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Yamato no Oka Forest Park

Yamato no Oka Forest Park is located in the middle of Kujihira-dake Mountain. The view from the viewpoint, Chibi Plaza, offers a panoramic view of more than 270 degrees, refreshing with the lush greenery of Taneichi and the blue of the ocean. The plaza also has a slide and other playground equipment, perfect for families. The park has a campground with wooden decks and an administration building with shower rooms, allowing visitors to enjoy a comfortable outdoor life. Transfer at Hachinohe Station on the JR Tohoku Main Line and get off at Taneichi Station on the JR Hachinohe Line.

Kujihiradake

Kujihiradake is 706m above sea level. This is a great hiking course that is 5km from the trailhead to the top and takes about an hour to walk. The view from the summit is spectacular, with a 360-degree panoramic view of Mt. Iwate, the Hakkoda Mountains in front of you, and the Pacific Ocean behind you. The night view of the azaleas in early summer and the fishing fires swaying in the distant sea is especially magical. Near the top of the mountain, there is Kujidaira Shrine, dedicated to the guardian deity of horses, Ozen-sama. There is also a campground, and events are held in the spring, summer, and fall, making it a lively place.

Passing through the womb

Tainai Kuguri, located at the 8th station of Mt. Kujihiradake, has strangely shaped rocks measuring 10 meters square and lined up at 50 centimeter intervals, and it is said that walking through these rocks will relieve your lower back pain.