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Mt. Iwate (Yakehashiri/Kamibo trailhead)

Hachimantai City

Central Iwate

Nature / Scenery

    A mountain that represents Iwate Prefecture. To climb Mt. Iwate from the Nishine area of ​​Hachimantai City, you can go from the Yakehashiri or Kamibo trailhead. On the Yakehashiri climbing course, there is a large community of the alpine plant Dicentra, and many small pink flowers bloom on the treeless mountainside, pleasing the eyes of climbers.
    [Climbing period] From July 1st to the second Monday of October (Sports Day). When entering the mountain, please fill out the climber card.

    Location
    028-7113 Hirakasajinai, Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture (Hachimantai National Park Area)
    Inquiries
    (One company) Hachimantai City Tourism Association
    Phone number 0195-78-3500
    FAX number 0195-78-3838
    Website
    http://www.hachimantai.or.jp/Open in new tab
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    Hachimantai City Matsuo Mine Museum

    It was built in 1981 as the "Matsuo History and Folklore Museum" to preserve and display materials in various fields such as archeology and folklore from the former Matsuo Village area, but from April 2014 it has been renovated as the "paradise above the clouds". This facility specializes in preserving and exhibiting materials from the Matsuo Mine, which was said to have the highest sulfur production in the East and was closed in 1964.

    Hachimantai City

    Central Iwate
    Museums

    Ihatov Volcano Bureau

    In addition to displaying real-time volcano information on Mt. Iwate, visitors can learn about the history of Mt. Iwate, the state of volcanoes around the world, the natural environment, and the use of geothermal resources through panels and dioramas.

    Hachimantai City

    Central Iwate
    Sightseeing SpotsMuseums

    cotton hat hot springs

    The landmark is the chocolate tower and the cotton hat tower on the roof. There are two types of baths: Western-style ``Cosmos-no-Yu'' and Japanese-style ``Rindo-no-Yu,'' and the baths for men and women change every week.

    Hachimantai City

    Central Iwate