Settai Nanatsumono

Usukiyama

Usukiyama is a city-owned forest located behind Jodogahama Beach and adjacent to the Prefectural Fisheries Science Museum. Overlooking Miyako Port, kobushi flowers bloom in early spring, and clusters of katakuri flowers grow in mid-April. In addition, 14 types of azaleas and rhododendrons will bloom. Various types of cherry blossoms are in full bloom from late April to mid-May. Since 1994, many types of cherry blossoms have been planted to make it a nationally famous cherry blossom viewing spot, and there are currently 800 cherry trees of 100 types. From Morioka Minami on the Tohoku Expressway to your destination, take the prefectural road, take National Route 106 to Miyako, transfer to National Route 45 in the direction of Kuji, take the prefectural road (there is a sign board), and walk 15 minutes from Jodogahama Parking Lot No. 3 ( (Adjacent to Fisheries Science Museum)

Takohama Beach

A beach made of dark brown conglomerate that contrasts with the white rocks of Jodogahama. It is located behind Jodogahama Beach and is not very noticeable, making it a little-known spot. Many holes created by seawater erosion can be seen in the rocks on the coast. In addition, the coastline itself is beautiful and is a lively beach for local children in the summer. It is located about 15 minutes along the promenade from Jodogahama Beach. *There are no plans to open the sea in 2020.

Kegon-in Temple

Kegon-in Temple is said to have started when Yorimoto Heiichi built a temple in Nejo, taking the name of the temple from Tametomo's Buddhist name, in order to mourn the memory of his father, Minamoto no Tametomo. At first it was Tendai sect, but later it became Soto sect after building a temple at its current location. In 1792, there was a fire that destroyed the main road, and again in 1919. The current main hall was rebuilt later.