Sightseeing Spots

Ozora Falls

A waterfall 83m high and 6m wide located halfway up the Ou Mountains. It is said that when viewed from directly below, it looks like it is falling from the sky, hence the name. The surrounding area is surrounded by a virgin beech forest and the scenery is splendid. To Ozora Falls, get off at Hanamaki Station on the JR Tohoku Main Line, then drive 60 minutes to the Prefectural Outdoor Activities Center, then walk 90 minutes.From Tohoku Expressway Hanamaki Minami IC, get to the Prefectural Outdoor Activities Center 50 minutes, then walk 90 minutes.

Fujisawa Cultural Center Jomon Hall (Jomon People)

A performing arts stage where modern Jomon people gather. J Staff, a local volunteer group, will help create the stage. At Jomon Hall, the symbolic monument ``Taro Okamoto of 38 degrees 52 minutes north latitude'' welcomes people. At its center is the sculpture ``Jomon People'' by Taro Okamoto.

Hu Siwang Mountain

Since Kenji Miyazawa wrote in his notebook that this mountain is ``the mountain where you should bury your sutras,'' the Kenji Memorial Hall and Ihatov Hall were built on the same site, which is one of the mountains with which Kenji has the deepest connection. Kenji wrote a poem about Hu Shiwang, and also mentioned Mt. Hu Shiwang in his unfinished literary poem ``The Hill.''

Yabuya Morioka Station Fezan Branch

Located in Morioka Station Building Feisan, Wanko Soba is available for one person only. The 10-cup trial course limited to the Fezan store is also popular. The noodles are made in-house using buckwheat flour sourced from Iwate Prefecture, and the traditional soba soup is also popular. Enjoy it with condiments that bring out the flavor of soba, such as tuna, grated mushroom mushrooms, and grated yam.

Ninohe History and Folklore Museum

It exhibits artifacts excavated from the Horino ruins, ethnic materials such as daily utensils, and artifacts left by local ancestors.

Hangan Inari Shrine

To commemorate the virtue of Yoshitsune, who left Mt. Kuromori and headed north after being holed up for three years and three months, a shrine was built on top of his buried armor. This is Hangan Inari Shrine, and Minamoto no Yoshitsune is the enshrined deity.

Wanko Soba (Hanamaki)

The history of Wanko Soba in Hanamaki is as old as Hanamaki Castle, dating back over 400 years. Lord Toshinao, the 27th head of the Nanbu family, stopped by Hanamaki on his way to Edo, and to soothe him on his journey, he gave him some local specialty soba, and Toshinao was very impressed with the flavor. It is said that he was invited to the restaurant and was given a replacement many times. It is said that the name ``Wanko Soba'' came from the fact that the noodles were served in a bowl at that time. Hanamaki's Wanko Soba does not engage in provocative chants, carefully preserving the culture of hospitality given to the lords. The ``Wanko Soba All Japan Tournament'' is held on February 11th every year, where participants compete to see how many bowls of Wanko Soba they can eat within a limited time.

Sennumagahara

A high-rise wetland with an area of ​​approximately 46 hectares located in a pine forest. After about a 3-hour walk from the Takinoue trailhead, you will reach a wetland dotted with ponds of various sizes. It is valuable for its large scale and preserved primitiveness, and is also home to a splendid abundance of alpine plants.

Morioka City Children’s Science Museum

It was built in 1981 to help children deepen their knowledge and understanding of science while having fun. In addition to various exhibition rooms, laboratories, and workshops, there is also an 18m dome planetarium. Events such as night museums, science shows, and workshops are also held.

Galaxy Poppo (Karakuri Clock)

A mechanical clock with the motif of Kenji Miyazawa's fairy tale "Night on the Galactic Railway." It is located at the north entrance of ``Nahan Plaza'' in front of Hanamaki Station, and when the long hand points to 12 o'clock, characters from fairy tales appear along with the opening melody, an arrangement of ``Hoshimeguri no Uta'' (composed by Kenji Miyazawa).

Yuuki Center

A direct-from-the-farm facility with a wide selection of fresh organic vegetables. Ono Village is blessed with a rich climate. The store is filled with fresh produce, including rain spinach that has been improved to be more resistant to cold damage, shiitake mushrooms, and rice. Home delivery is also available.

Utland Himegami [Himegami Onsen]

This hot spring facility is popular for its open-air bath with a spectacular view of Mt. Iwate to the west and Mt. Himekami to the east. There is also a barbecue site where you can enjoy without bringing anything, a food workshop where you can tour and experience, and a farm-direct facility. For accommodation, we offer Japanese meals made with local ingredients, as well as daily set meals for business guests. There is also a local food corner (snack cafe).