Sightseeing Spots

Ihatobu Avenue Zaimokucho

"Ihatobu Avenue" refers to Zaimokucho's main street, Zaimokucho Street. It is a place where you can enjoy the fantastical world of Kenji at Kogensha, which has a deep connection to Kenji, and six monuments with motifs of light and music. Near the entrance is the sculpture ``Ishiza'' depicting Kenji resting in a stone quarry, the ``Constellation'' which is inspired by the galaxy with dim lights flashing at night, and the ``Star Tour Song'' composed by Kenji from a cello object. ``On-za'' where you can hear the sound of the sound, ``Kinu-za'' with a motif of the Silk Road that Kenji admired, ``Hanaza'' with the image of a flower bed designed by Kenji, and ``Shiza'' with a ceramic board inscribed with tanka poems written by Kenji. . Each of the monuments tells the story of nature's small life forms, and conveys Kenji's message of compassion.

Ichinohe Town Tourism Observatory

There is a reflecting telescope with a diameter of 50 centimeters, and you can use a computer to search for the stars you want to see. During the day, you can visit the planetarium and observe solar prominences and sunspots. There is also a bird watching pavilion with exhibits of local wild birds and plants, as well as a campsite.

Ukishima tumulus group

A small round mounded tomb in the style of a clay bun built from the late Nara period to the early Heian period. It is a round, ship-bottomed burial mound with a bent burial style. As a result of the excavation, grave goods such as straight swords, iron tools such as files, glass beads, and round beads were unearthed. Iwate Prefecture designated historic site

whale mountain

Kujirayama is located overlooking the Namiita coast and is 610m above sea level.

Hometown Nature Park Center/Mori no Gakusha

Using natural photographs, panels, and high-definition videos of Mt. Orizume, we introduce in detail the surrounding nature, plants, animals, and birds, as well as sightseeing spots. You can also learn about the forest while looking at real things such as types of trees.

Orizume Gotaki

There are five waterfalls flowing halfway up the Kunohe village side of Mt. Oritsume, which is designated as a prefectural designated park. Each waterfall has its own name, and is located along the forest road that leads to the top.

Miyako City Kitakami Mountains Folklore Museum

Nationally designated important tangible folk cultural property. The Kawai area of ​​Miyako City has lived continuously with the blessings of the mountains. Three exhibition rooms centered on the first exhibition room, which introduces the lives of people who lived in harmony with nature, centering on the tools that supported life in the mountains, and a video with 30 fixed seats on a staircase. There is an exhibition room and a special exhibition room.

Tsubakikan and Go stones around the world

Ofunato is known as the "village of camellias" due to its warm climate, and the native camellias are blooming with red flowers everywhere. The camellia has been designated as the flower of Ofunato City and has become a symbol of the city. The World Camellia Museum/Goishi exhibits 700 camellias of approximately 600 varieties from 13 countries around the world. In addition to displaying seasonal flowers produced in the area, camellia seedlings, camellia goods, camellia oil, and potted plants are also on sale.

Life Culture Museum

The Lifestyle Culture Museum, which displays about 300 items such as agricultural tools and folk implements, introduces the way of life in this region from the Meiji period to the early Showa period. You can learn about the history and climate that are closely tied to the region and its lifestyle, such as the wisdom and ingenuity with which they overcame the harsh winters of northern countries, and the lives of people back then who lived in harmony with nature. Getting to know the history and climate of the place you visit is a valuable pleasure when traveling to a new town. Please stop by.

Motsuji Iris Garden

It all began in 1952 when 100 irises were purchased from Horikiri Iris Garden, a famous garden in Tokyo. Since then, plants have been received from Meiji Shrine and other enthusiasts from all over the country, and now it has become a famous flower spot where 30,000 irises of about 300 species bloom. The main event is the Iris Festival, which begins in time with the blooming. Many events are held to convey Japan's rich traditions, such as Ennen dance performances, koto and shakuhachi concerts, and tea ceremonies. [Blooming period] Late June to early July [Iris Festival] Every year from 6/20 to 7/10

Kitakami River Source/Yumiyama Spring

According to literature, in June of the 5th year of Tenki, when Minamoto no Yoriyoshi, father and son Yoshiie marched during the Abe Yoritoki conquest (the War of the Nine Years), they could not bear the suffering of the soldiers and horses in the continuing scorching heat, prayed to Kannon for salvation, and Yoshiie bowed his bow. It is said that when he took a yuzu and stuck it to a rock, a spring gushed forth, and that spring still gushes out today and is the source of the Kitakami River. *Yuzu is the part where the strings are hung at both ends of the bow.

Motsuji Pure Land Garden [World Heritage Site]

The Motsuji Pure Land Garden, which is centered around Oizumi Pond, has been designated by the national government as a special historical site and a special place of scenic beauty. The Motsuji Pure Land Garden has Mt. Toyama in the background, and the stonework of Suhama, Tsukiyama, Dejima, and Tobijima are placed around Oizumigaike. Gardening techniques that incorporate natural landscapes are shown throughout.