Torakuji Temple wooden eleven-faced Kannon statue

Urumi crafts

The tools used to make lacquerware, such as the lacquer bucket that collects lacquer sap, the feather that removes dust, the tools used for decoration, and the brush that applies lacquer, are on display, as well as the process of making a teapot stand. The master who has been in this business for over 40 years is a traditional craftsman of Joboji lacquerware, which is designated as a national traditional craft. Lacquerware made from natural materials has a pleasant texture. You can taste the real goodness.

Southern Katafuji Lake (Yoshida Dam)

A dam lake created by damming the Kitakami River. The dam side is 50m high and 480m long. Mt. Iwate (also known as Southern Katafuji) is reflected on the surface of the lake. 30 minutes by bus from Morioka Station.

Morioka Jajaan (Morioka City)

Freshly boiled hot noodles such as flat Ikishimen noodles or udon noodles, Add chopped cucumbers, green onions, secret meat miso paste, vinegar, chili oil, garlic, and added ginger to your liking. You can eat it by mixing it well or by mixing it little by little, and each person will have a different taste depending on the amount of seasoning they add, making Jajamen with their own taste. And the final treat for Jajamen fans is ``Chitan (Chitantan)''. Once you've finished eating most of the noodles, crack a raw egg onto a plate, pour the boiling water over it, add green onions and meat miso, and the delicious ``Chitan'' is completed.