Chausudake

Hachimantai City

Central Iwate

The summit, which is 1,578m above sea level and offers a 360-degree view, is one of the best views in Hachimantai. Mountain ranges such as Mt. Iwate, Mt. Hayachine, Mt. Akita Komagatake, Mt. Chokai, Mt. Gassan, and Mt. Hakkoda spread out to the right and left. In particular, the shape of Mt. Iwate is impressive, with its gentle curve in the east and the steeply rising peaks in the west.

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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Fudo Falls

The famous three-tiered waterfall, Fudo Falls, is counted as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls, and has also been certified as one of Iwate's 20 best waters. The sight of the 15m high waterfall cascading vertically, shaking the quiet air around it, is a sight to behold. This Fudo Falls is said to have been a dojo for ascetics, and the quiet area of the forest still has that atmosphere, and a stone carving of Fudo Myoo is enshrined in the middle of the waterfall.

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

Iwateyama Yakehashiri International Exchange Village Ginga Station Observatory

Iwateyama Galaxy Station is located in the Iwateyama Yakehashiri International Exchange Village with a great view of Mt. Iwate, making it a perfect location for stargazing. You can experience the fantastical space.

Hachimantai City

Central Iwate

Sightseeing Spots Nature / Scenery