Peony garden in Hanamaki City

Hayachine Mountain

At 1,917 meters above sea level, Mt. Hayachine is the highest peak in the Kitakami Mountains. Huge rocks and boulders are exposed all over the mountain surface, and between them are blooming beautiful alpine plants that have survived the harsh elements. Of the three mountain climbing courses, the most common are the Kawaranobo course and the Odagoe course. Although the slope is steep, even beginners can reach the summit in about 3 hours. Mt. Hayachine, famous for its alpine plants, has beautiful autumn leaves in the forest zone.The vivid autumn leaves spread out at the base of Mt. Hayachine, which is made up of serpentine rocks, is not only a splendid view from the foot of the mountain, but also at the 5th station. The panoramic view from nearby is spectacular. It was designated as a national park in 1981. [Mountain Opening] Second Sunday of June every year [Best time to see autumn leaves] Usually mid-September to late October *Due to heavy rain on May 26, 2016, a portion of the Kawaranobo mountain trail collapsed and is impassable, so it will be closed for the time being. *In order to preserve the natural environment of Mt. Hayachine, we ask all climbers to use portable toilets. For details ⇒ [ Mt. Hayachine related information ]

Galaxy Poppo (Karakuri Clock)

A mechanical clock with the motif of Kenji Miyazawa's fairy tale "Night on the Galactic Railway." It is located at the north entrance of ``Nahan Plaza'' in front of Hanamaki Station, and when the long hand points to 12 o'clock, characters from fairy tales appear along with the opening melody, an arrangement of ``Hoshimeguri no Uta'' (composed by Kenji Miyazawa).

concentric mansion

During the Kunohe Rebellion in Tensho 19 (1591), Asano Shigekichi, whose family was defending Toriyazaki Castle, left all but 30 men in one group under his command and formed the Hanamaki Doshin-gumi, moving to the castle's Ninomaru Babaguchi Gomon Shimoba. He was given a residence and lived in the area (today's south of Toriyazaki Shrine). It was relocated in March 1980 for preservation purposes, and is a highly valuable building from the late Edo period as a samurai residence in the style of a curved house from the feudal period. It has been designated as a cultural property by the city.