Yakushigawa mountain stream

Hangan Inari Shrine

To commemorate the virtue of Yoshitsune, who left Mt. Kuromori and headed north after being holed up for three years and three months, a shrine was built on top of his buried armor. This is Hangan Inari Shrine, and Minamoto no Yoshitsune is the enshrined deity.

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)

Hei River

It is one of the most scenic clear streams in the Kitakami Mountains, with a total length of 75.5 km, originating from Kukai Kogen in the Kawai district of Miyako City and flowing to Miyako City, crossing the JR Yamada Line and National Route 106. It has a tributary, the Kariyagawa River, and attracts anglers with ayu fishing from the opening of mountain stream fishing in March to July. Small fish: March 1st to September 30th Ayu: July 1st to the period determined by the Fisheries Association Telephone: 0193-62-8711 (Heiigawa Fisheries Cooperative Association)