40°N Symbol Tower

Anmoura Waterfall

With a drop of over 100m, it is said to be the highest waterfall in Iwate Prefecture. Anmoura can be seen from the Anmoura Observation Deck, located behind the Kurosaki-so National Lodging House and descending the 262 steps. This is exactly the easternmost point of 40 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds north latitude. From the observation deck set up in a small space on the cliff, you can see the waterfall cascading down the cliff directly into the Pacific Ocean, and the thread-like flow of water adds an accent to the gorgeous scenery. . ``Anmo'' is a general term for scary things such as demons, monsters, and monsters in the Ainu language, and it is said that it was named that way because it was the place where these people lived.

Rikuchukurosaki Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse stands on a cliff at an altitude of 130m in Kurosaki, which juts out into the Pacific Ocean, and has been selected as one of Japan's top 50 lighthouses. The range of light reaches approximately 30 nautical miles (approximately 55 km), the largest in Tohoku. Kurosaki, like Kitayamazaki located in Tanohata Village, is a scenic coastal terrace spot in Sanriku Fukko National Park. As a lighthouse on the 40th parallel of northern latitude, it is paired with the Nyudozaki Lighthouse at the northern tip of the Oga Peninsula in Akita Prefecture on the Sea of ​​Japan side. Its appearance on the quay is beautiful, and it is also affectionately known as the "Chalk Lighthouse." This lighthouse is loved not only by tourists but also by locals.

Kurosaki Observatory

It is a scenic spot that represents Fudai. From the observation deck on top of the Kurosaki cliff, You can enjoy magnificent views of Fudaihama, the coastline of Noda Village and Kuji City, and the Pacific Ocean. In some places, you can see majestic cliffs over 150 meters high. Benten fishing port has deep blue Nedari Beach and a small white-walled island below. Of course, there are boats that go fishing in the nearby seas, You can see Fudai Village's seabirds, such as cormorants, sea hawks, and ducks, flying around in the beautiful blue sky. From May to July, you may be able to see the fantastic phenomena created by the Yamase (northeast wind). It's also a good spot to view the starry sky.