Roadside station “Nishine”

Hachimantai

Hachimantai, a part of Towada-Hachimantai National Park, straddles both Iwate and Akita prefectures, and includes a plateau centered on the mountains that form the backbone of the Ou Mountains, Genta-Mori and Mt. Chausu to the east, and Mt. Hakudake and Fujishichi Onsen to the south. , is used as a general term that includes the western Minoyu and Yakeyama areas. It has an aspite-like topography, with numerous crater marshes such as Hachimanuma among the sea of ​​Betula birch and Aomori fir, and alpine plants such as day lily and skunk cabbage spread out around the gentle walking path. Additionally, there are the Hachimantai Aspite Line and Hachimantai Jukai Line, which are great driving courses that allow you to fully enjoy nature while admiring the majestic view of Mt. Iwate, and there are parking lots and rest houses at the prefectural border.

One cherry tree in Kamibo

A lone cherry tree blooming in Kaminobo Makino. ``Kasumizakura'' is said to be named for its hazy appearance.

Akiko Ema’s poetry monument

Akiko Ema, famous for writing the lyrics for ``Summer Memories'' and ``Hana no Machi,'' lived in Hiratate Village (currently Hiratate District, Hachimantai City) when she was a child, and had a great influence on her own works. As a result of this, monuments of poetry have been erected throughout the town. Location: Hiratate Community Center, Poetry Garden (in front of the city library), Yakehashiri Campsite