Recreational Activities / Experiences

Amihari Onsen Ski Resort

Amihari Onsen Ski Resort has a wide variety of course variations. The slalom burn, which is also used in competitions, is a famous track with a maximum slope of 37 degrees. The variety of course variations that take advantage of the natural topography of the national park is attractive.

Lead Onsen Ski Resort

This ski resort is located next to the lead hot springs in Hanamaki Minami Onsen Gorge, and has two pair lifts that can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to advanced skiers. In addition, the weather conditions are good and the lift operation rate is 100%. After skiing, you can relax and enjoy the hot springs.

Appi Kogen Ski Resort

One of the best snow mountain resorts in Tohoku where you can enjoy Japan's top-level scale and the finest powder snow. With a total running distance of 43.1km and a wide variety of 21 courses, you can enjoy long cruising with 11 courses over 2,000m, and you can also enjoy the powder in the tree run area.

Tayama Ski Resort

Tayama Ski Resort is the only ski resort in the prefecture with a ski jump hill, and has a track record of hosting events such as the National Athletic Meet and the Inter-High School Championships. It has a normal hill jump, a cross-country course, a biathlon course, and an Eversnow jump in the summer.

Prefectural Matsukawa Campsite

It is used as a base campsite for Mt. Iwate, and the rich natural environment surrounded by beech and oak trees is attractive. There are approximately 70 tent sites, with a kitchen and toilet.

Shigaku Ski Resort

The area around the foot of Mt. Shigaku is being developed as an outdoor activity zone. Mt. Chokai can be seen from Mt. Shigaku, which is 563 meters above sea level, and the ski slopes at the ski resort are generally short, but there are steep and gentle slopes, making it enjoyable for the whole family, from advanced skiers to beginners. There is one bowler lift. There is also a 2.5km cross-country course.

Municipal Yuda Ski Resort

This slope is fun for beginners, intermediate skiers, and families. The abundant snow and powder snow is perfect for trial skiing. There is also a hot spring bathing facility next to the rest house, so you can enjoy the hot springs after skiing. [Lift operating hours] 9:00-16:00

Kawasaki Chiba Farm

"Sachinoka" and "Yayoi Hime", which are popular for their rich and rich flavor, are cultivated in carefully made soil beds. All the strawberries are firm and filling.

Strawberry House Takahashi

The strawberries grown by the electrolysis water farming method are very sweet and very juicy, and are cultivated with care in the rich nature and quiet environment of Ishidoriya. The greenhouses are barrier-free and wheelchair users can enjoy strawberry picking. [Strawberry varieties] Tochiotome, Akihime, Benihoppe, Sagahonoka

Shiwa Fruit Park

Shiwa Fruit Park is a winery that produces Shiwa's own wine, which is made with 100% grapes grown in Shiwa Town. There is a direct sales store where you can tour a wine factory and sample wines, a hands-on workshop where you can make pizza and soba noodles, and a hands-on farm where you can pick grapes.

Matsumoto apple orchard (blueberry picking)

Matsumoto Apple Orchard produces fruit trees such as apples and blueberries in a field overlooking the mountains of Iwate. In summer, you can experience blueberry harvesting. Additionally, there is a cafe called ``mi cafe'' on top of a small mountain in the park with a great view, and its desserts made with fruits grown in the field are popular.

Shu blueberry garden

You can try picking blueberries at Shuu Blueberry Farm, located about a 5-minute drive west of National Route 4. There is also a cafe "Cota Cafe" in the park that is open all year round. [2023 Blueberry Garden] July 1st (Saturday) to late July (scheduled) *Closed on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and rainy days