Saikaen

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

Iwateyama Yakehashiri International Exchange Village

The Iwate Mountain Yakehashiri International Exchange Village, which spreads out at the foot of Mt. Iwate, is a facility blessed with natural scenery and equipped with facilities such as an auto campground, a cabin village, an observatory, and a hot spring facility. Adjacent to the site is the ``Yakehashiri Lava Flow,'' a national special natural monument with approximately 150 hectares of lava fields, where you can experience outdoor activities such as climbing Mt. Iwate, camping, and astronomical observation.

Gozaishoenchi

If you follow the promenade from near the Hachimantai Aspite Line Gate exit, you will arrive at Gozaishoenchi. The area around Gozaisho-numa and Akanuma is a treasure trove of alpine plants with pretty flowers in full bloom. Let's take a walk along the wetland path while paying attention to the wetland plants that color the seasons: spring, summer, and autumn. The two swamps have fantastic colors, but Akanuma in particular is also called ``Goshikinuma'' because the color of the lake changes due to iron oxide, and it is an ice-free lake that does not freeze even at -30 degrees Celsius. be. You can walk around the two swamps once along the wooden path in 90 minutes. I'm looking forward to encountering alpine plants such as daylilies and daisies.