately 10 km long from Genbudo Cave to Takinoue Onsen. There are a variety of broad-leaved trees, including primeval beech forests, and the fresh greenery and autumn leaves are especially beautiful. At the back of the gorge is Torigoe Falls, a stunning 30m waterfall that falls from the rock face into a deep green basin. During the autumn leaves season, it is crowded with many people. [Autumn leaves] Usually early to mid-October

Red windmill [Uguisuku Onsen]

Opened on February 17, 2013. In addition to hot springs, this accommodation facility also has one of the largest radon rock bath facilities in Tohoku. You can also enjoy day trip bathing. There is also a meeting room and banquet hall, which can be used for business or groups.

Hayachine Kagura 2

Yaoji Hashimoto

A painter from Shiwa Town. Graduated from Tokyo Fine Arts University, Department of Western Painting. His 300th masterpiece, ``Change Time'', was exhibited and selected as a special selection at the Teiten Exhibition in 1930, and it continued to be selected as a special selection and recommendation. After the war, he entered politics and served as chairman of the prefectural assembly. After finishing his time as a member of the Diet in 1960, he moved to Europe as a painter and held an exhibition after returning to Japan. In 1975, he founded the Hashimoto Museum of Art in Iwayama, Morioka City, where he exhibited a number of works, including works by himself and friends, works by the Barbizon school, and folk art. (The museum closed in 2001.)

Blessings of the Earth H21 Iwate/Hiraizumi Tourism Campaign Selected

Iris Yu

Ryokan Komatsushiro reopened in July 2013. It has become ``Iris Yu'', a low-priced business inn.