Hiraniwa Kogen

Sodeyama Plateau

You can see the mountain ranges of the Kitakami Highlands and the Ou Mountains, including Mt. Iwate and Mt. Himegami, and the view is especially spectacular during the season of fresh greenery. *Vehicles cannot be operated during the winter.

Seven waterfalls

It's about a 1.5km climb along Nanatakizawa, which joins the Mabuchi River from Shimofuyube. The 43m waterfall that can be seen through the thicket of trees is the third waterfall, the highest of the seven tiered waterfalls. The Japanese beech that grows wild around the waterfall is the northernmost Japanese beech and has been designated as a natural monument of the town.

Mount Tobetsu

There is a trailhead across the road from the entrance to the headwaters of the Mabuchi River, and after walking for about 10 minutes from the trailhead, the view suddenly opens in front of you and you emerge onto the magnificent Yasuke-daira. In early summer, the grass is filled with beautiful flowers that bloom like a fairy tale, perfect for a picnic. After passing Yasukedaira, you will find yourself in a spectacular virgin forest, and if you enjoy a leisurely stroll, you will reach Obiraki. It takes 30 minutes to climb from Obiraki to the summit, which is a rather steep climb. Altitude: 1,235m.