Shiwa Inari Shrine and Shiwa Old Inari Shrine

Gashiwa of Shogen-in Temple

Kashiwa is originally a deciduous broad-leaved tree with an upright trunk and can reach a height of over 20 meters, but this Kashiwa does not stand upright, but instead splits into four trunks at the ground level, each of which creeps along the ground before standing up. It has been popularly known as Gyakugashiwa because it looks as if the roots have turned into branches. This gigantic oak tree with such an unusual shape is rare and valuable, and it was the first oak tree to be designated as a national natural monument. There is a legend that it was planted by Minamoto no Yoriyoshi and his son Yoshiie after the war of the previous nine years.

Roadside station “Shiwa”

The main facilities are Shiwa Town's representative farm direct sales store and Shiwa Fruit Park Exchange Hall. ``Farm Direct Center Akasawa'' is packed with processed products such as apples, grapes, peaches, fresh vegetables, and 100% juice. The exchange center has a shop stocked with local Shiwa sake, pottery, and folk crafts. In addition, Restaurant Karin-tei has been well-received for its diverse menus that use plenty of local ingredients, such as the Nanbu Hitsumi set meal and the Japanese-style steak set meal. ■Business hours Direct from the farm/8:00-19:00 (until 18:00 in April, October and November, until 17:30 from December to March) Shop/9:00-19:00 (until 18:00 from mid-November to mid-April) Restaurant/10:00-19:00 (until 17:30 from mid-November to mid-April) ■Closed days: 12/31-1/3

Higashineyama

This mountain (928.4 m above sea level) is located to the west of Shiwa Town, about 15 km south of Morioka City, and is the southernmost mountain (928.4 m above sea level) of the Shiba Sanzan, which is connected to Mt. Namsho (about 848 m high) and Hakogamori (about 866 m high). The view from near the top of the mountain and the beech and oak trees are spectacular, and the mountain is loved by many people as a place where you can enjoy watching the Japanese katakuri in spring. The entrance to the mountain trail is marked on the north side of Shiwa Inari Shrine, at the entrance of Azumane Onsen "La France Onsenkan".The altitude difference from here to the summit is approximately 700m, the distance is approximately 5km, and the time required to climb to the summit is approximately 2. Half an hour.