Korinji Temple

Kenji Monaka Honpo Suehiro

Founded in 1955. A long-established confectionery shop in Hanamaki City, the birthplace of Kenji Miyazawa. A large garden with a diameter of 14 cm with the words "Ame Nimo Makezu Style Nimo Makezu" engraved on it. The small Monaka engraved with ``Kaze no Matasaburo'' is popular.

Hayachine Shrine

It began with a shrine built on the summit of Mt. Hayachine in 807, and has since become the center of worship for Mt. Hayachine. The building that currently stands in the town's Dake village was built in 1612, and has suffered many fires. Hayachine-Dake Kagura (nationally designated important intangible folk cultural property) has been passed down here as a ritual performing art, and the annual festival is held on August 1st.

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.