Taro Hometown Products Center

Baked pineapple

Matsumo" was eaten as a healthy food in the Miyako region. We have commercialized and sold it as "Yakimatsumo (grilled Matsumo)" so that more people can know about it. Please enjoy it in vinegared dishes and soups.

cute black beans

This healthy drink is made by blending the extract of black flat beans (gankui beans), a specialty of the Kawai region of Miyako City, with pure honey harvested at the foot of Mt. Hayachine. Black beans contain a lot of saponin and iron, and saponin in particular is said to be good for the throat and has been used for a long time.

Roadside station “Kukai Kogen”

Heading east on National Route 106 from Morioka City and passing through the tunnel of the mountain pass, you will reach Kukai Kogen. From the roadside station ``Kukai Kogen'', you can see Mt. Kabuto Myojin, making it the perfect place to take a break from your drive. It is fully equipped with features such as dining at a restaurant with an extensive menu, a souvenir shop stocking not only local specialties but also products from nearby areas, and an information center where you can purchase tourist information.