Higamori Forest Park

Ichinoseki City

Southern Iwate

Located at the headwaters of the Senmaya River at the foot of Mt. Murone, the forest park is characterized by its view of the reservoir full of clear water and Senmaya below. The source of the Senmaya River, which flows into the reservoir, is water that springs from underground at Mt. Murone, and is reputed to be rich in minerals and delicious. Many people go out of their way to fetch water because of its delicious taste.

Location: 11-183 Higamori, Senmaya-cho, Ichinoseki-shi, Iwate 029-1111
Inquiries: Ichinoseki City Senmaya Branch Construction Division
Phone number 0191-53-2111
FAX number 0191-53-2739
Website: http://www.ichitabi.jp/
Other: 【access】
Route 1: Ichinoseki Station → [60 minutes on the conventional line] Senmaya Station → [30 minutes by bus] Neyama bus stop → [30 minutes on foot] Higamori Forest Park
Route 2: Ichinoseki IC → [75 minutes by car] Higamori Forest Park

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