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Aharayama Plateau

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

Nature / Scenery
#Azalea

    Located between Mt. Hosai and Taneyama Plateau, there is the municipal Abarayama Makino. From late May to mid-June, the astragalus azalea colony is in full bloom, creating a wonderful contrast between bright green and vermilion.
    Take the Esashi Municipal Bus Ide-Kojiya Kuchizawa Line (via Kami-Ide) to Babasaki bus stop, get off at the JR Tohoku Shinkansen Mizusawa-Esashi Station, get off at the Iwate Prefectural Transportation Esashi Fujiwara-no-sato Esashi Bus, get off at the Esashi Bus Center bus stop, and transfer.

    Location
    〒023-1761 Ide Aharayama, Esashi Ward, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture
    Inquiries
    Contact name: Oshu City Hall Esashi General Branch Commerce and Industry Tourism Division
    Phone number: 0197-35-2111
    FAX number: 0197-35-3476
    Website
    http://www.city.oshu.iwate.jp/Open in new tab
    Other
    Impassable during snowfall

    Highlights
    [Summer] Azalea late May to mid-June
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    Oshu City

    Southern Iwate
    Sightseeing SpotsMuseums

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    Oshu City

    Southern Iwate
    History / Culture

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    Oshu City

    Southern Iwate
    Sightseeing SpotsHistory / Culture