Oguro Falls

Ichinoseki City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots Nature/Scenery/Gardens

In a secret area reminiscent of a deep mountain valley, the white water flowing down overlapping large rocks, the surrounding trees, and flowers create a wonderful view of the beauty of each season.

residence/location: Oguro Falls, Chokai, Daito-cho, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, 029-0602
Inquiries: Industry and Economy Division, Daito Branch Office, Ichinoseki City
Tel: 0191-72-2111
Fax: 0191-72-2222
Website: http://www.ichitabi.jp//

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mysterious cave

This limestone cave was discovered 1.3 km north of Geibikei Gorge. The cave boasts a geological history of approximately 350 million years ago, with flowstones, icicles, stalagmites, cave corals, and an emerald green underground lake formed from the ceiling to the walls.

Ichinoseki City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots History / Culture Nature/Scenery/Gardens Museums

Houkikaya

"Kaya" is an evergreen tree of the Taxus family. The base diameter is 1.9m, the height is 23m, and the branch length is 21m. It is the largest tree in the prefecture and is approximately 700 years old. Prefecturally designated cultural property.

Ichinoseki City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots Nature/Scenery/Gardens

Kirara Muroneyama Observatory

Kirara Muroneyama Observatory is an astronomical observatory located on the south side of the summit of Mt. Murone. Equipped with a 50cm diameter reflecting telescope called ``Canopus'' and a 15cm diameter refracting telescope, you can see the sun during the day and many stars and nebulae at night. In addition, planetary models and astronomical photographs are displayed in the training room, which attracts many astronomical enthusiasts and their families.

Ichinoseki City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots Nature/Scenery/Gardens