Sightseeing Spots

Mifune Judan Memorial Hall

A memorial hall built to honor the achievements of Kyuzo Mifune, a 10th dan judoka known for his divine technique, the air throw. The exhibition room displays Judo Mifune's favorite items and works, such as his judo uniform, brushes, and inkstones, and also introduces valuable footage from the time, such as his ``air throw.'' In addition, the life of Judan Mifune is introduced on the multi-screen, where six slide projectors display impressive images. There are various features designed to honor Mifune 10-dan, including a dynamic drama that you can enjoy.

Namiuchizaki

Namiuchi is a dynamic rocky reef where the rough waves of the Pacific Ocean wash over you with spray. This reef is the end of the Sannoiwa Promenade, and the upper part is almost flat. When you look down at the ocean from atop an unfenced reef, the sound of the rough waves that resonates deep in your chest makes you feel once again the majesty of nature.

Amagazuka

Amagazuka is said to be the site of a fierce battle during the Battle of Kunohe (1591), where the dead of Toyotomi's army were buried. At that time, the Toyotomi clan was called ``Tenka-sama,'' so it is said that the name came to be called ``Tenkazuka.'' Here you will find a Nanbu song house, a giant Katsura tree, and a spring that remembers the life of those days. Also, Ise Shinmei, Amaterasu Daijingu, Kasuga Myojin, Ujigami, Koshin, Tenma Yamagami, Fudo, Ebisu, Daikoku, Shichifukujin, Bozo who protects the family, Yakushi, Wakamiya Hachiman-sama, Sarutahiko-sama, Myo-jin, Mizu-jin, Mikata-ko-jin, Hipo-shin, Oyagami Daimyo-jin, Misagoden-sama, Mizumune Kannon, Horuyo-sama, Kojin-sama, Tokoronoboshin. It is said that there are 24 gods, including the gods.

Sugakubo deer dance

The Sugakubo Deer Dance, which has been designated as an Iwate Prefecture Intangible Folk Cultural Property, is a performing art in which participants wear a deer head that resembles a real deer and dance bravely like a wild deer. The deer dance is a performing art that can be seen all over the country, but the Sugakubo deer dance is unique in that it is a dynamic dance that alternates between the deer dance and the sword dance.

Zashiki Warashi

Kindaichi Onsen has a history of more than 300 years and was once a secret hot spring of the Nanbu domain. ``Ryokufuso'' is a ryokan located in the hot spring town and is said to be the home of ``Zashikiwarashi'', one of the oldest ryokan in Kindaichi Onsen. From the wide entrance, cross the noisy hallway and head to the back to find the back parlor. There is a legend that if you stay in this zashiki you will meet the zashiki warashi and those who see it will be promoted in life. Zashikiwarashi is not a ghost, but a divine spirit of a boy with a cute bobbed hair, and in this region it is considered an important guardian deity of the house. Although it is a legend, there are still many people who claim to have seen the Zashiki Warashi.

Ichinoseki City Designated Cultural Property “Former Numata Family Samurai Residence”

The former Numata family samurai residence is the former residence of the Numata family, who served as the chief retainer of the Ichinoseki clan in the late Edo period. It has a history of about 300 years and has survived the repeated floods of the Iwai River that flows nearby, without collapsing until today. In Ichinoseki City, the building has been restored and the environment has been improved since 2000, and this residence, which is one of the prefecture's best remains of a senior samurai family, has been open to the public since April 2003.

Masen Gorge

A scenic spot of rocks and cliffs overlooking the Mabuchi River. The megaliths Ogami-iwa (180m) and Megami-iwa (160m) are the largest in Japan and have been designated as national scenic spots.

Showa Memories Museum Retro Hall

The nostalgic lifestyle of the 1950s is on display on the second floor of Kuji's new tourist spot ``Yamase Dofukan''. We provide a place to experience the lifestyle and culture of the early postwar period, and have collected valuable toys from that time.

squirting hole

When waves crash onto the coast north of Jodogahama, between the Hidejima area and Kokuminkyukamura, seawater sprays out in the form of mist from a 65cm wide gap in the rocks. This is a squirting hole. It was designated as a national natural monument in September 1939. This hole opens up and down (to the bottom of the ocean), and the pressure of the surging seawater causes the seawater to blow up in the form of mist from the hole at the top.When the sea is rough, the height of the tide can reach up to 30 meters. .

Fudo Falls

Fudo Falls, which seems to break the silence of the surrounding area, is called Otaki Falls on the right side and Onna Falls on the left side, and Fudoson, one of the five great kings, is enshrined next to it. The height of the Otaki Falls is approximately 15 meters, and when there is a lot of water, it looks just like the Oirase Valley. Fudo Falls has also been certified as one of Iwate's top 20 famous waters.

Kegon-in Temple

Kegon-in Temple is said to have started when Yorimoto Heiichi built a temple in Nejo, taking the name of the temple from Tametomo's Buddhist name, in order to mourn the memory of his father, Minamoto no Tametomo. At first it was Tendai sect, but later it became Soto sect after building a temple at its current location. In 1792, there was a fire that destroyed the main road, and again in 1919. The current main hall was rebuilt later.

Koiwai Dairy Co., Ltd. Koiwai Factory

The dairy factory, which is built on a meadow surrounded by red pine forests, has a Scandinavian-style design that is designed to harmonize with the farm's natural environment. Milk, butter, cheese, and other products are manufactured using traditional techniques and strict hygiene control, and you can watch videos to watch the process.