Yamaya’s skunk cabbage

Higashineyama

This mountain (928.4 m above sea level) is located to the west of Shiwa Town, about 15 km south of Morioka City, and is the southernmost mountain (928.4 m above sea level) of the Shiba Sanzan, which is connected to Mt. Namsho (about 848 m high) and Hakogamori (about 866 m high). The view from near the top of the mountain and the beech and oak trees are spectacular, and the mountain is loved by many people as a place where you can enjoy watching the Japanese katakuri in spring. The entrance to the mountain trail is marked on the north side of Shiwa Inari Shrine, at the entrance of Azumane Onsen "La France Onsenkan".The altitude difference from here to the summit is approximately 700m, the distance is approximately 5km, and the time required to climb to the summit is approximately 2. Half an hour.

Funakubo Cave

This is Yokoana limestone cave, which is designated as a historic site by the prefecture. Inside the cave, there is a hall of about 50 square meters, and there are remains of Jomon period dwellings, including beautiful stalactites, earthenware, and stone tools.

Pass Station Shiwa Furusato Center Restaurant Grape Tree

Located along National Route 396, the restaurant ``Budo no Ki'' offers a menu that makes use of local ingredients, and its fruit ice cream made with locally produced grapes, pears, and apples is especially popular. We also have seasonal ice creams with fukinoto, cherry blossom, strawberry, and mugwort.