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Mt. Kurakake

Takizawa City

Central Iwate

Nature / Scenery

    Mt. Kurakake, located at the base of Mt. Iwate and with an altitude of 897m, is a hiking course for families where you can easily enjoy climbing. This is the mountain that Kenji Miyazawa loved, and there is a monument to his poem ``Kurakake no Yuki'' next to the parking lot. Mt. Kurakake has been designated by the government as a scenic spot in Ihatov, and its appearance changes spectacularly with each season: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Please take a look at the majestic view of Mt. Iwate from the summit.

    Location
    〒020-0172 Takizawa City Ukai Adachichi
    Inquiries
    Takizawa City Tourism and Products Division
    Phone number 019-684-2111
    FAX number 019-684-5479
    Website
    http://www.city.takizawa.iwate.jp/mtkurakakeOpen in new tab
    Other
    [Time required] 80 minutes to the top and 60 minutes to the descent from Ainosawa Campsite *During the winter, the parking lot is not cleared of snow. Kurakakeyama badges are now on sale at Takizawa Nature Information Center!
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    Mt. Iwate (Takizawa City)

    Mt. Iwate, known as "Nanbu Katafuji", has an altitude of 2,038 meters. Mt. Iwate, which is loved by mountain climbing enthusiasts from both within and outside of the prefecture, is home to many alpine plants such as dicentra, chinguruma, and violets. Please come and experience the splendor of the scenery you can see from the top of the mountain.

    Takizawa City

    Central Iwate
    Nature / Scenery

    Onikoshi Sozen Shrine

    In 1597, a horse in Sawauchi village became unruly while playing in the field, ran all the way to Takizawa, and died. The villagers buried him with care and built a shrine. This is said to be the beginning of Sozen Shrine, and since then, people have taken time off from work to decorate their horses and worship at this shrine on May 5th, Boy's Festival. This is the birthplace of Chagu Chagu Umako, which has been held on June 15 of the new calendar since 1968, and on the second Saturday of June since 2001.

    Takizawa City

    Central Iwate
    History / CultureShrines / Temples

    Goryu no Fuji

    Wisteria in the precincts of Kakukake Shrine. It is rare in the prefecture to have five large trees that are approximately 200 to 300 years old growing in their natural state. Its appearance is reminiscent of five dragons soaring into the sky, hence the name Five Dragon Fuji.

    Takizawa City

    Central Iwate
    History / CultureNature / SceneryShrines / Temples