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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.

Ihatov Volcano Bureau

In addition to displaying real-time volcano information on Mt. Iwate, visitors can learn about the history of Mt. Iwate, the state of volcanoes around the world, the natural environment, and the use of geothermal resources through panels and dioramas.

Tashirodaira Plateau

A grassland area that stretches gently between Mt. Nanashigure and Mt. Tashiro. Brown shorthorn cattle graze in the meadows, and you can see the peaceful pastoral scenery. In addition, the ``Ihatobu Trial'', which is held every summer, is one of the largest bike trials in the country, starting from the Tashirodira Plateau and traveling along the 40° north latitude line to Fudai Village on the Rikuchu Coast over a two-day round trip. It's a tournament.