Mukoyama Forest Park

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

Mukoyama, which rises to the south of the town center, was developed as a forest park and completed in 1998.
At the top, there is a monument to Gongen-sama with the motif of Hayachine Kagura, which is representative of Osako Town, as well as an observation deck.
You can drive up to the observation deck that offers a panoramic view of Osako's townscape, but you can also climb over 600 stone steps from the foot of the mountain.

Location: Osako, Osako-cho, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture 028-3203
Inquiries: Contact name: Hanamaki City Osako General Branch Industry Division

Phone number: 0198-48-2111

FAX number: 0198-48-4540
Website: http://www.city.hanamaki.iwate.jp/

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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.

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

History / Culture

Nanbu Toji Tradition Museum

Reopened on July 15, 2020. This is a facility that preserves and passes on the traditional culture of sake brewing by Nanbu chief brewers. Inside, there are exhibits such as a sake brewing vat with a diameter of about 2 meters, various sake brewing tools, and miniatures of sake brewing-related events, making it a facility where you can enjoy understanding sake brewing. There is also a sake tasting corner (for a fee).

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

Museums

Ogase Falls

It is located in the Hanamaki Onsen area, and is said to be named for the fact that it appears to fall in a straight line from a height of 17 meters, resembling hemp wrapped in a skein.

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

Nature / Scenery