Kokunobo Kokeshi

homespun

Homespun is a textile that has been handed down to farmers in Scotland, England. Homespun means "spinning yarn at home." Homespun was introduced to various parts of Japan at the end of the Meiji period, but it gradually became obsolete due to various factors such as regional characteristics and lack of successors, and currently only remains in Morioka City and Hanamaki City. The carefully selected wool is dyed, spun, and woven by hand, creating a light yet warm product.

Roadside station “Ishidoridani” Nanbu Toji no Sato

The Nanbu Toji no Sato of the roadside station "Ishidoridani" is a place of relaxation, with a symbolic tower decorated with sake brooms (cedar balls) as its landmark, and buildings shaped like sake breweries lined up against a green grove of trees. Facilities include the Sake Brewery Hall (product hall, direct from the farm), restaurant, Nambu Toji Tradition Museum, Toji no Sato Park Golf Course, and the Ishidoriya Library, which has books and materials related to sake brewing culture. , provides information on the attractions of the region, such as famous places and special products. Shushokan's sake ice cream is an original product made using Nanbu Seki Special Pure Rice Sake. The vanilla base has a refreshing aftertaste and is OK to drive.

Konkontei

Hanamaki Tourist Product Center & Japanese Restaurant "Konkontei". We offer a corner of local products from the prefecture and local cuisine such as the famous Wanko Soba. Hanamaki's traditional pickles ``Konkonzuke'' and ``Aonanban Misokko Cucumber'' are popular souvenirs.