Kamabuchi Falls

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

Located in the depths of Hanamaki Onsen, the clear water of the Daikawa River flows down into several streams, like a tama-sudare, over a circular Oiwa stone measuring 8.5 meters high and 30 meters wide. It is said that Iwawa got its name from its shape, which resembles an upside-down rice cooker. There is a monument of Kenji's poetry.

Location: 〒025-0304 Yumoto, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture Near Hanamaki Onsen “Kashoen”
Inquiries: Contact name: Hanamaki City Hall Tourism Division

Phone number: 0198-24-2111
FAX number: 0198-24-0259
Website: https://www.city.hanamaki.iwate.jp/kanko/midokoro/shizen/1003919.html
Other: Highlights: [Late October to early November] Autumn leaves season

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Daikoji Temple

Founded in 1381 by Umeyama Zenji. There is a clay Buddha Kannon that enshrines a 14cm clay statue of Sho Kannon (also known as Shutsugi Kannon).

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

History / Culture Shrines / Temples

Takamura Sanso

This is the house where Kotaro spent seven years in Hanamaki.The exterior has been covered to preserve the facility, but the interior remains as it was when Kotaro lived there.

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots

Korinji Temple

A Jishu temple founded in 1280. It is said that it was founded by Michitsugu, the eldest son of Michishige Kono, the lord of Terabayashi Castle, who later became a devotee of Ippen Shonin, the founder of Jishu Buddhism, and with his cooperation established the Nenbutsu dojo. Many important documents are stored in the treasury. In the beautiful garden, a huge oak tree stands out.

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

History / Culture Shrines / Temples