Daijiji Temple

Hayasaka plateau

The grassland, which stretches over 1 km from east to west, is surrounded by forests of white birch and larch. In spring, buttercups, azaleas, and azaleas are in full bloom. Part of the grassland where Mt. Iwate and Mt. Himekami overlap is used as a pasture, where Japanese Shorthorn beef cattle, affectionately known as ``Akabeko'', are grazed. Rengetsu azalea flowering period/mid-June to late June

Wanko Soba (Morioka)

"Wanko" is a dialect that refers to a wooden bowl. In areas such as Morioka and Hanamaki, there was a custom of serving soba to entertain guests. The only way to serve freshly boiled food to a large number of customers at once is to serve it in small portions in bowls. This etiquette is said to be the origin of Wanko Soba. The reason why you are forced to refill your plate as soon as you finish eating is a courtesy of hospitality towards guests, which is called ``otebachi.'' ``Wanko Soba'' is a playful dish where the waitstaff throws soba noodles in one after another while shouting ``Hai, Dokkoi. The greeting "Gochisousama" is not understood there. The food is served until the bowl is covered.

Takamatsu Park (Takamatsu Pond)

Takamatsu Pond is an embankment built in the 1660s for flood control in Morioka. There were four such banks, which were once called ``Ueda no Tsutsumi,'' and one of them is the current Takamatsu Pond. With an area of ​​10.5 hectares full of water, it is a famous spot for cherry blossoms that is listed as one of the ``Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan.'' It has become a recreational spot for citizens in all four seasons, with boats in the summer, colored leaves in the fall, and swans in the winter. There is. [Rose garden] More than 40 types of roses are planted here, and the best time to see them is usually around mid-June. free entrance. No time limit. [Button garden] More than 200 peonies and peonies have been planted, and the best time to see them is from mid-May to late May. free entrance. No time limit.