Kunimiyama

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

With an altitude of 778m, the Ou Mountains to the west and the Isawa Plain below, Kunimidaira Ski Resort is crowded with skiers in winter.

Location: Nagatsuka, Kinugawa Ward, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture 029-4301
Inquiries: Contact name: Oshu City Kinugawa General Branch Agriculture, Forestry, Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division

Phone number: 0197-52-3111

FAX number: 0197-52-3248
Website: http://www.city.oshu.iwate.jp/

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Shinpei Goto

A politician from Mizusawa Ward, Oshu City. He was the director and medical principal of Aichi Prefectural Hospital, but entered government after treating Taisuke Itagaki. After serving as Director-General of Civil Affairs in the Taiwan Governor-General's Office, he became the first president of the Manchuria Railway Company and devoted his efforts to the development of Manchuria.

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

History / Culture

Yakiishi mountain range beach line

It is a nickname for the stretch of National Route 397 from the Isawa Dam/Tsunuma area to the Akita Prefecture border, and the word "beach" in English means beech. This driving course is surrounded by a vast expanse of primeval beech forest, and is especially popular during the seasons of fresh greenery and autumn leaves.

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots Nature / Scenery

Kuramachi Mall

Iwatanido has long been a distribution center for goods transported by boat on the Kitakami River, and is home to many traditional products such as Iwatado tansu, Iwatani yokan, konkonzuke, and egg noodles. ``Kuramachi Mall'' is a pedestrian-only road that has been built to make use of the warehouses of the manufacturers and merchants. With its stone pavement and classic street lamps, this spot is full of retro vibes, so you can enjoy a relaxing stroll and shopping.

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots History / Culture