Sightseeing Spots

Nishimikado

In the past, the west gate, which can be called the main gate of Hanamaki Castle's main enclosure, served as a preparation for the main enclosure and as an entrance for the feudal lord and others. Hanamaki Castle was unable to build a castle tower, so old pictures depict the west gate as the castle tower, and the structure is reminiscent of a tower building. The project was started in 1992 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Hanamaki Town, and was completed in 1994.

Takikan Cave 3

Kiyomizu temple

It is said to have been commissioned by Sakanoue Tamuramaro in the second year of Daido (807), and is an ancient temple that has been widely known as one of Japan's three Kiyomizu temples since ancient times, along with Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto and Kiyomizu-dera in Hyogo's Kamogawa River. The first temple of Ou 33 Kannon Fudaraku.

050 Ofunato City_Choanji_(Autumn)

forest where the wind sounds

Located on the rotary in front of Hanamaki Station, the 21 stainless steel poles with windmills were installed with the aim of making Hanamaki City shine in the 21st century.The original design was selected from among applicants from all over the country. BGM will be played at 15 minutes on the hour at 8:15, 10:15, and after 12:00. It was originally composed by synthesizer artist Himegami.

Takikan Cave 2

Enmanji Kannon Observatory

It is located where the Enmanji Kannon-do Hall is built, and is a hill from which you can overlook the city. Parking lot and toilets are also available. The road is closed to vehicles during the snowy season.

048 Morioka City_Morioka Castle Ruins Park Magistrate Inscription_(Winter)

Yushan Gold Mine Ruins

Tamayama Kanayama has a long history, and it is said that the gold from this mine was used to cast the Great Buddha in Nara, as well as Chuson-ji Temple in Hiraizumi. It is large in scale, with many mine shafts, town ruins, and shrines remaining. There is also a trailhead for Mt. Hikami, where you can see the ocean, mountains, rivers, and Rikuzentakata, which is rich in nature.