Kumanohana Observatory

Iwaizumi Town

Coast

It got its name because the peninsula on the other side of the observation deck resembles the head and snout of a bear. You can see three cliff capes lined up with pine forests.

Location: Address: 027-0421 Omoto, Honmoshi, Iwaizumi-cho, Shimohei-gun, Iwate Prefecture
Inquiries: Contact name: Iwaizumi Town Economic Tourism Exchange Division

Phone number: 0194-22-2111

FAX number: 0194-22-3562
Website: https://www.town.iwaizumi.lg.jp/docs/2016022400276/

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Roadside station “Iwaizumi”

The roadside station "Iwaizumi" is located along National Route 455, a 15-minute drive from Rikuchu Coast, and a 10-minute drive from Ryusendo Cave, making it a great location for Sanriku sightseeing spots. There is also a wide variety of local souvenirs on display, including Matsutake mushrooms from Iwaizumi in the fall.

Iwaizumi Town

Coast

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Mount Urira

``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.

Iwaizumi Town

Coast

Nature / Scenery

Skunk cabbage in Hakutori Wetland

Surrounded by the Kitakami Mountains, including Mt. Takamori and Mt. Hakutori, the Hakutori Wetland is a natural treasure trove that was selected in 1988 as one of Japan's top 100 natural areas to preserve in the 21st century. When spring is still early, skunk cabbage secretly opens its white flowers behind a forest of beech, Quercus oak, and Betula birch. The contrast between the gray trees and the skunk cabbage dotted around their roots creates a tranquil atmosphere reminiscent of European forests. Japanese shorthorn cattle are also grazed within the large wetland. [Blooming period] Early to mid-May

Iwaizumi Town

Coast

Nature / Scenery