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Terasawa Plateau Observation Deck

From the observation deck located at an altitude of approximately 1,000 meters, you can enjoy the view of Mt. Iwate and Mt. Hayachine, as well as the vast panoramic view of the surrounding area. You can also enjoy the pastoral atmosphere of cows and horses grazing and the starry sky. *During the winter, the road may be closed due to snow conditions.

Hayachine Shrine

Hayachine Shrine, where the divine spirits of the Tono Sanzan are enshrined, is said to have its origins on June 18, 806, when Fugenbo Ichinomiya was built on the summit of the mountain to enshrine the divine spirits. Currently, the vast precincts are thickly covered with old giant cedar and cypress trees, giving the place an atmosphere of forestry. An annual festival is held on the 18th of July, and the festival is famous for the mikoshi washing process, in which the mikoshi is carried to the nearby Takigawa River and washed while being sprinkled with river water.

Yana Masuzawa

There is a ``Yanaba'' on the Sarugaishi River in the Kashiwagi-daira area. The Sarugaishi River is famous throughout the country as a treasure trove of freshwater fish. The area is especially famous for its fallen sweetfish, and from July to October, you can enjoy Japanese food and river fish such as sweetfish while watching Hayana fishing (a device used to catch fish by damming the flow of the river).