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Millet Park

Karumai Town

Northern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots

    Millet Park, located halfway up Mt. Oritsume, a prefectural natural park, is an outdoor play spot where you can enjoy the great outdoors. In addition to Millet Plaza, which has a restaurant where you can enjoy 100% locally produced handmade soba and Tartary soba, a soba making experience room, and a training room, there are cottages, a campground, an event plaza, an experience farm, and a children's slope. OK for long stays. Ideal for climbing and hiking Mt. Orizume, and taking a walk while admiring the wonderful scenery of the Kitakami Mountains. [Opening period] Mid-April to end of November every year

    Location
    33-53-1 Oaza Yamauchi, Karumai-cho, Kunohe-gun 028-6222
    Business Hours
    9:00～17:00
    Closed
    Every Monday, the day after a public holiday
    (However, the cafeteria is open from 11:00 to 15:00 on festival days, Saturdays, and holidays)
    Inquiries
    Karumaicho Industrial Development Co., Ltd.
    Phone number 0195-47-1452
    FAX number 0195-47-1452
    Website
    http://www.nnet.ne.jp/~karumai/contents/kanko/millet/Open in new tab
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    Karumai Town

    Northern Iwate
    Sightseeing Spots

    Tokurakuji Temple

    Tokuraku-ji Temple (Soto sect) was founded in 1558 as a branch temple of Hoko-ji Temple in Nagawa-cho, Aomori Prefecture. The carvings in the transoms of the main hall of this temple (370 in total) are said to be some of the best in Tohoku, and each side is based on a legend or historical fact, and their splendor is astounding. In addition, the seated statue of Yakushi Nyorai and the wooden standing statue of Bodhisattva Wakashi are designated as important cultural properties of the prefecture, and there are many other statues enshrined there as well.

    Karumai Town

    Northern Iwate
    History / CultureShrines / Temples

    Life Culture Museum

    The Lifestyle Culture Museum, which displays about 300 items such as agricultural tools and folk implements, introduces the way of life in this region from the Meiji period to the early Showa period. You can learn about the history and climate that are closely tied to the region and its lifestyle, such as the wisdom and ingenuity with which they overcame the harsh winters of northern countries, and the lives of people back then who lived in harmony with nature. Getting to know the history and climate of the place you visit is a valuable pleasure when traveling to a new town. Please stop by.

    Karumai Town

    Northern Iwate
    Museums