Hayasaka plateau

Iwaizumi Town

Coast

Hayasaka Plateau has been designated as a prefectural natural park, and visitors are fascinated by the azaleas, birches, linden trees, and katakuri trees. It is a large, calm plain that spreads out around Hayasaka Pass, which is 916 meters above sea level, and is also known as a treasure trove of wild vegetables and mushrooms. The autumn leaves are also spectacular.
Iris flowering period/mid-June to late June
Flowering period of iris: mid-July to late July

Location: 028-5633 Kamatsuda Gongen, Iwaizumi-cho, Shimohei-gun, Iwate Prefecture
Inquiries: Iwaizumi Town Economic Tourism Exchange Division
Phone number 0194-22-2111
FAX number 0194-22-3562
Website: https://www.town.iwaizumi.lg.jp/docs/2022090200021/
Other: Highlights
[Spring] Katakuri late April to mid-May
[Summer] Azalea mid-June to late June

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Hayasaka Highland Visitor Center

A seasonal panel display of wild plants from the Hayasaka Highlands. They also sell soba mochi, skewered mochi, and dengaku tofu.

Iwaizumi Town

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Iwaizumi Town

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Skunk cabbage in Hakutori Wetland

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Iwaizumi Town

Coast

Nature / Scenery