Kokuji Pottery Garden

black bean cake

A pound cake made with plenty of carefully selected black beans from Iwate Prefecture. The black beans had just the right amount of sweetness and firmness, resulting in a moist cake. In addition to black bean cake, Takeya Seika also sells sweet natto, black bean tea, black bean jelly, and more. Bean sweets that do not contain additives can be safely enjoyed by everyone from children to the elderly.

Large ginkgo tree of Chosenji Temple

A large old tree that is 1,100 years old, 30m high, and 15m in trunk circumference, located in the precincts of Chosenji Temple in front of the city gate. There are many bumps resembling breasts at the bottom of the branches, and it is said that worshiping these bumps will cure breast diseases and improve milk production.

Ueyama Kohaku Kobo

You can make your own accessories using amber from Kuji. We select rough amber according to our budget and polish the amber using three types of sandpaper in order. After finishing with toothpaste powder, attach metal fittings to create bleachers and pendants. The experience lasts approximately 3 hours, please make a reservation at least one week in advance. It is also possible to tour the mine shafts.