Masen Gorge

Ninohe City

Northern Iwate

A scenic spot of rocks and cliffs overlooking the Mabuchi River. The megaliths Ogami-iwa (180m) and Megami-iwa (160m) are the largest in Japan and have been designated as national scenic spots.

Location: Ishikirisho, Ninohe City, Iwate Prefecture, 028-6101
Inquiries: Ninohe City Commerce, Industry, Tourism and Distribution Division
Phone number 0195-43-3213
FAX number 0195-23-1634
Website: http://www.city.ninohe.lg.jp/forms/info/info.aspx?info_id=477
Other: 【access】
Route 1: Ninohe Station → [5 minutes by taxi] Masenkyo
Route 2: Ichinohe IC → [10 minutes by car] Masenkyo

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Cassiopeia Messe Nanyato

``Cassiopeia Messe Nanyato'' was born as an information dissemination facility, coined from the Bon dance ``Nanyato-yara'', which is traditional in the Ninohe metropolitan area and the Kita-Ou region. There is an observation deck at a height of 33.6 meters, and you can see Mt. Orizume, Masenkyo, and Ninohe city. It also has an event hall, conference room, etc., and can be used for multiple purposes.

Ninohe City

Northern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots

Ninohe Citizen’s Forest

The Citizen's Forest Festival is held in mid-May, and the area is crowded with trout fishing tournaments and other events. You can collect wild flowers and mushrooms here, and it is a popular place for forest bathing and relaxation for local residents. The Kenhoku Youth House is located nearby, and some people use it as well. Forestry Center Phone 0195-27-3283

Ninohe City

Northern Iwate

Nature / Scenery

Joboji History and Folklore Museum

The exhibits center on lacquerware and lacquer scraping tools from the feudal period, as well as materials related to Tendaiji Temple, as well as stone tools, earthenware, and everyday tools.

Ninohe City

Northern Iwate

History / Culture Museums