Hachimantai Mountaintop Rest House

Gozaishoenchi

If you follow the promenade from near the Hachimantai Aspite Line Gate exit, you will arrive at Gozaishoenchi. The area around Gozaisho-numa and Akanuma is a treasure trove of alpine plants with pretty flowers in full bloom. Let's take a walk along the wetland path while paying attention to the wetland plants that color the seasons: spring, summer, and autumn. The two swamps have fantastic colors, but Akanuma in particular is also called ``Goshikinuma'' because the color of the lake changes due to iron oxide, and it is an ice-free lake that does not freeze even at -30 degrees Celsius. be. You can walk around the two swamps once along the wooden path in 90 minutes. I'm looking forward to encountering alpine plants such as daylilies and daisies.

Horai border

Horai-kyo, located on the east side of Fujishichi Onsen, was formed by lava that rolled out when Hachimantai Volcano erupted, and is littered with huge rocks and strange stones. Over thousands of years, the lava cooled, hemlock moths and fir trees grew thickly, and water collected in the depressions, creating the beautiful Horai Swamp. Old trees that have been transformed by the forces of nature form a forest, and the scenery is particularly magical on foggy days. The approximately 40-minute trekking course is like a natural athletic course, passing through fallen trees. Along the way, there are Horai Swamp with clear water and a forest where the Moria tree frog, a natural monument, spawns.

Hachimantai City Museum

The Ashiro district of Hachimantai City has played an important role as a transportation hub to Akita and Tsugaru since ancient times, and has developed a unique culture. We will introduce the history and culture of the Ashiro area as well as learn about the activities of our ancestors who lived in the area. There are many interesting materials such as items related to the 15th Great Priest Kojun of Higashieizan Kan'eiji Temple Gokokuin who was from the former Ashiro Town, the ``Tayama Calendar'' which is a rare picture book even in Japan, old agricultural tools, lacquerware, Jomon relics, etc. On display.