#rape blossoms

Canola flower field in Shizukuishi town

In Shizukuishi Town, rape blossoms are planted as part of the ``Nano Technology Project,'' and fields of rape blossoms spread across several locations in the town by mid-May every year. (Location changes every year) The rapeseed oil extracted from the rapeseed flowers grown here is sold as ``Na no Shizuku.''

Tohoku Agricultural Research Center Nanohana Exhibition

It is open to the public around mid-May (limited opening days) when the rape blossoms (rapeseed rape), which are grown for green manure and to prevent continuous cropping damage in the test field, are in full bloom.

Iwate Prefectural Goshoko Regional Park

It is located on the shore of a lake, and includes a ride plaza, family land, and a town park, making it a popular place for families to have fun and have fun. At the Oirino Botanical Garden, you can enjoy seasonal flowers such as skunk cabbage, water lily, and water lily, and you can also see fireflies from early July.

Koiwai Farm Makibaen

One of the largest private integrated farms in Japan, popular as a spot connected to Kenji Miyazawa. At the tourist area "Makiba-en" located in the center of the farm, you can enjoy various attractions and gourmet food, as well as guided tours of production sites that are closed to the public. In February 2017, 21 buildings on the farm were designated as nationally designated important cultural properties.