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Ozora Falls

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

Nature / Scenery

    A waterfall 83m high and 6m wide located halfway up the Ou Mountains. It is said that when viewed from directly below, it looks like it is falling from the sky, hence the name. The surrounding area is surrounded by a virgin beech forest and the scenery is splendid. To Ozora Falls, get off at Hanamaki Station on the JR Tohoku Main Line, then drive 60 minutes to the Prefectural Outdoor Activities Center, then walk 90 minutes.From Tohoku Expressway Hanamaki Minami IC, get to the Prefectural Outdoor Activities Center 50 minutes, then walk 90 minutes.

    Location
    〒025-0251 Toyosawa, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture
    Inquiries
    Hanamaki City Hall Tourism 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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    forest where the wind sounds

    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.

    Hanamaki City

    Southern Iwate
    Sightseeing Spots

    Lake Tase

    Lake Tase, created by damming the clear Sarugaishi River, is a large artificial lake with a circumference of 45 km. Not only does it have beautiful scenery in each season, but it is also a treasure trove of freshwater fish, such as carp, carp, and winter smelt fishing. Approximately 200,000 irises decorate the lakeside from mid-June to early July, and in the summer you can enjoy lake sports such as canoeing and sailing. You can also get there from the Kitakami Ezuriko IC on the Tohoku Expressway.

    Hanamaki City

    Southern Iwate
    Nature / Scenery

    Roadside station “Hayachine”

    The roadside station "Hayachine" is located at the foot of Mt. Hayachine and overlooking Lake Hayachine. In addition to rest facilities, there is a corner displaying records of exchanges with sister city Berndorf, Austria, the Osako Yamamura Cultural Exchange Center, a park, and a corner selling specialty products.

    Hanamaki City

    Southern Iwate
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