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Southern part of the country

Hirono Town

Northern Iwate

History / Culture

    Taneichi is the birthplace of southern divers, has a long history, and is highly regarded for its skills. Prefectural Taneichi High School is the first in the nation to offer a marine development course. (Bus from Morioka to Taneichi: Operates 3 times a day.)
    Take the JR Tohoku Shinkansen from Morioka Station and transfer at JR Tohoku Main Line Hachinohe Station

    Location
    38-94-110 Taneichi, Hirono-cho, Kunohe-gun, Iwate 028-7900 (Taneichi Prefectural High School)
    Inquiries
    Contact name: Prefectural Taneichi High School

    Phone number: 0194-65-2145
    Website
    http://www.town.hirono.iwate.jp/Open in new tab
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    Roadside Station “Oono” Food Hall

    "Roadside Station Ono" is located along National Route 395 in Ono, Hirono Town. At the "Food Hall" located in one corner, the local cuisine "Hittsumi", which has been eaten frequently in the area since ancient times, and "Akadori Ramen" using red chicken (Michinoku Akadori) are popular.

    Hirono Town

    Northern Iwate
    Other

    Takizawa Otaki

    A 20m high and 15m wide waterfall surrounded by virgin forest behind Takizawa Shrine. Surrounded by forests, it has an impressive tranquility and mysterious atmosphere. (Bus from Morioka to Taneichi: Operates 3 times a day.) Transfer at Hachinohe Station on the JR Tohoku Main Line

    Hirono Town

    Northern Iwate
    Nature / Scenery

    Taneichi Farm Direct Contact Plaza

    It's a lively farm-to-table center filled with seafood and mountain produce, and locals visit every day because of the prices and freshness of the products. Seasonal vegetables, mushrooms, wild plants, and freshly caught seafood are lined up. There is also a restaurant where you can enjoy local food.

    Hirono Town

    Northern Iwate