Kumanohana Observatory

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.

Treasure of the Forest Matsutake Mushroom Sake

Iwaizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture, the Kingdom of the Forest, is the city that declares itself the best in oxygen. Iwaizumi Matsutake Mushroom Sake, Mori no Takara, was researched and developed by the Iwaizumi Matsutake Business Cooperative Association in this town. A natural-flavored sake made from sake (water from Ryusendo Cave underground lake) and matsutake mushrooms grown in Iwaizumi.

Fureai Land Iwaizumi

``Fureai Land Iwaizumi'' has an auto campground, cottages and trailer houses, a barbecue area, an artificial slope for sledding, playground equipment, and an open space, so you can relax and have fun with your family in the great outdoors. ``Blue Train Nihonkai'' is a sleeper express train that can be used as a lodging facility in its original condition, allowing you to enjoy the atmosphere of train travel.