Sightseeing Spots

Okubo Valley

The valley is a harmonious combination of the rich greenery of Mt. Okubo and a clear stream, and is especially spectacular during the deep greenery of summer and the changing leaves of autumn. This course is perfect for nature walks and hiking. You can also catch char. [Best time to see autumn leaves] Mid-October to late October

GINTARO Lithuania Pavilion

A facility that introduces the culture and products of Klaipeda, a city located in the Republic of Lithuania on the Baltic Sea coast. This product center was created when Klaipeda and Kuji became sister cities, where amber has been a specialty since ancient times. Crafts such as amber mosaics and folk crafts are on display and for sale. Other popular souvenirs include Lithuanian wine and Bon Ami.

Tendai sect Kitakamiyama Shintsuhoji Shogaku-in (Mido Kannon-do)

The Tendai sect Kitakamiyama Shintsupoji Shogaku-in, which is commonly called Mido Kannon, is said to have been built in June 2016 as a place of prayer by General Sakanoue Tamuramaro, and was opened by Ryokei, a monk from his family. It has been reported. When the hall was destroyed by fire in 1758, it is written on the ridge plate that Toshio, the lord of the Nanbu domain at the time, restored it in 1758. The current hall was burnt down in 1962 and rebuilt in 1961. The Senju Kannon statue in the main hall was donated to this hospital as a guardian deity when the Nambu clan made this area their territory, and it remains there today. There is also the source of the Kitakami River (Yuhazu no Izumi) within the grounds.

Suwa Shrine

Suwa Shrine is located on a hill overlooking Kuji Port. It is said that Shigetada Hatakeyama, who was ordered to subjugate Yoshitsune, felt pity for Yoshitsune as he tried to escape, so he purposely removed the arrow and stuck it into the trunk of a pine tree in the shrine grounds. It is being At Suwa Shrine, the arrow from that time is enshrined as a sacred object, as well as a votive tablet made during the Edo period.

Okago Christian Martyrdom Park

At the beginning of the Edo period, more than 300 Christians were martyred in the Okago area of ​​Fujisawa-cho, Ichinoseki City, also known as the Shimabara of Tohoku. The Martyrdom Park was created to convey to the present the noble history of martyrdom of Okago's predecessors, who persevered in their faith despite any persecution. The Cruz Hall in the park displays sculptures by sculptor Yasutake Funakoshi, and the historical museum recreates the appearance of the time with martyrdom dioramas and other displays. Please use the city bus to access Martyrdom Park. For more information, please see "Access" on the Martyrdom Park homepage.

Kitakami Station Tourist Information Center

It distributes tourist pamphlets for Kitakami City, provides information on tourist facilities, products, events, and transportation in the city, promotes tourism in neighboring municipalities, and lends out tourist information magazines.

Toi Ryosawa Mizubasho Park

Along the clear stream of the stream, skunk cabbage and Japanese staghorn cabbage bloom with pretty flowers, and there is a promenade where you can observe the flowers up close. The road along the way is closed from December to March.

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.

Cape Goishi

It is located at the southernmost tip of the Goishi Coast, with its tip at 38 degrees 50 minutes north latitude and 141 degrees 44 minutes east longitude. The lighthouse is 10.5m high and transmits light 32km offshore, watching over ships sailing off the coast of Sanriku. You can also see Mt. Kinka in the distance on the horizon.

Kenji Miyazawa Fairy Tale Village

A facility where you can experience a dream-filled world based on Kenji Miyazawa's fairy tales. ``Kenji's School,'' an experience facility with five zones depicting the world envisioned by Kenji, and ``Kenji's Classroom,'' a log house exhibition facility, feature exhibits related to Kenji's fairy tales, as well as Kenji's works and Hanamaki specialties. There are also stores with a wide variety of items.

Komagatake

Located on the border of Kanegasaki Town and Kitakami City, Mt. Komagatake, located at the northern end of the Yakineki Federation, which rises from the Isawa Plain to the west, has been known as a mountain of worship since ancient times, and the Komagata Shrine Okumiya is enshrined at the top. Although there is no mountain opening event, the general season runs from early May when the snow remains until early November when the leaves turn red. It is home to a variety of plants, and the spectacular fresh green beech forests, larch plantations, and alpine plants such as the Japanese trumpet, purple palm, silver hyacinth, and Japanese staghorn plant delight climbers. The view from the summit is spectacular, with a 360-degree panoramic view of Mt. Iwate and the mountains of the Waga region in the distance to the north, as well as the Natsuyu Kogen Ski Resort, the Yakiishi Mountain Range such as Mt. Ushigata and Mt. Kyozuka, and Mt. Hayachine. The time it takes to climb is approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Hometown Creation Museum

The village's former wealthy farmer's private house, built in the Taisho era, was relocated and rebuilt. Although it is a one-story building, it boasts an area of ​​140 tsubo (140 tsubo), with a large hall of 35 tatami mats, a room with an irori and a stove, and an exhibition corner of folk and agricultural tools, allowing you to experience the lifestyle of the past.