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Hirono Town Taneichi History and Folklore Museum

Hirono Town

Northern Iwate

Sightseeing SpotsMuseums

    We are exhibiting materials about ``Nanbu Moguri,'' which was passed down to Taneichi and is famous nationwide. It has a library, and several times a year special exhibitions related to the history of the town are held.
    Transfer to JR Tohoku Main Line Hachinohe Station and get off at JR Hachinohe Line Taneichi Station

    Location
    23-27-1 Taneichi, Hirono-cho, Kunohe-gun, Iwate 028-7916
    Business Hours
    Weekdays 9:00-18:00 Saturdays and Sundays 9:00-17:00 Closed on Wednesdays, holidays, year-end and New Year holidays
    Inquiries
    Contact name: Hirono Town Taneichi History and Folklore Museum

    Phone number: 0194-65-3943
    Website
    http://www.town.hirono.iwate.jp/Open in new tab
    Other
    【access】
    Route 1: Morioka Station → [125 minutes on the conventional line] Taneichi Station → [5 minutes on foot] Hirono Town Taneichi History and Folklore Museum
    Route 2: Karumai IC → [45 minutes by car] Hirono Town Taneichi History and Folklore Museum
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    Hirono Town

    Northern Iwate
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    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

    Okaya Inari Shrine

    A shrine with a long history, located in a forest of old trees. Enshrined as the deity of Uka Nōtama no Mikoto, it is one of the most prominent shrines in the Sanriku region and is visited by many visitors from far away. In particular, the annual festival in May is crowded with many worshipers. Take the JR Tohoku Shinkansen to Shukudo Station on the JR Hachinohe Line and get off at Morioka Station, then transfer at JR Tohoku Main Line Hachinohe Station.

    Hirono Town

    Northern Iwate
    Shrines / Temples