Hype Koikorobe Cretaceous Fossil Locality

Tanohata Village

Coast

The Cretaceous fossil production area of Hype and Koikorobe, which was designated as a natural monument by Iwate Prefecture in 1966, contains many important index fossils such as ammonites, triangular shells, and corals. You can see it from the Kitayamazaki sightseeing boat that departs from Shimagoshi Port.

Location: Matsumaezawa, Tanohata Village, Shimohei District, Iwate Prefecture 028-8404
Inquiries: Tanohata Village General Tourist Information Center
Phone number 0194-33-3248
FAX number 0194-33-2223
Website: http://www.vill.tanohata.iwate.jp/

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Sugakubo deer dance

The Sugakubo Deer Dance, which has been designated as an Iwate Prefecture Intangible Folk Cultural Property, is a performing art in which participants wear a deer head that resembles a real deer and dance bravely like a wild deer. The deer dance is a performing art that can be seen all over the country, but the Sugakubo deer dance is unique in that it is a dynamic dance that alternates between the deer dance and the sword dance.

Tanohata Village

Coast

History / Culture

Thought Bridge

With a total length of 315m and a height of 120m, it is one of the largest ``Reverse Rose Bridges'' in Japan, spanning the Matsumae swamp.

Tanohata Village

Coast

Nature / Scenery

Kitayamazaki Visitor Center

At the Kitayamazaki Visitor Center, you can try making shell crafts such as straps, photo stands, and candles using beautiful shells. There are also walking paths and information boards around the building, so you can easily experience nature. We also accept reservations for Sappa Ship Adventures.

Tanohata Village

Coast

Sightseeing Spots Nature / Scenery