Ozora Falls

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

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/

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Hidehira lacquer

The fixtures used at Chuson-ji Temple and Motsu-ji Temple in Hiraizumi were handed down to the folk, and they are also made in Hanamaki. The lacquer from the southern region is of the highest quality in the world and is used in high-quality lacquerware. Also, as the birthplace of Kenji Miyazawa, lacquerware related to Kenji's works are also made.

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

Hanamaki City Comprehensive Cultural Properties Center

Opened on May 22, 2011, this facility is a hub for protecting cultural assets in Hanamaki City and disseminating information. Valuable materials from the Mountain Museum, which closed on March 31, 2011, have also been transferred and are now on display.

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

Museums

Shinbori Castle Ruins

On a small mountain with an altitude of 184m. It is said to be a valuable mountain castle ruin because it was built in a stepped manner and has a dry moat. In the Middle Ages, it was the residence of the Niibori clan, a family of the Hidenuki clan.

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

History / Culture