Yakushigawa mountain stream

Jodogahama Beach

The name Jodogahama was given about 300 years ago by Reikyo, the seventh head priest of Joanji Temple in Mt. Miyako, who exclaimed, ``It's just like the Pure Land of Paradise.'' In 2001, it was selected as one of the top 100 scented landscapes, and in 2006, it was selected as one of Japan's 100 best bathing beaches, specially selected by the sea section.

Miyako City Kitakami Mountains Folklore Museum

Nationally designated important tangible folk cultural property. The Kawai area of ​​Miyako City has lived continuously with the blessings of the mountains. Three exhibition rooms centered on the first exhibition room, which introduces the lives of people who lived in harmony with nature, centering on the tools that supported life in the mountains, and a video with 30 fixed seats on a staircase. There is an exhibition room and a special exhibition room.

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.