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forest where the wind sounds

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots

    Located on the rotary in front of Hanamaki Station, the 21 stainless steel poles with windmills were installed with the aim of making Hanamaki City shine in the 21st century.The original design was selected from among applicants from all over the country. BGM will be played at 15 minutes on the hour at 8:15, 10:15, and after 12:00. It was originally composed by synthesizer artist Himegami.

    Location
    1-chome Odori, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, 025-0092 Inside the Hanamaki Station Rotary
    Business Hours
    Performance time: 30 minutes from 8:00, final performance at 21:00 (13 minutes of performance)
    Inquiries
    Hanamaki City Hall Urban Development Division
    Phone number 0198-24-2111
    FAX number 0198-24-0259
    Website
    http://www.city.hanamaki.iwate.jp/Open in new tab
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    Kenji Miyazawa Ihatovkan

    We have collected a large number of art works and research papers of various genres related to Kenji Miyazawa, and have organized them in an easy-to-understand manner and are making them available to the public. It is also home to the headquarters of the Miyazawa Kenji Society Ihatov Center, a gathering of enthusiasts and researchers of Kenji's works.

    Hanamaki City

    Southern Iwate
    History / CultureMuseums

    Hanamaki City Comprehensive Cultural Properties Center

    Opened on May 22, 2011, this facility is a hub for protecting cultural assets in Hanamaki City and disseminating information. Valuable materials from the Mountain Museum, which closed on March 31, 2011, have also been transferred and are now on display.

    Hanamaki City

    Southern Iwate
    Museums

    Hour bell Nanbu Morioka Castle Tower Bell (Hanamaki Castle Hour Bell)

    It is currently located in front of Hanamaki City Hall, but during the feudal period it was located on the Ninomaru site of Hanamaki Castle (the square mountain area of ​​Hanamaki Elementary School). In September 1646, Shigenao, the 28th head of Nanbu, moved the Morioka Castle bell tower to Hanamaki Castle. Additionally, the current bell tower was newly built in August 1978.

    Hanamaki City

    Southern Iwate
    History / Culture