Shiraki Pass

Nishiwaga Town

Southern Iwate

Gobansho (checkpoints) were once located in Nishiwaga Town (formerly Yuda Town) and Yokote City, Akita Prefecture (formerly Yamauchi Village), and the approximately 6km old road between them was called the Shiraki Pass Road. It is also written in old books that Sadato Abe passed away during the post of Go Sannen, and there is a memorial tower for those who lost their lives due to snow damage during the feudal period. It is now a hiking course, and clusters of camellias and skunk cabbage can be seen around the promenade.

Location: Etchuhata, Shirakinoji, Nishiwaga-machi, Waga-gun, Iwate Prefecture
Inquiries: Nishiwaga Town Tourism and Commerce Division
Phone number 0197-82-3290
FAX number 0197-81-1061
Website: http://www.yamanoideyu.com/

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Lake Kinshu

An artificial lake formed by Yuda Dam, a gravity arch dam with a bank height of 89.5m built on the Waga River. It is a spot that matches nature all year round, with snowmelt water flowing in and the area becoming rich in fresh greenery in spring, and the beauty of autumn leaves along the lakeside. [Best time to see autumn leaves] Early October to late October

Nishiwaga Town

Southern Iwate

Nature / Scenery

Yajidai Park Campsite

A campsite surrounded by forest and greenery. Nearby there are hot spring facilities and Jumbo Slide, which is popular with children. You can enjoy it with your family.

Nishiwaga Town

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots Nature / Scenery

spring wildflowers

In Nishiwaga Town, from late April to mid-May, when the snow disappears, trees begin to bud and a variety of flowers begin to bloom all at once. Among them, the clusters of ``Katakuri flowers and skunk cabbage'' are spectacular and eye-catching. Katakuri flowers, yellowtail flowers near Yagasawa and the Galaxy Plateau, and skunk cabbage flowers at Hiruyama, Yagasawa, Kaizawa, and Togeyama.

Nishiwaga Town

Southern Iwate

Nature / Scenery