Gozaishoenchi

Hachimantai City

Central Iwate

If you follow the promenade from near the Hachimantai Aspite Line Gate exit, you will arrive at Gozaishoenchi. The area around Gozaisho-numa and Akanuma is a treasure trove of alpine plants with pretty flowers in full bloom. Let's take a walk along the wetland path while paying attention to the wetland plants that color the seasons: spring, summer, and autumn. The two swamps have fantastic colors, but Akanuma in particular is also called ``Goshikinuma'' because the color of the lake changes due to iron oxide, and it is an ice-free lake that does not freeze even at -30 degrees Celsius. be. You can walk around the two swamps once along the wooden path in 90 minutes. I'm looking forward to encountering alpine plants such as daylilies and daisies.

Location: Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture
Inquiries: (One company) Hachimantai City Tourism Association
Phone number 0195-78-3500
FAX number 0195-78-3838
Website: http://www.hachimantai.or.jp/index.html

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Mikaeri Pass

Climbing up the Hachimantai Aspite Line, there is a Mikaeri Pass parking lot and a mountaintop rest house at the border of Akita Prefecture, with a great view and a panoramic view of the Ura-Iwate Mountain Range that extends from Mt. Iwate. On the walking path from the parking lot to the top, there is an observation deck on the Mikaeri Pass ridgeline, from which you can see not only Mt. Iwate, but also Mt. Hayachine and Mt. Akita Komagatake. If the weather is good, you can also see Mt. Chokai.

Hachimantai City

Central Iwate

Nature / Scenery

Ishikawa Takuboku’s monument (in front of JR Hidate Station)

Takuboku Ishikawa's father, Kazuyoshi, was from Hiratate, Hachimantai City. In front of JR Hidate Station, there is a monument with a poem that reads, ``I carried my mother on my back and cried so lightly that I could not stop for three steps.''

Hachimantai City

Central Iwate

History / Culture

Appi plateau

A plateau of approximately 3,500 hectares that extends to 40 degrees north latitude, centered on Mt. Appi. The walking path through the secondary beech forest is popular as an easy trekking course. You can see alpine plants, wild vegetables, mushrooms, and a breeding ground for the forest tree frog.

Hachimantai City

Central Iwate

Nature / Scenery