Iwateyama Yakehashiri International Exchange Village

Cattail marsh

It is a small swamp with a circumference of 500m located opposite the 1.5km-circumference Hachiman-numa that can be seen from the Hachimantai Summit Observation Deck at an altitude of 1,613m. The water in the marsh has a beautiful blue color due to the presence of a substance called sulfur colloid.

Hachimantai City Museum

The Ashiro district of Hachimantai City has played an important role as a transportation hub to Akita and Tsugaru since ancient times, and has developed a unique culture. We will introduce the history and culture of the Ashiro area as well as learn about the activities of our ancestors who lived in the area. There are many interesting materials such as items related to the 15th Great Priest Kojun of Higashieizan Kan'eiji Temple Gokokuin who was from the former Ashiro Town, the ``Tayama Calendar'' which is a rare picture book even in Japan, old agricultural tools, lacquerware, Jomon relics, etc. On display.

Higuchi rice cracker shop

A Nanbu rice cracker shop located in Hachimantai City. We create new products while valuing traditional manufacturing methods and taste. The new product ``Iwateyama Mimi'' looks cute and is a big hit. *The photo shows "Iwate-san's Mimi" curry flavor.