Enmanji Kannondo

Hanawa dyke flower irises community

A colony of iris grows densely in a vast 1.6 ha wetland in the middle of a rice field near the JR Tohoku Main Line. There are about 1,000 of them, and during the flowering season, purple and red flowers bloom like pointillism among the greenery. Although it is a member of the iris family, the local variety is the wild iris, which can be found in the wilderness of Japan. It is attracting attention as a rare colony because oddly shaped flowers often appear. A nationally designated natural monument. Flowering period: late June to early July

Totsukamori Forest Park

About 10 minutes by car east from Ishidoridani Station is the lush Totsukamori Forest Park. There are facilities perfect for outdoor activities, including a playground, bungalows, and a campground, so you can enjoy nature from spring to autumn.

Wanko Soba/Restaurant Kashiya

Established in 1904, this is a long-established soba restaurant in Hanamaki, which is said to be the birthplace of Wanko soba, and is crowded with tourists as well as local regulars during lunch. It is also the birthplace of the ``Wanko Soba All-Japan Tournament'' that made Wanko Soba known throughout the country, and at Kashiya you can casually enjoy Iwate Hanamaki's specialty, ``Wanko Soba.'' At Kashiya, we value the ``spirit of hospitality'' that is the essence of Wanko Soba, ``We want our customers to enjoy delicious soba to their heart's content.'' You can enjoy freshly boiled, delicious soba noodles at your own pace, while enjoying conversations with the wait staff and friends.You can also count the number of bowls you've eaten using matchsticks, the old-fashioned way. The method is also very tasty. In addition to Wanko Soba, we offer a wide variety of soba noodles, set meals, eel, a la carte dishes, and drinks, as well as a variety of seasonal menus that make use of seasonal ingredients. *Business hours have changed. Please see our homepage for changes in business days.