Mount Urira

Iwaizumi Town

Coast

Sightseeing Spots Nature/Scenery/Gardens Mountain Climbing / Trekking

``Ureira'' means ``mountain with a lot of mist or mist'' in the Ainu language. It is common to aim for the summit from the Wasan Forest Road, but you can also climb Mt. Ontoko along the ridge to the northwest. Mount Urira, which includes Ryusendo Cave, one of Japan's three largest limestone caves, is located entirely within typical karst topography. It is also a good idea to visit the nearby limestone caves such as Yasuya Cave and Hito Cave. It takes about 2 hours to reach the summit from the Wasan Forest Road entrance. Altitude: 604m.

residence/location: Kannari, Iwaizumi, Iwaizumi-cho, Shimosei-gun, Iwate 027-0501
Inquiries: Contact Name: Iwaizumi-cho Economy and Tourism Exchange Division

Phone: 0194-22-2111

Fax: 0194-22-3562
Website: http://www.town.iwaizumi.iwate.jp/

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Yasukamori

Yasugamori (1,239.1m above sea level) is located in the northwestern part of Iwaizumi Town, in the northern part of the Kitakami Mountains. This area is the headwaters of the Yasukagawa River, which flows into the Pacific Ocean, and it is said that the name of the mountain, Yasukamori, comes from the Ainu word ``wakka'' (clear stream). The course is adorned with Betula birch, Japanese aspenia and buttercup in spring, and sawflower in autumn. From the summit, you can see the Pacific Ocean, Mt. Hayachine, and Mt. Iwate. The trailhead is located in Kuzumaki town, and it takes about 35 minutes to climb, then descend to Yasukedaira, and it is also possible to climb Mt. Tobetsu in about 50 minutes. The forest of giant beech, birch, and yew trees is filled with ferns, hydrangeas, and cypress.

Iwaizumi Town

Coast

Sightseeing Spots Nature/Scenery/Gardens Mountain Climbing / Trekking