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 “Mitagai Branch”

A roadside station built on the site of the former Mon Elementary School Mitagai Branch along National Route 455 from the Morioka direction. Based on the concept of an old elementary school, it has a ``purchasing department'' (store) and a ``lunch room'' (cafeteria), creating a nostalgic space. Nearby, there are limestone caves such as Ryusendo Cave, one of Japan's three major limestone caves, a nationally designated natural monument, and Yasuya Cave, the longest in Japan with a total length of over 10,000 meters.

Iwaizumi Town

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Other

Hometown medicine meal Enki

Based on Iwaizumi's local food, we offer five types of ``Yakuju Gozen'' menus that you can choose according to your physical condition. The summer menu ``Kiri'' includes 9 dishes that improve liver function, with the main dish being seared Iwaizumi Tankaku beef with medicinal sauce. In addition to the ``Yakuju Gozen'' menu, there are also individual items on the menu.

Iwaizumi Town

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History / Culture

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