Takabi flour/Takabi udon

Roadside station “Kawasaki”

The roadside station "Kawasaki" is located 200m east of Kitakami Ohashi Bridge on National Route 284. There is a direct sales store for agricultural products and regional specialties, as well as a restaurant serving local ingredients. Among them, noodles (including various types of ramen) made with the roots of the Kawasaki region's specialty ``Hodoimo'', a legume plant, are gaining popularity. Native to North America, it is also known as ``Apios'' and is cultivated by several local farmers.It is said to contain a lot of calcium and fiber and is effective in controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol.It is processed into powder and kneaded into noodle dough. There is. There is also a corner with information on sightseeing and souvenirs in the Higashiiwai region. ■Opening hours: Direct farm facilities/restaurants/9:00-19:00 (until 18:00 from December to March) Information Rest facility/24 hours, open all year round

Togatta Kokeshi doll

With the Sato brothers of Shiroishi City, he learned how to turn wood, came to Hanamaki in 1950 and created camellia kokeshi dolls, and since 1960 he has also been making Shunshun-style kokeshi dolls.

edelwein

With the motto ``Good wine comes from good grapes,'' the wine is produced using locally grown grapes, and is one of Iwate's most representative wines, both in name and in reality. We have a diverse lineup including ``Conzerto'' and ``Moon Serenade'' that use Campbell, as well as ``Niagara.'' In addition, Satsuki Nagane Vineyard, which uses Riesling Rion, a wine-specific variety, has received high praise at competitions both domestically and internationally.