Tase Fishing Park

Toriyagasaki Park

Hanamaki Castle was originally called Toriyazaki Castle and is said to have been the stronghold of the Abe clan in the 10th century. Currently, the Nishimikado gate has been restored, and the main enclosure remains has been developed as a park. The area around the park is lined with cherry blossom trees, and is crowded with visitors during cherry blossom season. Usual best time to see: Mid-April to late April

Osegawa Sansa Dance

It became established as a group dance for farmers to pray for a good harvest and to express the joy of a bountiful year.

Wanko Soba/Restaurant Kashiya

Established in 1904, this is a long-established soba restaurant in Hanamaki, which is said to be the birthplace of Wanko soba, and is crowded with tourists as well as local regulars during lunch. It is also the birthplace of the ``Wanko Soba All-Japan Tournament'' that made Wanko Soba known throughout the country, and at Kashiya you can casually enjoy Iwate Hanamaki's specialty, ``Wanko Soba.'' At Kashiya, we value the ``spirit of hospitality'' that is the essence of Wanko Soba, ``We want our customers to enjoy delicious soba to their heart's content.'' You can enjoy freshly boiled, delicious soba noodles at your own pace, while enjoying conversations with the wait staff and friends.You can also count the number of bowls you've eaten using matchsticks, the old-fashioned way. The method is also very tasty. In addition to Wanko Soba, we offer a wide variety of soba noodles, set meals, eel, a la carte dishes, and drinks, as well as a variety of seasonal menus that make use of seasonal ingredients. *Business hours have changed. Please see our homepage for changes in business days.